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Saale Loop Hirschberg–Sparnberg–Rudolphstein

Circular walk along the Saale loop

A circular walk along the Saale loop between Hirschberg, Sparnberg and Rudolphstein.

Blick in die grüne Landschaft rund um HirschbergPeterBraun74 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Blick in die grüne Landschaft rund um Hirschberg
Distance
14.9 km
Duration
approx. 4 hrs 3 min
Category
On foot

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Route & navigation

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Start
Public car park in Hirschberg
Destination
Return to Hirschberg
Intermediate stops
2
Provider
Komoot
Komoot rating
Moderate
Ascent/descent
219 / 219 m
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Route profile

What matters before setting out.

A few concrete details help more than a long checklist. Open points remain clearly marked.

Rhythm

On foot

14.9 km · approx. 4 hrs 3 min · On foot

Safety

Safety

Plan sturdy footwear and enough water for the circuit.

Accessibility

Accessibility

Surface, gradients, steps and lower-step alternatives are documented by segment during the on-site test.

Plan B

Plan B

Choose a shorter alternative during flooding, ice or storms.

Accessibility

Surface, gradients, steps and lower-step alternatives are documented by segment during the on-site test.

Tour description

About the tour.

A circular walk along the Saale loop between Hirschberg, Sparnberg and Rudolphstein. Along the way, Sparnberg, Rudolphstein and Return to Hirschberg come together as a varied walk. Following the Saale, the circuit closes back at its starting point.

Level 05 · Stops

The path in 4 moments.

Each stop will have its own picture, 40–70 words, practical notes, audio and a visible verification status at launch.

01

00:00

Public car park in Hirschberg

The circular walk begins at the public starting point in Hirschberg.
02

01:15

Sparnberg

The village on the Saale marks the first section of the broad river loop.
03

02:30

Rudolphstein

The circuit continues along the Saale loop towards Rudolphstein.
04

04:03

Return to Hirschberg

Following the Saale, the circuit closes back at its starting point.

Set off safely

Before you start.

  • Plan sturdy footwear and enough water for the circuit.
  • Check path conditions and possible closures along the Saale before setting out.
  • Choose a shorter alternative during flooding, ice or storms.

Editorial verification

What is reliable?

Route basis documentedDistance, time and season describedDay-of-travel closure check openFinalise barriers and plan B

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