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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Blankenberg Castle Ruins – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Pottiga

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Blankenberg Castle Ruins – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Pottiga

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Blankenberg Castle Ruins – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Pottiga

04:05

14.3km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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8.43 km

View of Blankenstein and Mercer Rosenthal from Hochzeitskorb

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Great view, however, the factory clearly stands out.

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2

9.27 km

Saalenixe Wooden Sculpture

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The Saalen mermaid is reminiscent of the legend according to which the former castle lords liked to eat fish and therefore sent their servants to fish in the Saale. One …

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9.86 km

Blankenberg Castle Ruins

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The Blankenberg castle ruins are always worth a visit on a hike, if only because of the beautiful view and the flair of the region.

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10.1 km

Historic Jägersteig Trail

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The historic Jägersteig, which was renovated in 2018, can be reached a little above the old paper mill. It leads to the so-called bastion, with a wonderful view. From there …

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10.7 km

Saale Bridge at the Blankenberg Paper Mill

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Ferdinand Traugott Flinsch introduced mechanical papermaking in Blankenberg in 1843. Parchment paper and printing paper were still produced in this Thuringian town on the Saale River until 1993. Today, you can learn more about that era in a museum.

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12.0 km

View of the Saale River and the Franconian Forest

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Entry point for canoeists. Two benches are ideal for a rest.

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13.5 km

Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga

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Viewing platform with a wonderful view of the Saale valley. Pavilion with display boards and table sets for a cozy rest. Great place.

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13.7 km

View near Pottiga

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

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14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.52 km

1.93 km

1.72 km

927 m

165 m

Surfaces

6.52 km

3.12 km

2.30 km

1.01 km

890 m

165 m

119 m

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Friday 22 May

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