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Fürstenteich with swans – Ziegenrück on the Saale River loop from Oppurg

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Fürstenteich with swans – Ziegenrück on the Saale River loop from Oppurg

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Fürstenteich with swans – Ziegenrück on the Saale River loop from Oppurg

03:33

52.6km

790m

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: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.3 km

Birdwatching Tower Dreba-Plothen Pond Area

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In the stilt house with a view of the Födischteich, animals can be observed without disturbing anyone. In addition to the many bird species, with a little luck you can also see fallow deer.

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15.0 km

Fürstenteich with swans

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Take your time to enjoy the whole area.

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24.0 km

Am Volkmannsdorfer Wege

Forest

28.1 km

View of the Saale River at Walsburg

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Walsburg is a wonderful little village in the forest. The Saale flows through the town. In the village the Wisenta flows into the Saale

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28.2 km

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

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Beautiful piece of nature. Splendid

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33.4 km

Saale Bridge in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Nice photo opportunity that shouldn't be missed.

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33.8 km

Ziegenrück Railway Bridge

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A very beautiful viaduct.

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34.0 km

Railway viaduct in the Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Beautiful viaduct, must have been interesting when trains still ran here.

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34.7 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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36.5 km

Das Talholz

Forest

52.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.7 km

7.16 km

1.97 km

533 m

216 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

10.4 km

1.62 km

400 m

228 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (230 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Fürstenteich with swans – Ziegenrück on the Saale River loop from Oppurg

Birdwatching Tower Dreba-Plothen Pond Area

Fürstenteich with swans

View of the Saale River at Walsburg

Paved Cycle Path Ziegenrück–Walsburg Along the Saale

Saale Bridge in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Ziegenrück Railway Bridge

Railway viaduct in the Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Ziegenrück on the Saale River

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