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Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Ziegenrück

View over Ziegenrück – Ziegenrück Railway Viaduct loop from Ziegenrück

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Ziegenrück

View over Ziegenrück – Ziegenrück Railway Viaduct loop from Ziegenrück

Easy

4.6

(7)

19

hikers

View over Ziegenrück – Ziegenrück Railway Viaduct loop from Ziegenrück

01:26

5.24km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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194 m

Schieferfalte Ziegenrück

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Ziegenrück Slate Fold, also known as the Kulm Fold, is an impressive geological natural monument in the Saale Valley, about 100 meters north of Ziegenrück. It provides a fascinating insight into the tectonic structure of the Thuringian Slate Mountains.

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210 m

Ziegenrück Geological Outcrop

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This natural monument is right next to the Hotel am Schlossberg in Ziegenrück.

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238 m

View over Ziegenrück

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Great photo spot ♥️ with a view of Ziegenrück Castle.
Of course, there's a lovely bench on the banks of the Saale River.

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957 m

Ziegenrück Town Hall

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The town hall of Ziegenrück with its beautiful half-timbered structure.

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4.03 km

View of Ziegenrück

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Behind the Ziegenrück train station and in front of the Ziegenrück tunnel you have a beautiful view of the town of Ziegenrück.

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4.51 km

Ziegenrück Railway Viaduct

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The viaduct is very impressive, from here it is easy to set off on a hike from the free car park.

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7

4.75 km

I remembered this part of the Saale River from a bus trip. That's why I took this short hike.

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4.88 km

Nice seating on the promenade, a boat rental is also available.

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5.24 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.28 km

1.17 km

842 m

837 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.67 km

1.05 km

740 m

607 m

154 m

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