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Saale Tower – Burgk Castle loop from Unterlemnitz

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Saale Tower – Burgk Castle loop from Unterlemnitz

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4.6

(170)

742

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Saale Tower – Burgk Castle loop from Unterlemnitz

05:36

76.5km

1,190m

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: June 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.4 km

Schloss Harra

Castle

32.8 km

Saaler Cycle Path

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Beautiful, easy to drive bike path with very good surface.

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42.2 km

Saale Tower

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The 43-meter-high tower is made of a steel and wood construction. The curved wood construction makes it architecturally interesting. You have to pay an entrance fee and climb 192 steps …

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42.8 km

Burgk Castle

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

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44.4 km

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

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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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44.5 km

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Saale

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47.4 km

View of the Saale River

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Very quiet and beautiful, not far from here the entrance to the Saale cycle path.

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50.1 km

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

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Beautiful piece of nature. Splendid

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56.3 km

Ziegenrück on the Saale River

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Ziegenrück is simply a small, sleepy place between the Thuringian seas. The food is very good and there are countless beautiful cycling and hiking trails. A detour is worthwhile.

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76.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

25.3 km

9.32 km

7.38 km

1.95 km

123 m

Surfaces

53.4 km

13.1 km

5.75 km

3.61 km

644 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

32°C

17°C

0 %

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Comments

March 25, 2024,Saaleradweg: #3 Harra ~> Ziegenrück

Third stage on Germany's most demanding river cycle path has been completed. Here is the link to our blog fahrrad-touren-blog.blogspot.com/2024/03/saaleradweg-3-harra-ziegenruck.html

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July 11, 2024,Saaleradweg-Etappe3:Von Blankenberg nach Ziegenrück

Third stage, there are lots of ups and downs again, unfortunately mostly on gravel paths. There is room for improvement here. Good for hiking, but it is a challenge on a bike. But the last few kilometers to Ziegenrück make up for it, very beautiful.

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June 13, 2024,Saaleradweg : Etappe 3 von Blankenstein nach Ziegenrück<13.06.2024>

a difficult and exhausting stage. There are some considerable climbs and descents along the route, up to 16%. Since the entire tour was done without electrical support, i.e. an e-bike, pushing was necessary on some sections. Overall, the tour is a bit of a challenge, but at the same time a beautiful tour with many scenic impressions.

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June 13, 2024,Saaleradweg - Etappe drei - von Blankenstein nach Ziegenrück_13.06.2024

In what was initially ideal cycling weather, we headed very steeply out of Blankenstein. Via Harra towards Bad Lobenstein with the destination Saalburg. On the way we were hit by a heavy rain shower - lasting 60 minutes - which we were able to weather under thick fir trees. There was a rapid succession of climbs and descents. In Saalburg, …

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July 20, 2022,✔ Etappe 3️⃣ - Saaleradweg von Blankenstein nach Ziegenrück

It's one of the most beautiful stages on the Saale Cycle Path.
We set off early, as it's getting warm. For a large part, we cycle leisurely along the Bleiloch Reservoir.
One highlight is the Saale Tower in Burgk, which is simply worth climbing. Your legs will appreciate the change (192 steps).
The second highlight is a "small", somewhat longer …

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September 9, 2025,Etappe 2 Blankenberg - Ziegenrück 9.9.

We started today's stage at the beginning of the Rennsteig. The profile was quite challenging, with numerous tough climbs and, due to construction work, detours on very gravel paths. The fantastic views made up for it, and the weather was also excellent.

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August 30, 2021,Der Saaleradweg – 9 Etappen von der Elbe an die Quelle - Tag 7 - Von Ziegenrück nach Pottiga

We covered a total of 810 hm today! Well strengthened, we left the Fernmühle in the late morning. The sun is shining and it promises to be a mostly dry day. Ultimately, Peter was mostly good to us and only "refreshed" us twice 🤪. The way was mixed on back roads and dirt roads. Due to the weather, the latter …

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May 28, 2023,Saaleradweg - Blankenstein - Ziegenrück (inkl. Umleitung vor Ziegenrück)

A scenic route, especially near Burgk, but overall a sporting challenge if you drive without a battery. We also had the "luck" of a detour due to tree felling work right after the last climb, about 10km before Ziegenrück. Gave 150hm as a bonus. Otherwise it goes straight ahead and downhill after the last climb.

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Saale Tower – Burgk Castle loop from Unterlemnitz

Saaler Cycle Path

Saale Tower

Burgk Castle

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

View of the Saale River

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

Ziegenrück on the Saale River

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