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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Devil's Bridge on the Gleitsch – Obernitz Castle and Church loop from Breternitz

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Devil's Bridge on the Gleitsch – Obernitz Castle and Church loop from Breternitz

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Devil's Bridge on the Gleitsch – Obernitz Castle and Church loop from Breternitz

03:09

10.6km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.38 km

Gleitsch Plateau

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Here you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view and the rare feeling of being very small.

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2

3.02 km

Devil's Bridge on the Gleitsch

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Nice hiking destination high above the valley. Nice photo opportunity and also a wide view from the cliff in the valley. But see yourself, there is a risk of collapse.

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3

4.39 km

Obernitz Castle and Church

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VERY WORTH SEE AND EXPOSED IN NEED OF REFURBISHMENT AT THE SAME TIME !!!!!
The tower hill castle Obernitz was mentioned as early as 1152. The Lords of Obernitz have …

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4

5.03 km

Wetzelstein Manor

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An alum plant was opened in the Saaletal as early as 1544. In 1546 an alum hut on the Wetzelstein was described by Georgius Agricola. According to Hieronymus Völker, these …

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5

6.36 km

View of Obernitz Castle and Church

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From a distance the castle looks really idyllic, but up close it looks very desolate.

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6

7.51 km

Room 50,000 – Sensory Discovery Trail

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Whatever it represents, you have to look at it.

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7

7.52 km

View of the Saale River

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8

9.06 km

Saaleaue and Mühlfelsen

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A beautiful circular route in the Saal floodplains.

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B

10.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

2.10 km

1.77 km

1.51 km

274 m

126 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

2.41 km

1.69 km

1.57 km

1.12 km

389 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Thursday 6 August

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