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Saaleck Castle – Zahn Winery on the Saale loop from Großheringen

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Großheringen

Saaleck Castle – Zahn Winery on the Saale loop from Großheringen

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Saaleck Castle – Zahn Winery on the Saale loop from Großheringen

03:12

11.5km

210m

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: June 24, 2026

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Saale-Ilm-Platten bei Bad Kösen

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.86 km

Viewpoint

4.07 km

Saaleck Castle

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Saaleck Castle is the older of the two castles. It was built around 1050 as a border castle to protect a trade route. It has been uninhabited and derelict since 1585.

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4.48 km

Boat dock and Anita's log cabin below the Rudelsburg

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Below the Rudelsburg is the jetty for passenger shipping to and from Bad Kösen. Right next to it, Anita's Blockhütte offers a wide range of kiosks. The numerous outdoor areas …

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4.49 km

Saale River Boat Dock

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A 30-minute cruise along the Saale River reveals very natural banks on both sides, where herons and ducks, and now even the invasive Egyptian goose, can be seen. Upon closer …

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5.13 km

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck Castles

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Picture frame view of the Rudelsburg. With inscription "On the Saale bright beach, castles stand proud and beautiful..."

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8.19 km

View of Weinrosenweg (Staircase)

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at the Saalebrücke you will find a rest area and signpost

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8.53 km

Bridge Over the Saale

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This bridge leads to Kaatschen. Directly after crossing the Ssale, a converted garage serves delicious wine, craft beer, and sandwiches. An ideal stop for cyclists, hikers, and Saale paddlers.

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8.56 km

Zahn Winery on the Saale

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Here you will find a rest area and signpost next to the Saale bridge

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11.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.57 km

2.91 km

2.76 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

4.20 km

2.63 km

2.31 km

1.52 km

526 m

322 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

22°C

12°C

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Comments

December 28, 2024,Von Großheringen zur Rudelsburg

The best weather greeted us in Großheringen, and after moving into our accommodation we went to Rudelsburg near Saaleck.
On the way back we were accompanied by the setting sun. With a beautiful evening atmosphere....

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December 28, 2024,Burg Saaleck und Burg Rudelsburg

Hiking in Thuringia in glorious sunshine. What more could you want? The starting point is Großheringen, a small town where there was a woman called Rosa Lämmchen and where the Ilm flows into the Saale. The destination of today's hike is a castle. I like castles and am looking forward to it. It goes a bit along the Saale, out …

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Saaleck Castle – Zahn Winery on the Saale loop from Großheringen

Saaleck Castle

Boat dock and Anita's log cabin below the Rudelsburg

Saale River Boat Dock

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck Castles

Hiking Trail to Tultewitz

View of Weinrosenweg (Staircase)

Bridge Over the Saale

Zahn Winery on the Saale

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