Schulpforta Abbey Church – Lion Monument near Bad Kösen loop from Roßbach

Schulpforta Abbey Church – Lion Monument near Bad Kösen loop from Roßbach

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Schulpforta Abbey Church – Lion Monument near Bad Kösen loop from Roßbach

01:57

32.3km

330m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Saale-Ilm-Platten bei Bad Kösen

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.16 km

View of Naumburg Cathedral and Courthouse

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A great view, the courthouse is in front of the cathedral.

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4.85 km

Klopstock Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The water from the Kloppstock spring, encased in shell limestone, flows with considerable pressure.
A welcome cooling off on hot days.
Seating is also available, making this an ideal place to take a break.

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5.63 km

Schulpforta Abbey Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A great old church, would be a fantastic setting for a medieval film.

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5.70 km

Schulpforte Monastery and School

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Schulpforte is an OT from Naumburg. Formerly a monastery, now a state school. A place worth seeing 👍

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12.0 km

Lion Monument at Saale-Ilm-Platten

Highlight • Monument

Very nice place for a rest

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12.0 km

View of the Saale Valley from the Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal)

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Before the bridge to the entrance of the Rudelsburg, turn right down and enjoy the view.

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12.0 km

View of the Saale Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.1 km

Lion Monument near Bad Kösen

Highlight • Monument

From there you have a very nice view of Bad Kösen and the surrounding area..😃👍🏻

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32.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

8.70 km

5.10 km

4.80 km

1.19 km

643 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

9.78 km

2.15 km

2.01 km

1.82 km

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

7°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

April 13, 2023,Schotter und Matsch…

It was a lap that I might have done better on a mountain bike 😉 The new tires (g-one rs) are not necessarily intended for mud, but they worked okay there too..

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