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Thuringia
Weimarer Land
Großheringen

Saaleck Castle – Rudelsburg loop from Großheringen

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Germany
Thuringia
Weimarer Land
Großheringen

Saaleck Castle – Rudelsburg loop from Großheringen

Moderate

4.7

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79

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Saaleck Castle – Rudelsburg loop from Großheringen

02:40

9.23km

230m

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: May 14, 2026

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Saale-Ilm-Platten bei Bad Kösen

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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345 m

Zahn Winery on the Saale

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Here you will find a rest area and signpost next to the Saale bridge

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3.41 km

Saaleck Castle

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Saaleck Castle is the older of the two castles. It was built around 1050 as a border castle to protect a trade route. It has been uninhabited and derelict since 1585.

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4.02 km

Rudelsburg

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Not only do you have a great view here, but you can also stop off at the inn. Very beautiful castle, more beautiful than Saaleck Castle in my opinion.

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4.29 km

Bismarck Monument at the Rudelsburg

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Dedicated to the resourceful Chancellor, an impressive statue.

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4.59 km

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck castles

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Here, near the Rudelsburg, you can linger and enjoy the view of the Saale valley.

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5.01 km

Rest Area with View of the Castle

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with information board

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7.90 km

Weinberg Panorama Trail

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on the Saale below is also a beautiful idyllic path

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8.36 km

View of the Saale Valley from the vineyard

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In good weather great views

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9.23 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.05 km

2.35 km

2.05 km

1.79 km

Surfaces

3.72 km

2.11 km

1.22 km

1.21 km

790 m

192 m

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