Stahlleite Viewpoint – Waidmannsheil Hunting Lodge loop from Saaldorf

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Stahlleite Viewpoint – Waidmannsheil Hunting Lodge loop from Saaldorf

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Stahlleite Viewpoint – Waidmannsheil Hunting Lodge loop from Saaldorf

01:34

5.33km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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275 m

Rest area with signpost in Saaldorf

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Nice place to take a break

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565 m

Wildlife Enclosure at Jagdschloss

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Wild animal enclosure at the hunting lodge

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1.30 km

View of the Saale Dam

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A great path along the dam up to the viewing point.

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1.34 km

Lower Trail Section at Marienstein

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The beginning or the end of the beautiful hiking trails around Altsaaldorf

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2.34 km

Stahlleite Viewpoint

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A beautiful hiking trail with great views of the Saale

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2.99 km

Junction to Marienstein

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Here the path to Marienstein branches off from the forest road

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3.44 km

View from Marienstein

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High above one of the numerous Saale bends near Alt-Saaldorf in the Saale-Orla district, you will find the Marienstein with this wonderful refuge with a viewing balcony.

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4.43 km

Waidmannsheil was built from 1834 to 1837 by Gotha's master builder Gustav Eberhard for Heinrich the seventy-second of Reuß-Ebersdorf as a hunting lodge. The construction costs should have amounted to …

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5.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.44 km

1.82 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

1.71 km

1.19 km

1.06 km

631 m

531 m

187 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

4°C

86 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Comments

November 25, 2024,Saaldorf-Marienstein

End of autumn in Thuringia. The most beautiful day of the week and I have the day off. You just have to go out and leave the cookie dough behind.😅🍪🍩

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February 8, 2023,... um Saaldorf, Marienstein und zurück

Today a round in Saaldorf to the Marienstein and back again. It was lovely in the sun again but pretty chilly in the shade after wearing a thinner jacket than yesterday.
It was really great again and did well.

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September 12, 2021,K&I on Tour: Marienstein – Stahlleite Runde von Saaldorf

Today again a little "practiced" running and combined with a little lap outside of Gera. It went from Saaldorf to Marienstein and back as a small circular hike.

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March 9, 2024,Rundweg Saaldorf-Marienstein (Thüringen)

Beautiful, panoramic circular route from Saaldorf to the Marienstein viewpoint. After the village there is a small climb that leads to a field path. It's not far from here, the Marienstein is well signposted. There are two benches in front of the hut, which we sat on for quite a while because of the beautiful view. The varied way back …

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