Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Crispendorf

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Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Crispendorf

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Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Crispendorf

03:58

14.1km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.14 km

Pfarrleithe

Forest

4.00 km

Nikolauskapelle - the smallest chapel in Central Germany

Highlight • Religious Site

The village of Dörflas is picturesquely situated in the landscape of the Thuringian Vogtland not far from the Saale. Here is probably the smallest church in Central Germany. It was …

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5.17 km

Ruhholz

Forest

6.88 km

Burgk View Shelter with a View of Schloss Burgk

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The solid shelter invites you to rest. Great view of Castle Burgk.

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6.89 km

Hüttenruhe Cabin with a View of Burg Lobenstein

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Super great hiking hut in which you can make yourself comfortable with a great view. From here you can make beautiful bike tours with great trails. Beautiful hikes are also …

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8.30 km

View of the wooden bridge over the Saale River

Highlight • Viewpoint

The wooden bridge over the Saale can be seen well from both the castle garden and the Jägersteig. Especially from the Jägersteig it is a great photo motif - with …

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8.51 km

Sophienpark and the Sophienhäuschen (Sophien Pavilion)

Highlight • Monument

Nice gem located away from the actual castle. Great wedding location.

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8.93 km

Burgk Castle

Highlight • Castle

The fairy tale “The Golden Goose” was filmed at Burgk Castle.

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9.30 km

View of the Saale River and Burgk Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

During the hike there are always wonderful views of the Saale.

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9.45 km

Saale Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The 43-meter-high tower is made of a steel and wood construction. The curved wood construction makes it architecturally interesting. You have to pay an entrance fee and climb 192 steps …

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.88 km

5.12 km

1.87 km

911 m

352 m

Surfaces

4.75 km

3.48 km

2.83 km

2.80 km

132 m

131 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

13°C

2°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

January 7, 2023,Schloß Burgk und die kleinste Kirche Mitteldeutschlands 07.01.23

We started today in Crispendorf down towards Dörflas. Soon we reached the former children's camp of IG Wismut. On certain days, a narrow-gauge railway still makes its rounds.
At the edge of the slope to the Saale valley you reach a refuge. From here you have a magnificent view of Burgk Castle.
The smallest church in Central Germany is in …

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