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Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg – Merseburg Cathedral loop from Merseburg Bergmannsring

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Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg – Merseburg Cathedral loop from Merseburg Bergmannsring

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Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg – Merseburg Cathedral loop from Merseburg Bergmannsring

02:46

10.8km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.67 km

Local Animal Park in Südpark, Merseburg

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the Way of St. James also goes through there

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3.77 km

Hinterer Gotthardteich

Lake

4.11 km

The Reader at Gotthard Pond

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Laid out at the end of the 15th century by Bishop Thilo von Trotha as a fishing lake.
Located in the center of Merseburg, it has developed into a very …

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5.14 km

St. Maximi Church, Merseburg

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The imposing church is not far from the market.

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5.23 km

The town hall was built from 1478-1568 on the foundations of the previous building, which fell victim to a fire in 1444. In 1913-1914, there was a reconstruction in the style of the Renaissance, which determines the present appearance.

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5.64 km

Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg

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The path below the castle, ideal for a short walk on Sunday.

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5.86 km

Merseburg Cathedral

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Great castle ensemble, also visit the inner courtyard. There is also an aviary with castle ravens.

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6.32 km

View of the Saale River from the Schlossgarten

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two benches in the castle garden invite you to linger

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7.74 km

Front Gotthard Pond

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Meersee Burg the name says it all the Gotthartsteich is the largest body of water in the watery Merseburg, numerous bird species make the trip an experience.

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10.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.78 km

2.53 km

979 m

357 m

113 m

Surfaces

5.82 km

2.83 km

1.15 km

537 m

237 m

168 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 4 September

22°C

13°C

37 %

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Max wind speed: 35.0 km/h

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Comments

June 18, 2023,Kleine Merseburgrunde 👫🌞

Südpark and the little animals🐗🐹🦃 .. Gottardteich💦.. Merseburg Castle 🏰.. beautiful roses🌹.. lots of sunshine🌞

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March 8, 2025,Den Frühling genießen

Another weekend in the old hometown. The spring-like weather lured us outside for a little walk through the park and the city.

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October 18, 2023,Merseburg - Der Rabe, ein ständiger Begleiter

The Merseburg raven legend

According to legend, Bishop Thilo von Trotha, who ruled Merseburg in the 15th century, had his loyal servant executed because he was suspected of having stolen a valuable ring from his master. After a long time, the ring was discovered in a raven's nest during roof work on Merseburg Castle.

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August 28, 2021,Lange Runde in Merseburg ☺

That was a nice and varied tour through Merseburg. When the sun came out, the day was perfect.

Conclusion after 2 days: Merseburg is well suited for a short trip

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February 19, 2025,Merseburg: Tiergarten, Friedhof St. Maximi 🥾🧣🦆🐐🪦

Merseburg is of course not unknown to me, but to my shame I have only ever cycled past the Südpark and therefore did not know the zoo. I changed that today 😄. Some of the animals were hiding a bit, it was probably too cold for them... But it was a beautiful and spacious complex.
We went back via the …

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Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg – Merseburg Cathedral loop from Merseburg Bergmannsring

Local Animal Park in Südpark, Merseburg

The Reader at Gotthard Pond

St. Maximi Church, Merseburg

Old Town Hall, Merseburg

Saale Riverside Path, Merseburg

Merseburg Cathedral

View of the Saale River from the Schlossgarten

Front Gotthard Pond

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