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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Erich's Hut – Burgk Castle loop from Plothen

Mountain biking trails

Saale-Orla-Kreis

Erich's Hut – Burgk Castle loop from Plothen

Moderate

4.7

(3)

14

riders

Erich's Hut – Burgk Castle loop from Plothen

02:57

41.9km

460m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.0 km for 70 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1.36 km

Moosteich

Lake

2

4.26 km

Erich's Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A wonderful resting place if you want to relax after a strenuous bike or hiking tour. Here is also the crossing point, Knau, Finkenmühle, Ziegenrück, Plothen.

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12.0 km

Plothengrund

Forest

12.4 km

Auf dem Häselich

Forest

5

13.8 km

Ziegenrück Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

The rest area is also frequently used by campers because it's located right next to the road. From here, you also have a great view of the Saale Viaduct.

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6

14.0 km

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful piece of nature. Splendid

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7

24.9 km

View of Burgk Castle at the confluence of the Sormitz

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Burgk Castle

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8

25.0 km

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

Highlight • Bridge

Very nice building with a wonderful view of Burgk Castle from below. After the bridge turn left and you will get to the Jägersteig. Nice hiking trail.

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9

26.4 km

Burgk Castle

Highlight • Castle

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

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10

27.0 km

View of the Saale Bend from the Saaleturm

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are ever there you should definitely the 192 steps up and enjoy the view.

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40.8 km

Wasserentnahmestelle „Dorfteich“

Lake

B

41.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

13.9 km

2.54 km

1.16 km

439 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

7.15 km

7.06 km

3.19 km

1.07 km

599 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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