Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Parking

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37 m

Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga

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Pottiga used to be completely isolated due to its location right on the border. It's nice to see how much has happened in the small town since then. And it's …

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197 m

View near Pottiga

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There are a few viewpoints in this area, but none top the Skywalk.

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561 m

Green Belt Bridge over the Saale

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The green ribbon bridge was built in 2009, financed by funds from the EU and the former municipality of Pottiga & the municipality of Berg
The inauguration took place on …

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1.86 km

Wild Enclosure at the State Association of Agricultural Game Keepers E.V. Thuringia

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This game reserve, which belongs to the State Association of Agricultural Game Keepers E.V. Thuringia, was built in 1999 and is located on the "Blue Kammweg" on the Saale between …

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2.33 km

Saalbach Bridge

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-Built in 2004-2005
-Until the division of Germany, there was a covered wooden bridge here
-after the turn of 1989-1991 raft operation
-from 1991 - 2003 wooden footbridge
-The inauguration …

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2.39 km

Ruins of Saalbach Settlement

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-was a former district of Pottiga, was first mentioned in a document in 1389.
-1711 the name "Saalbach" was adopted.
-1809 acquired by the von Koch family.
-1843 Saalbach had …

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2.41 km

Saalbach Spring (site of the former village Saalbach)

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The spring was drilled in 1957 and is said to have an outlet temperature of 18 degrees.

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2.86 km

Patrol path along the German-German border

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It's not easy to walk on the column path. It is nice that the former border strip has been preserved as a protected landscape area.

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4.17 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.50 km

381 m

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.61 km

1.26 km

802 m

381 m

117 m

Elevation

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