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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Villa Novalis – Saale Valley near Hirschberg loop from Hirschberg

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Villa Novalis – Saale Valley near Hirschberg loop from Hirschberg

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Villa Novalis – Saale Valley near Hirschberg loop from Hirschberg

01:38

5.99km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 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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274 m

Kreativwerkstatt Lichtblicke & Café

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Nice to have a good coffee here with a view of the Saale Bridge.

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304 m

Museum of Tannery and Local History Hirschberg

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Until the 1990s, the tannery was the main industry in Hirschberg. After the tannery had to declare bankruptcy in 1992, the factory buildings were demolished. The administration building and the …

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341 m

Hirschberg Saale Bridge — Former Inner German Border

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The border between the FRG and the GDR used to be here

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465 m

Villa Novalis

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The Villa Novalis in Hirschberg, former Villa Knoch, is a manufacturer's villa and is a testimony to the industrial age in Germany. The late classical building with the three floors …

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1.92 km

Saale Valley near Hirschberg

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It couldn't be more idyllic. Here on the green path, along the calm waters, you quickly forget time and start dreaming. Take a deep breath and enjoy.

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3.77 km

Hirschberger Hut

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Nice rest area with table and benches incl. Panoramic view.

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5.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.19 km

1.27 km

527 m

Surfaces

2.45 km

2.07 km

1.07 km

397 m

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