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Buchfart Mill Weir – Rock Castle loop from Buchfart

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Buchfart Mill Weir – Rock Castle loop from Buchfart

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Buchfart Mill Weir – Rock Castle loop from Buchfart

01:07

3.60km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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130 m

Church of Our Lady Buchfart

Highlight • Religious Site

From the chortury church comes the oldest part of the Romanesque. In 1502, the parish Buchfart was rebuilt, so there was already the church (Wikipedia).

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228 m

Buchfart Watermill

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The old mill has been restored and is now operational again. With hydropower, the old machine technology can be used again for grinding grain. In the associated mill shop with …

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283 m

Buchfart Mill Weir

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Fine mill, renovated after the fall of the Berlin Wall. There is flour and fresh bread,

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494 m

Rock Castle

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A highlight with a rarity. In its heyday, this facility offered the villagers protection from attackers. Unfortunately, the condition is deteriorating with progressive erosion, which is why it is dangerous …

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501 m

View of Buchfart

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Above Buchfahrt lies this beautifully situated mountain inn, called Balsamine.
From the venerable old bridge (covered) over the Ilm River, a steep mountain path leads uphill (approx. 10 minutes).
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609 m

View of Buchfart Rock Castle

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Just worth seeing and a great view 💚🦊

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1.14 km

View from Balsamine

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Definitely enjoy a break at the Balsamine!

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3.43 km

Ilm Valley Tea Room — Buchfart

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opening hours
Fri, Sat
14 - 17 o'clock
Sun, holidays
12 - 18 o'clock
and by appointment

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3.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.53 km

1.51 km

334 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.62 km

1.51 km

292 m

113 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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