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Saale-Orla-Kreis
Ziegenrück

Ziegenrück on the Saale River – Saale Tower loop from Ziegenrück

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Ziegenrück

Ziegenrück on the Saale River – Saale Tower loop from Ziegenrück

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Ziegenrück on the Saale River – Saale Tower loop from Ziegenrück

02:20

32.2km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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148 m

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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1.27 km

Beautiful piece of nature. Splendid

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9.13 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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4

12.0 km

Beautiful wooden bridge over the Saale

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5

12.1 km

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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14.1 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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16.3 km

The modern tied arch bridge was built in 2005. Due to its exposed location and the striking architectural style, the bridge is both a starting and orientation point. You can …

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30.9 km

Nice photo opportunity that shouldn't be missed.

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32.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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15.5 km

13.9 km

2.09 km

635 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

4.61 km

4.26 km

770 m

322 m

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Sunday 18 October

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4°C

9 %

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