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Burgk Castle – Ice Bridge loop from Plothen

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Burgk Castle – Ice Bridge loop from Plothen

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Burgk Castle – Ice Bridge loop from Plothen

03:52

47.4km

740m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.8 km for 21 m

After 32.6 km for 21 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.36 km

Moosteich

Lake

13.8 km

Viewpoint

14.1 km

Burgk Castle

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

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14.7 km

View of Burgk Castle and the Saale Bend

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The white of the castle stands out from the green of the trees, and there are many great viewpoints of the castle.

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15.5 km

Descent Trail from Röhrensteig

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It's really fun to drive here 🤘🏻

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16.2 km

Ice Bridge

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From the ice bridge that leads over the Burgkhammer dam, you have a great view of the water and the picturesque castle, which once belonged to the Princes of Reuss. …

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17.2 km

Jägersteig Trail

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The beautiful Jägersteig. I ran it once in winter, it was just wonderful. I thought it could also be done with an MTB. It was awesome. I had to dismount …

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19.0 km

View of Burgk Castle at the confluence of the Sormitz

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Great view of Burgk Castle

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30.2 km

View of Hemmkoppentunnel and reservoir with picnic shelter

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Here you have a great view of an old train tunnel and the reservoir. The covered seating area invites you to linger and provides shade.

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32.2 km

Wasserzieger ice cream parlor

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Boat rental, pizzeria and café

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32.8 km

Auf dem Häselich

Forest

33.3 km

Plothe

Forest

38.0 km

Langenwiesenteich

Lake

47.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.6 km

6.80 km

4.71 km

3.93 km

195 m

192 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

12.4 km

8.47 km

8.12 km

3.81 km

337 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

19°C

5°C

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Comments

June 10, 2023,Burgk - oberer Röhrensteig - Jägersteig - Ziegenrück - Plothenthal - Runde von Plothen

The upper Rohrensteig and the Jägersteig were known from previous hikes.
The Plothenthal was new to me and beautiful at the same time.
At the beginning of the valley there is a small campsite.
It seemed very comfortable to me. But it quickly became very quiet.
All in all a strenuous and demanding tour. My compliments to the biker who …

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Burgk Castle – Ice Bridge loop from Plothen

Burgk Castle

View of Burgk Castle and the Saale Bend

Descent Trail from Röhrensteig

Ice Bridge

Jägersteig Trail

View of Burgk Castle at the confluence of the Sormitz

View of Hemmkoppentunnel and reservoir with picnic shelter

Wasserzieger ice cream parlor

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