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Harra Saale Bridge – Saaldorf Saale Bridge loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Harra Saale Bridge – Saaldorf Saale Bridge loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Harra Saale Bridge – Saaldorf Saale Bridge loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

02:19

29.6km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Start point

Train Station

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3.18 km

Saale Bridge, Harra

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Very nice building from 1932, in 1945 the demolition took place and in 1953 the inauguration of the moved bridge from Grossheringen. General overhaul in 2000.

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4.07 km

View of Harra

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Here too, it is impressive what gradients have to be overcome on the tour. It is not for nothing that the stages from the Saale source to Saalfeld are among …

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4.25 km

Totenfels Rock Formation

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Be sure to take the little detour to Totenfels (komoot.com/de-de/highlight/2649913)!

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10.2 km

Saaldorf Saale Bridge

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From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the Saale and the reservoir.

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12.0 km

Saale Cycle Path – Rural Scenery in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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27.5 km

Grace Church, Blankenberg

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The Gnadenkirche has a very young history, the foundation stone was only laid in 1860 and it was inaugurated in 1862. It was built in the neo-Romanesque style in the …

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29.3 km

Start of the Rennsteig

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Absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend eating the sausages or other items there. Parking is plentiful and free.

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29.5 km

Blankenstein (Saale) – Start or End Point of the Rennsteig

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Blankenstein is known as the start and end point of the 168.3 km (historical length) Rennsteig as one of the best known and most important long-distance hiking trails in Europe. …

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29.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

9.44 km

4.55 km

1.74 km

1.49 km

Surfaces

17.7 km

6.37 km

4.42 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

26°C

11°C

4 %

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Harra Saale Bridge – Saaldorf Saale Bridge loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

Saale Bridge, Harra

View of Harra

Totenfels Rock Formation

Saaldorf Saale Bridge

Saale Cycle Path – Rural Scenery in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Grace Church, Blankenberg

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