View of Saaleck Castle – Fuchsstadt Earth Station loop from Greßthal

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View of Saaleck Castle – Fuchsstadt Earth Station loop from Greßthal

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4.8

(6)

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View of Saaleck Castle – Fuchsstadt Earth Station loop from Greßthal

02:08

29.5km

400m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.9 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.2 km

View of the satellite dishes in Fuchsstadt

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80 huge parabolic antennas in the Saale valley supply cruise ships and airplanes

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14.2 km

Hammelburg Cattle Market

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The market right is occupied in Hammelburg well into the year 1303. Cattle may have been traded on the market. The cattle market itself should have been used as such …

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14.4 km

Hammelburg Market Square and Historic Fountain

Highlight • Historical Site

The market fountain is well worth seeing and characterizes the image of the market square.

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14.9 km

View of Saaleck Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a great view of Saaleck Castle, which you can enjoy from your lounger.

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15.3 km

Hüterturm Hammelburg

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The so-called “Guardian Tower” was built between 1242 and 1260. The defensive tower is a protected architectural monument.

The three-story tower with a square floor plan is one of three …

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17.6 km

The earth station Fuchsstadt with more than 50 parabolic antennas is widely visible in the Saale valley. Operator of the radio station is the American group Intelsat and it serves as a ground station for communication with news satellites.

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27.2 km

Favorite Spot Upper Werntal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place for a little break with a view.

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29.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

7.88 km

4.29 km

355 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

9.05 km

3.75 km

238 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

13°C

6°C

42 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

June 7, 2025,Zum "Ort der Ents" und über die Machtilshäuser Berge mit Sportplatztrail zur.

In Langendorf, climb up the Klöffelsberg to the "Ort der Ents" (Ort of the Ents) and quarry. Downhill over the Machtilshäuser Hills and back via the Waldsportplatz trail.

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