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Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Bad Neustadt an der Saale

Arch Bridge at the Saale Meadows – Ruins of Salzburg Castle loop from Bad Neustadt (Saale)

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Bad Neustadt an der Saale

Arch Bridge at the Saale Meadows – Ruins of Salzburg Castle loop from Bad Neustadt (Saale)

Moderate

4.7

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312

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Arch Bridge at the Saale Meadows – Ruins of Salzburg Castle loop from Bad Neustadt (Saale)

02:07

7.78km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.00 km

Saale River Crossing

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A nicer alternative to crossing the Saale than the parallel road bridge

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2.84 km

Zigzag Path to Ludwigshöhe Pavilion

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Magnificent views of the Rhön and NES

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3.25 km

View from Luitpoldhöhe over Bad Neustadt and the Rhön

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A really nice place with a great view.

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4.44 km

Singletrack on the south slope of the Salzburg

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On the southern slope of the Salzburg, a single trail winds through bushes and under mighty pine trees.

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5.15 km

Ruins of Salzburg Castle

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Well-preserved castle complex in Bad Neustadt. Since the castle is privately owned, many parts can only be visited during a guided tour.

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5.74 km

Spa and Palace Park Bad Neustadt

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Originally designed as a strictly geometrical park for the late Baroque Schloss Neuhaus, today's Schlosshotel, the garden was transformed in the 19th century, following the zeitgeist, into a romantic English landscape garden.
From: frankens-paradiese.de/poi/kur-_und_schlosspark_bad_neust-9052

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6.36 km

Gazebo in the Kurpark

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chilled corner with beautiful paths

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6.38 km

Spa Park Bad Neustadt an der Saale

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Located in the immediate vicinity of the Franconian Saale.. spacious area that invites you to linger and relax

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7.78 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

1.69 km

1.19 km

745 m

617 m

113 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

2.29 km

1.42 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

32°C

16°C

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

April 8, 2025,Premium Stadtwanderweg Bad Neustadt a.d. Saale

The entire hike, including descriptions and photos, is available on my Facebook page "Hiking SW and Surroundings."

facebook.com/share/p/198b4VuEtq

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November 12, 2023,Premium Stadtwanderweg Bad Neustadt 12.11.2023

Start 🛫 and end 🎯 at the bus station
Unfortunately we couldn't walk the whole way because the small bridge over the Brend (Schillerhain) is still closed due to construction work at the Juze (flood protection).
We always followed the "N" signposts, but apparently there are a few deviations from the available ".gpx" file...

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November 24, 2024,Premium Stadtwanderweg Bad Neustadt a. d. Saale

Beautiful Sunday afternoon. Beautiful and interesting hiking route. I didn't know it at all until last Sunday.

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March 12, 2025,Bad Neustadt/Saale - Premium Stadtwanderweg

"Premium City Hiking Trail" is the official name, and it's signposted accordingly.

The name is absolutely justified; a trail in a class of its own! I was particularly surprised by the excellently preserved Salzburg, which is even still inhabited. The Luitpoldshöhe, the Kurpark, the confluence of the Saale and Brend rivers, the city center, beautiful paths... and... and...
...highly recommended!

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July 18, 2024,Salzburg und Luitpoldhöhe - Runde von Bad Neustadt

Nice little tour from Bad Neustadt. The Salzburg is privately owned and cannot be visited. However, you can get to the inner courtyard and the small church. In the inner courtyard there is a restaurant (Italian) and parking spaces for visitors. You can walk all the way around the castle from the outside. You always get beautiful views of the …

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August 29, 2021,Regenwanderung 🌧️🚶‍♀️rund um Neuscht zur Salzburg und Luitpoldhöhe 29.08.2021

When the weather is nice 🌞 everyone can 🚶‍♀️ hike ... Thickly wrapped up (would have been suitable for winter too) I ventured outside in the pouring rain in the afternoon. Shortly afterwards the rain stopped too and it became a nice hike. The trees and plants🌱☘️🍀🌿🌾 also get a completely different shine due to the moisture

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February 25, 2024,Premium Stadtwanderweg NES

We didn't do the whole tour, we shortened the tour of the city and went straight to La Cucina :-)

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March 25, 2025,2025.03.25 Bad Neustadt a. d. Saale Premium Stadt-Wanderweg

The premium hiking tour from Bad Neustart a. d. Saale offers a cross-section of the sights and views of the town and region, highly recommended 🌞😎

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Arch Bridge at the Saale Meadows – Ruins of Salzburg Castle loop from Bad Neustadt (Saale)

Saale River Crossing

Zigzag Path to Ludwigshöhe Pavilion

View from Luitpoldhöhe over Bad Neustadt and the Rhön

Singletrack on the south slope of the Salzburg

Ruins of Salzburg Castle

Spa and Palace Park Bad Neustadt

Gazebo in the Kurpark

Spa Park Bad Neustadt an der Saale

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