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View of Heidecksburg – Schillerhöhe Memorial loop from Rudolstadt

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Rudolstadt

View of Heidecksburg – Schillerhöhe Memorial loop from Rudolstadt

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View of Heidecksburg – Schillerhöhe Memorial loop from Rudolstadt

01:43

6.06km

120m

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: July 23, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.00 km

Rudolstadt Riviera Sandstone Formations

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The Rudolstadt Riviera is a beautiful and very impressive nature reserve. It is definitely worth seeing. Highly recommended! 😍

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1.18 km

Rudolstadt Riviera Natural Monument

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If you hike here it is a must. You have to enjoy these wonderful rock formations.

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1.26 km

Rudolstadt Riviera sandstone cliffs (closed)

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The Riviera is currently closed due to a landslide.

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1.52 km

Snail relief on the stone

Highlight • Monument

A small highlight on the "Rudolstadt Riviera" is the relief snail. I had even overlooked them on the first walk. Sometimes clearly visible to everyone, sometimes hidden by moss. Next to the stone with a snail relief there is a wooden bench for resting.

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2.65 km

Root Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive tree on the nature trail.

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2.77 km

View of the Saale Valley and Rudolstadt-Schwarza

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Great view towards Schwarza.

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4.70 km

View of Heidecksburg

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The hiking and cycling trail between Oberpreiliipp and Cumbach offers a beautiful view of the baroque palace "Heidecksburg".

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4.86 km

Schillerhöhe Memorial

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Along the Saale and through the spectacular rocky world of the "Rudolstadt Riviera" you reach the Schillerhöhe. The memorial was built in 1830 (on the 25th anniversary of the poet's death). In a niche carved out of the sandstone rock you will find a bust of Schiller with a stone tablet. Take the time and read a few lines from Schiller's "Stroll"!

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6.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

1.68 km

1.40 km

Surfaces

1.88 km

866 m

836 m

545 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Monday 27 July

26°C

11°C

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Comments

February 22, 2025,Schillershöhe-Schillerbüste-Schillerlocke

Walk along the Rudolstadt Riviera along the red sandstone cliffs to Oberpreilipp and back to Schillershöhe.
Here stands the Schiller bust in honor of the great poet. The poet was probably able to experience the wonderful view of the castle in almost the same way in 1788. And perhaps - like us today - a gentle breeze brushed through Schiller's …

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September 16, 2023,Rudolstädter Riviera... 14 Säulen Höhle 💃

Today we headed towards Rudolstadt.
There are said to be caves made of red sandstone on the upper edge of the Saale slope, and these made me curious.
They were created in the last century by the Rudolstadt sandstone dealer and carter Heinrich Schimmel. Here he obtained the then coveted Stuben or Scheiersand by chopping out the sandstone, but leaving …

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March 25, 2025,Rundwanderweg Riviera Rudolstadt

The route is very steep in places and poorly signposted. It's easy to walk with sure-footed dogs. There were hardly any other people around when we were there, so it was a very relaxed experience.

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September 17, 2023,Rudolstädter Riviera.14 Säulen Höhle

Very nice tour! In order to get to the 14 pillar cave, sure-footedness is required. It's worth it😊

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May 9, 2025,Schiller, Rapsfeld, Höhlen, Rudolstädter Riviera

A beautiful, varied, and relaxing hike. With panoramic views, rapeseed fields, hidden little caves, the Saale River, and, for me, the very impressive Rudolstadt Riviera. Highly recommended.

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View of Heidecksburg – Schillerhöhe Memorial loop from Rudolstadt

Rudolstadt Riviera Sandstone Formations

Rudolstadt Riviera Natural Monument

Rudolstadt Riviera sandstone cliffs (closed)

Snail relief on the stone

Root Oak

View of the Saale Valley and Rudolstadt-Schwarza

View of Heidecksburg

Schillerhöhe Memorial

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