Merseburg Cathedral – Saaleradweg Cycle Path loop from Bad Dürrenberg

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Merseburg Cathedral – Saaleradweg Cycle Path loop from Bad Dürrenberg

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Merseburg Cathedral – Saaleradweg Cycle Path loop from Bad Dürrenberg

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48.6km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

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Saale-Elster-Aue bei Halle

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.09 km

Grabhügel von Rössen

Archaeological Site

11.2 km

Neumarkt Bridge (Waterloo Bridge), Merseburg

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There is a commemorative plaque on the west side of the bridge that commemorates a special event. King Friedrich Wilhelm III is said to be on the bridge. received the …

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11.4 km

View of Merseburg and the Saale River

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From this perspective you have a beautiful view.

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13.1 km

Stadtpark

Forest

20.5 km

Saale Floodplain Between Planena and Rattmannsdorf

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The Rattmannsdorfer Teiche and the ICE high speed road

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23.6 km

Saale

Lake

27.3 km

Schafbrücke over the White Elster

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The sheep bridge spans the White Elster near the town of Beesen shortly before it flows into the Saale. This arch bridge made of sandstone used to be called the …

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30.2 km

Steinlache

Lake

30.5 km

View of the Saale River and the ICE Bridge

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It is worth exploring the Saale cycle path, Merseburg with its cathedral and castle should not be left behind when driving. The park at the cathedral is a feast for the eyes (in every season).

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37.1 km

Merseburg Cathedral

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Great castle ensemble, also visit the inner courtyard. There is also an aviary with castle ravens.

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40.2 km

Saaleradweg Cycle Path

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The Saale cycle path between Merseburg and Naumburg is mostly paved, wide and therefore mostly suitable for racing bikes.

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41.9 km

Saale near Leuna

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Beautiful section of the Saale cycle path near Leuna.
More information: saaleradweg.de/start/?no_cache=1 and de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saaleradweg

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48.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

12.0 km

7.51 km

7.18 km

5.97 km

Surfaces

32.6 km

5.46 km

4.59 km

4.47 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

19°C

8°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

December 31, 2023,Silvester-Runde mit Papas Radl an der Saale

Well, now the cycling year is over! 😁
After I took Dad's bike instead of the car when visiting a friend yesterday and had a lot of fun cycling, what could be better with the beautiful New Year's Eve weather than to go for another ride today!
I received a suggestion for a goal via komoot. Regional tours from other …

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October 16, 2022,Nach Leuna in den Plastik-Park🌿🗿🍁🚴🏽‍♀️

Just a little trip, it was supposed to rain, but then it was very nice 🌤 and I was dressed too warm again 😅. The plastic park is also worth a visit in autumn 🍁. I haven't been there for a long time, a very nice facility 👌

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