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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Nature Trail at Schloss Burgk – Burgk Castle loop from Burgk

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Nature Trail at Schloss Burgk – Burgk Castle loop from Burgk

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Nature Trail at Schloss Burgk – Burgk Castle loop from Burgk

01:29

5.47km

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: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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887 m

Burgkhammer Dam – View of Burgk Castle

Highlight • Monument

Great technical monument. Great view of Burgk Castle.

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1.82 km

Nature Trail at Schloss Burgk

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Beautiful descent from Burgk Castle via the Sophienpark to the long wooden bridge.

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3

1.92 km

Sophienpark and the Sophienhäuschen (Sophien Pavilion)

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Nice gem located away from the actual castle. Great wedding location.

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2.01 km

Rococo pavilion in the pleasure garden of Burgk Castle

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You should also visit the Sophienpark and the Sophienhaus at Burgk Castle.

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5

2.13 km

View of the wooden bridge over the Saale River

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The wooden bridge over the Saale can be seen well from both the castle garden and the Jägersteig. Especially from the Jägersteig it is a great photo motif - with …

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2.30 km

View of Saalburg Castle and the River Saale

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Great view of the Saale from the castle garden

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2.34 km

Burgk Castle

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The fairy tale “The Golden Goose” was filmed at Burgk Castle.

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8

5.29 km

View of the Eisbrücke (Ice Bridge)

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We would have preferred to take the hanging ladder.🙄

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5.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.19 km

1.48 km

430 m

368 m

Surfaces

1.77 km

1.75 km

1.53 km

406 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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10°C

27 %

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