Church of Freienorla – Where the Orla flows into the Saale loop from Könitz (Thür)

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Church of Freienorla – Where the Orla flows into the Saale loop from Könitz (Thür)

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Church of Freienorla – Where the Orla flows into the Saale loop from Könitz (Thür)

03:04

54.8km

250m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 25.9 km for 88 m

After 27.9 km for 56 m

After 30.3 km for 88 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.7 km

Langenorla Church

Highlight • Religious Site

According to tradition, the previous church was consecrated to St. Blaise in 1420. In 1714/1715 the lord of the castle Joachim Heinrich von Beust had the Langenorla church rebuilt. Several …

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18.0 km

Picnic Shelter on the Orla Cycle Path

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Covered rest area with map

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22.1 km

Church of Freienorla

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The story goes back to the 6th century. The church was built in the 13th century in Gothic style.

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22.2 km

Zum Schwan Restaurant Freienorla

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cozy beer garden directly on the Orlatalweg

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22.9 km

Where the Orla flows into the Saale

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After 35 kilometers, the Orla flows into the Saale here. A pretty spot that is also suitable for a break, thanks to the small hikers' hut.

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27.9 km

Saale Bridge

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The Saale bike path leads directly above.

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46.1 km

Rosen Brewery Pößneck

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Factory premises with museum and fan shop.

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52.0 km

Rest Area at Rockendorfer Teich

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Nice resting place at the Rockendorfer pond

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54.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

13.4 km

9.30 km

8.82 km

1.69 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.7 km

5.56 km

3.41 km

1.61 km

1.44 km

200 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

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6°C

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Church of Freienorla – Where the Orla flows into the Saale loop from Könitz (Thür)

Langenorla Church

Picnic Shelter on the Orla Cycle Path

Church of Freienorla

Zum Schwan Restaurant Freienorla

Where the Orla flows into the Saale

Saale Bridge

Rosen Brewery Pößneck

Rest Area at Rockendorfer Teich

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