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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Riverside Path to the Hopfenmühle – Steinkreuznest Neidenberga loop from Kaulsdorf

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Riverside Path to the Hopfenmühle – Steinkreuznest Neidenberga loop from Kaulsdorf

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4.9

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40

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Riverside Path to the Hopfenmühle – Steinkreuznest Neidenberga loop from Kaulsdorf

03:48

12.8km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 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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Parking

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1

749 m

Riverside Path to the Hopfenmühle

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Beautiful paths lead to these 4 beautiful views.

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2

1.79 km

View of the Hohenwarte Reservoir from Hermannfelsen

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This beautiful vantage point is about a hundred meters away from the hiking trail. A short detour is worthwhile, because the view is wonderful.

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3

4.06 km

Steinkreuznest Neidenberga

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Stone cross nests are clusters of expiatory crosses or cross stones, often located at sites where historical events or legal customs played a role. The stone cross nest near Neidenberga …

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4

4.94 km

View of Altar Bay (Altar-Bucht)

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There are 2 benches here. One of them even has a small table integrated into it. Unfortunately, the view of the Altar Bay is quite overgrown and there are better spots with a clear view of the Saalthal Altar.

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5

6.01 km

View of the Hohenwarte Reservoir

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6

6.34 km

View of the Hohenwarte Reservoir from Zauchenwiese

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Rest bench with a beautiful view of the reservoir.

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7

9.45 km

View of the Thuringian Slate Mountains and Upper Saale Nature Park

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8

10.4 km

View of the Small and Large Bay of Portenschmiede

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From the Buttersteig you have a wonderful view of the small and large bay of the Portenschmiede.

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.74 km

1.99 km

968 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.32 km

3.74 km

757 m

706 m

137 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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9°C

18 %

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