Bleiloch Dam – Burgk Castle loop from Saalburg-Ebersdorf

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Bleiloch Dam – Burgk Castle loop from Saalburg-Ebersdorf

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Bleiloch Dam – Burgk Castle loop from Saalburg-Ebersdorf

03:02

39.9km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.6 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.62 km

View of Bleiloch Reservoir

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The path leads along the embankment and is easy to navigate except for 2 or 3 short sections. The view of the reservoir is terrific.

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4.38 km

View of the dam

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Here is a nice mountain bike trail

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13.6 km

The 65-meter-high and 205-meter-long gravity dam built between 1926 and 1932 near Gräfenwarth and Schleiz dams 215 million cubic meters of water in the Saale. This makes the Bleilochtalsperre the largest reservoir in Germany in terms of volume.

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23.6 km

Burgk Castle

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The fairy tale “The Golden Goose” was filmed at Burgk Castle.

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25.1 km

Wooden bridge with views of Burgk Castle

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Very nice building with a wonderful view of Burgk Castle from below. After the bridge turn left and you will get to the Jägersteig. Nice hiking trail.

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25.1 km

Covered wooden bridge over the Saale River

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Saale

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27.2 km

Saale Tower

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The 43-meter-high tower is made of a steel and wood construction. The curved wood construction makes it architecturally interesting. You have to pay an entrance fee and climb 192 steps …

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