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Saaleck Castle – View of Saaleck and Rudelsburg loop from Dornburg (Saale)

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Saaleck Castle – View of Saaleck and Rudelsburg loop from Dornburg (Saale)

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Saaleck Castle – View of Saaleck and Rudelsburg loop from Dornburg (Saale)

02:44

45.0km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.7 km for 6 m

After 17.7 km for 12 m

After 23.3 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.07 km

Camburg Castle

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The way to the castle and to the heights is not particularly long, but it is quite steep with a gradient of 10 percent and more. In addition, it goes …

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13.7 km

Zahn Winery on the Saale

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Here you will find a rest area and signpost next to the Saale bridge

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17.8 km

Saaleck Castle

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Saaleck Castle is the older of the two castles. It was built around 1050 as a border castle to protect a trade route. It has been uninhabited and derelict since 1585.

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19.1 km

Lion Monument near Bad Kösen

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

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19.1 km

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck castles

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Here, near the Rudelsburg, you can linger and enjoy the view of the Saale valley.

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19.1 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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23.2 km

Bad Kösen Graduation Tower

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The graduation tower was built in the middle of the 18th century. The technical monument was once used for salt production and is still fully functional.

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27.8 km

View of Saaleck and Rudelsburg

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Beautiful view of the two castles Rudelsburg and Burg Saaleck.

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29.9 km

Dorfteich

Lake

45.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

11.4 km

8.83 km

7.12 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

6.01 km

3.24 km

2.34 km

522 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

21°C

16°C

49 %

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Saaleck Castle – View of Saaleck and Rudelsburg loop from Dornburg (Saale)

Camburg Castle

Zahn Winery on the Saale

Saaleck Castle

Lion Monument near Bad Kösen

View of Rudelsburg and Saaleck castles

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

Bad Kösen Graduation Tower

View of Saaleck and Rudelsburg

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