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Saale Weir, Ziegenrück – View of the Saale River bend loop from Ziegenrück

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Paska

Saale Weir, Ziegenrück – View of the Saale River bend loop from Ziegenrück

Moderate

4.8

(89)

322

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Saale Weir, Ziegenrück – View of the Saale River bend loop from Ziegenrück

02:13

7.54km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 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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Bus stop

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972 m

View of the Saale River Bend (Saaleschleife)

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Postcard motif! A real highlight!

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1.20 km

View over the Hohenwarte Reservoir

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A magnificent vantage point that even has the right orientation for a perfect sunset. The Saale loop below is impressive. The small paths all around make hiking a lot of fun.

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2.20 km

Very nice hut with a panoramic view of Ziegenrück, photos are framed here.

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2.76 km

View over Ziegenrück

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Great photo spot ♥️ with a view of Ziegenrück Castle.
Of course, there's a lovely bench on the banks of the Saale River.

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4.20 km

Saale Weir, Ziegenrück

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

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5.08 km

The view of the Saale is always amazing. A great hiking area.

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5.65 km

View of the Saale River bend

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A gigantic view of the Saale in an almost perfect circular shape ...

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6.42 km

Karl-Rühl Hut: View of the Saale River

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Massive wooden hut with two benches on the inside and a table and seating on the outside at a height of 470 meters with a great view. Through a kind …

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7.54 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.45 km

2.46 km

579 m

443 m

437 m

161 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

2.05 km

1.24 km

437 m

320 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

9°C

29 %

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