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Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Burgk

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Vogtland

Saale-Orla-Kreis

Burgk

Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Burgk

Easy

4.8

(24)

101

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Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Burgk

00:46

2.64km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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114 m

Burgkhammer Dam – View of Burgk Castle

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Great technical monument. Great view of Burgk Castle.

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462 m

Hiking trail to Burgk along the Saale River

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Narrow trails lead along the Saale to Burgk Castle.

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708 m

View of the wooden bridge over the Saale River

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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 the castle in the background, which is also reflected in the water.

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912 m

Burgk Castle

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

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996 m

View of Burgkhammer Dam

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The Burgkhammer dam is part of the Saale cascade. It is the lower reservoir of the Bleiloch pumped storage power plant and at the same time a run-of-river power plant. The dam was put into operation in 1932.

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1.43 km

Saale Tower

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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 to get the great panoramic view. The Saale Tower is open until nightfall.

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1.58 km

View of the Saale River and Burgk Castle

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

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1.62 km

Wooden Knight Sculpture at Burgk Castle

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Great photo opportunity

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2.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.46 km

629 m

394 m

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.05 km

845 m

701 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

August 8, 2023,🇩🇪 Schloss Burgk bei Saalburg mit Saaleturm

Today the "Thuringian Sea" was on the plan. In particular, Burgk Castle in the town of the same name on the Saale Tower! Since the castle museum still has original inventory from the 15th century, the visit is definitely worth it! Unfortunately, the tour of the tower had to be canceled due to a bridge defect! Otherwise everything was accessible …

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August 27, 2024,Schloss Burgk - Fernblick und Stille

Burgk Castle. Here on the rock above the Saale loop, all I could see was a wonderful view and a lot of peace and quiet. Go there; see and hear for yourself!

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Burgk Castle – Saale Tower loop from Burgk

Burgkhammer Dam – View of Burgk Castle

Hiking trail to Burgk along the Saale River

View of the wooden bridge over the Saale River

Burgk Castle

View of Burgkhammer Dam

Saale Tower

View of the Saale River and Burgk Castle

Wooden Knight Sculpture at Burgk Castle

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