Reichsbahn Bridge – Lake Wallendorf loop from Schkopau

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Schkopau

Reichsbahn Bridge – Lake Wallendorf loop from Schkopau

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Reichsbahn Bridge – Lake Wallendorf loop from Schkopau

04:58

19.6km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Saale-Elster-Aue bei Halle

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.02 km

Reichsbahn Bridge

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Steel rivet bridge over the Saale, close to the Sxhloß Schkopau

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2.06 km

Gazebo in Schkopau with View of Kollenbey

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with seating & waste bin

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6.76 km

Lake Wallendorf

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A wonderful lake to relax in!

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7.80 km

Lake Wallendorf

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Wonderfully clear water, many individual bathing places and a lot of rest. Sometimes one wonders about the salty water taste. This has to do with the former lignite mining: the …

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8.22 km

The remaining holes 1a and 1b of the Merseburg Ost opencast mine were acquired in 2003 by the then special-purpose association Saale-Elster-Luppe-Aue, with the support of the municipality of Schkopau. …

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10.6 km

Wooden pier at Wallendorfer See

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Here is one of the few bathing spots on Lake Wallendorfer, because many sections are protected.

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12.1 km

Islands in Wallendorfer See and View of Hirschhügel

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The islands are an ideal retreat for many water birds.

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12.3 km

Wallendorf Beach

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Just a great lake and beach ☀️

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19.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

2.98 km

2.04 km

942 m

Surfaces

8.71 km

3.52 km

3.18 km

2.04 km

2.03 km

154 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 2 November

9°C

3°C

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Comments

March 15, 2025,Um den Wallendorfer See - Fastenrunde 6 von Schkopau

We started our hike in Schkopau and headed toward Lake Wallendorf. The trail led us through a beautiful and expansive floodplain landscape, where we spotted various animals, including storks. The walk right by the lake was simply beautiful. Water and sunshine accompanied us. It was like a little vacation. The return journey took us through the small town of Kollenbey, …

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