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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfelder Höhe

Schwarzburg Castle – Dittrichshütte Tower Windmill loop from Wittgendorf

Bike touring routes & trails

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfelder Höhe

Schwarzburg Castle – Dittrichshütte Tower Windmill loop from Wittgendorf

Hard

7

riders

Schwarzburg Castle – Dittrichshütte Tower Windmill loop from Wittgendorf

02:22

28.9km

650m

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: May 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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7.50 km

Sorbitzteich

Lake

2

10.5 km

Schwarzburg Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

It's really fun to cycle here and thanks to the many trees even when it's a little warmer. Great landscape, always varied along the river with many beautiful rest areas.

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3

11.3 km

View of Schlossberg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Here is a beautifully designed small swimming pool with a snack bar, which is also open to hikers and cyclists.

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4

12.3 km

View of the Schwarza River in Schwarzatal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always nice 🙏🦊

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5

13.0 km

Schneckenborn Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice place right on the Schwarza and the bike or hiking trail.

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6

13.9 km

Schwarzburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Schwarzburg Castle offers an exciting blend of history, impressive architecture, and beautiful nature. Don't miss the Imperial Hall with its imperial portraits, the Princely Armory with its unique collection of weapons, and the magnificent view of the Schwarza Valley.

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7

13.9 km

View of the Schwarza River

Highlight • River

8

22.0 km

Dittrichshütte Tower Windmill

Highlight • Monument

It was built in 1865 with massive masonry.

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B

28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

7.25 km

5.08 km

2.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

7.07 km

2.79 km

1.57 km

296 m

126 m

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Thursday 16 July

23°C

15°C

94 %

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