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Saale-Orla-Kreis

The Saale River in Ziegenrück – Saale Weir, Ziegenrück loop from Ziegenrück

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

The Saale River in Ziegenrück – Saale Weir, Ziegenrück loop from Ziegenrück

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The Saale River in Ziegenrück – Saale Weir, Ziegenrück loop from Ziegenrück

00:52

3.35km

20m

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: August 3, 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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Start point

Parking

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1

120 m

Ziegenrück

Highlight • Settlement

The heraldic animal 🐐 of Ziegenrück, in front of it is a beautiful picnic area on the Saale.

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2

279 m

The Saale River in Ziegenrück

Highlight • River

Once a vacationer stronghold, in GDR times. Not so anymore. A beautiful place located in the valley. The Saale flows through the middle

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3

1.51 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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4

1.90 km

Saale Viaduct, Ziegenrück

Highlight • Bridge

There is something about disused railway lines. Great photo opportunities and railway history up close.

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5

2.34 km

Hydropower Museum Ziegenrück

Highlight • Monument

The hydropower museum is very informative and worth seeing.

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6

2.37 km

Fernmühle Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

This quaint hotel is located in restored 19th-century farmhouses on the banks of the Saale River, a 3-minute walk from the Hydropower Museum and 16 km from Burgk Castle and Museum.

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7

2.82 km

Saale River bend at Ziegenrück

Highlight • River

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

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8

3.08 km

Saale Weir, Ziegenrück

Highlight • Structure

Many relaxing benches and picnic areas are located here on the edge of the weir.

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3.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.41 km

702 m

522 m

435 m

260 m

Surfaces

1.56 km

625 m

511 m

384 m

220 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 9 August

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