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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Rudolstadt

Georgseiche Shelter – Heidecksburg Palace loop from Rudolstadt

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Rudolstadt

Georgseiche Shelter – Heidecksburg Palace loop from Rudolstadt

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4.5

(2)

24

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Georgseiche Shelter – Heidecksburg Palace loop from Rudolstadt

01:38

5.72km

130m

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: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.11 km

Georgseiche Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Eight paths from all directions converge at this place. The "Wegestern" is a popular point of orientation, meeting point and resting place. It owes its name to Prince Georg Albert, …

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2

1.37 km

Sound Garden

Highlight • Rest Area

central waypoint, from here it goes in five directions. In addition to the sound garden, there is also enough seating for larger hiking groups

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3

2.23 km

The semicircular Lion Bench, erected in memory of Prince Ludwig Friedrich II of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, can be found on the ridge path of the Rudolstadt forest area "Hain." This hiking highlight …

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2.45 km

The "Herrenstrasse" ridge trail is part of the adventure trail in the Rudolstädter Hain. Here it is explained that the people had to transport food and merchandise along by horse …

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2.68 km

Wurzelburg

Highlight • Natural Monument

Particularly popular with the people of Rudolstadt: the Wurzelburg. My friend from Rudolstadt told me very enthusiastically about how he could climb the Wurzelburg as a child and share the …

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2.69 km

Take your time and linger

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3.05 km

Many paths lead to the Heidecksburg. Quite bizarre are the small, winding paths. This here under rose arches (unfortunately not yet fully overgrown), past a fountain and constantly curves upwards, …

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3.19 km

Heidecksburg Palace

Highlight • Castle

Nice castle with a great museum and several very nice views of the city and the Saale valley.

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5.72 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.38 km

1.43 km

924 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

807 m

647 m

606 m

191 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Monday 1 June

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11°C

41 %

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