Chrysopraswehr Waterfall – Schwarza River Potholes loop from Saalfeld (Saale)

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfeld/Saale

Chrysopraswehr Waterfall – Schwarza River Potholes loop from Saalfeld (Saale)

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Chrysopraswehr Waterfall – Schwarza River Potholes loop from Saalfeld (Saale)

03:42

52.7km

640m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.9 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.2 km

Kurpark Bad Blankenburg

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Very nice park with a water source.

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13.0 km

Chrysopraswehr Waterfall

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The chrysoprase weir is a weir in the Schwarza in Bad Blankenburg and was built in the 19th century. The name comes from the then unsuccessful search for the gemstone …

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22.9 km

Viewpoint

28.5 km

Schwarzburg Castle - Imperial Hall building

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High above the valley, amidst wooded mountains, lies Schwarzburg Castle. The first mention of Schwarzburg and the Count of Schwarzburg dates back to 1071. The river Schwarza encircles the castle …

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34.9 km

Mariannensteg Cycle Path along the Schwarza River

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Very nice hiking and cycling path, located directly on the Schwarza. Very beautiful nature and away from the road.

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35.9 km

Schwarza River in the Thuringian Forest

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These fascinating geological formations, also known as scours, are a special feature of this river. Their formation is due to an erosive process caused by the turbulent flow of the …

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35.9 km

Schwarza River Potholes

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For thousands of years, the whirlpools of the Schwarza have used stone and boulders to cut round pits into the shale. They are protected as hydrogeological natural monuments and are very rare.

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37.4 km

Cycle path along the Schwarza River

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Beautiful bike path along the Schwarza, which is shaded by the tall trees even in the midday sun.

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38.8 km

Cave Entrance

51.9 km

View of the River Saale in Saalfeld

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The view of the Saale river is very calming.

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52.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

8.18 km

7.07 km

6.83 km

4.45 km

591 m

127 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

17.7 km

5.52 km

4.45 km

3.78 km

804 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

6°C

92 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

April 20, 2025,Rudolstadt: 🚵🏽‍♂️🚵‍♀️☀️ und MTB + die richtige Gegend… einfach schön🤩😎🚵🏽‍♂️🚵‍♀️

... and of course: the right company 😀👍🏻

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September 4, 2022,Saalfeld - Schwarzatal Hard Core Ründchen 💪

The plan was to do a leisurely lap in the beautiful Schwarzatal at the end of the summer. So I checked Feengrotten-Tourism and loaded the tour advertised there. But I should have known, this valley is deep and the rocks are steep. Everything looks nice from below. By the way, also from above. The ramps only lurk in between. Especially …

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