Saale Cycle Path – View of the Saale in Saalfeld loop from Pflanzwirbach

Mountain biking trails

Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Rudolstadt

Saale Cycle Path – View of the Saale in Saalfeld loop from Pflanzwirbach

Moderate

4.7

(29)

riders

Saale Cycle Path – View of the Saale in Saalfeld loop from Pflanzwirbach

02:14

38.4km

240m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: October 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.74 km for 60 m

After 20.4 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.64 km

Stadtschloss Ludwigsburg

Castle

3.69 km

Thuringian Farmhouses

Highlight • Historical Site

A wonderful sight, these old farmhouses. Unfortunately it was closed when we visited and there was no sign far and wide. Possibly private property.

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3.90 km

RSC Memorial (Rudolstadt Seniors' Convent Monument)

Highlight • Monument

pretty to look at

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5.56 km

Volkstedt Weir

Highlight • River

A place to linger longer and to listen and watch the water.

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8.71 km

Oberpreilipp Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Such buildings are always beautiful to look at, but unfortunately the best times of this church are over.

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12.5 km

Saale Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

One of the most beautiful sections of the cycle path

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15.9 km

This section of the Saale cycle path through Saalfeld is, in my opinion, the most beautiful. There are numerous spots for a cozy break, where you can let your gaze wander or simply listen to the rushing of the Saale.

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17.0 km

Pioniersteg Bridge over the Saale

Highlight • Bridge

Okay to cross the Saale

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26.0 km

View of the Saale in Remschütz

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice place with magnificent half-timbered houses

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38.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

7.88 km

4.78 km

4.03 km

3.46 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

4.76 km

2.80 km

1.70 km

475 m

272 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

10°C

-1°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

October 29, 2022,... kleine Cardio Runde 🚲

The last time I sat on a bicycle saddle was in July 🙈

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March 8, 2025,... der Saale entlang ☀️🌳🚴‍♀️💦🍃

Relaxed round in the best weather☀️on call 😎

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January 23, 2022,Sonntagsrunde - Saalfeld - Rudolstadt - Saalfeld

Hello dear community,
Today my tour first took me across Saalfeld to do a few things. Then it went from the center via the train station onto the Saale cycle path in the direction of Rudolstadt. With a short stop at the "Schillershöhe" we then continued across the large meadow, where you have a great view of the Heidecksburg, further …

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