Toppendorfer Weg – Toppendorf Ruins loop from Balgstädt

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Toppendorfer Weg – Toppendorf Ruins loop from Balgstädt

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Toppendorfer Weg – Toppendorf Ruins loop from Balgstädt

01:33

5.51km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Hirschrodaer Graben

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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51 m

Bernhard Reichert Beekeeping Farm Shop

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... the Reichardt beekeeping is just around the corner, always follow the sign

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71 m

MaMa's Unstruttaler Regiomat (Balgstädt)

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Grocery vending machine from MaMa's Unstruttaler, a young, innovative company from Balgstädt

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1.76 km

Toppendorfer Weg

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and yes, it is also mowed, then it is a beautiful path.

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2.53 km

Rest in the shade, 3 Lindens

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What a great place to rest, even if you're just sitting on the remains of the old wall.

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2.58 km

Toppendorf Ruins

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Former three side courtyard, only one loot remains from the Vorwerk,
I was lucky enough to meet Herbert today, his aunt was the last resident until 1969 and he spent …

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5.18 km

View of the Toten Täler

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The dead valleys are a nature reserve near Balgstädt, which has become particularly well-known for its abundance of orchids.

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5.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

1.52 km

726 m

137 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

1.43 km

871 m

473 m

373 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Saturday 7 November

9°C

4°C

33 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 27, 2022,🍨☕️ vom Café Moness 👭⛪️🕍🌊 zur Wüstung Toppendorf 🏚🌤🌬

Started today where the excursion ended on Sunday... in Café Balgstädt. From there we went along the Unstrut to the castle and the church in Balgstädt. Our destination was the ruins of Toppendorf. Saw it at @Alwin a long time ago and have been wanting to go there ever since. Being able to convince my sunshine of that today. 🤭 …

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June 21, 2025,🧱Toppendorf 🏛& 🎉1200 🚜Jahre🏞 Balgstädt🌾

We actually got caught up in the parade to 1200 Balgstädt.
We're party crashers🤭🤣
We couldn't stay, otherwise we'd be late for the second adventure today.

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