View of Schloss Rudolstadt – Rudolstadt Castle loop from Sundremda

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Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Rudolstadt

View of Schloss Rudolstadt – Rudolstadt Castle loop from Sundremda

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View of Schloss Rudolstadt – Rudolstadt Castle loop from Sundremda

02:25

30.0km

480m

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: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.5 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.85 km

Groschwitz Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

Here an insight into the historical agriculture is offered. Restaurant and guesthouse are suitable for celebrations. Just drop by on Monuments Day.

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11.8 km

Shelters at Roter Berg

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice cabins. With information about cycling routes in Thuringia, famous people who lived in Rudolstadt, and historical buildings.

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15.4 km

View of Schloss Rudolstadt

Highlight • Castle

Rudolstadt Castle

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15.7 km

Rudolstadt Castle

Highlight • Castle

Stiftsgasse

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15.9 km

Fountain at the Town Hall, Rudolstadt

Highlight • Monument

16.8 km

Saale Beach Bleichwiese, Rudolstadt

Highlight • River

Very nice events are always held at this place. Bird shooting is the highlight of the year. You can also use the space for parking. It's even free and the city center is not far away.

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17.2 km

Thuringian Farmhouses Open-Air Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The farmhouses that you see here in Rudolstadt are also known as "Thuringian farmhouses" and are considered the oldest open-air museum in Germany.

The houses were built in the 17th …

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18.5 km

View of Heidecksburg and the Saale Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of one of the most beautiful baroque castles in Thuringia.

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19.7 km

Porzellanfabrik Karl Ens

Ruins

30.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

9.20 km

3.05 km

1.51 km

901 m

263 m

124 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

10.5 km

3.07 km

1.43 km

655 m

364 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

11°C

4°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

July 8, 2024,Von der Domäne Groschwitz nach Rudolstadt und zurück

From Domäne Groschwitz via Herrenstrasse, which is actually a somewhat wild but wide forest path, to the Musensitz.
Then continue via the Hermannseiche to Pflanzwirbach and to Rudolstadt for dinner.
Strangely quiet after the hectic music festival.
Back via the pretty town of Schaala to the Domäne.
Domäne Groschwitz is a beautifully renovated holiday farm with several holiday apartments.
Absolutely …

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