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E-bike 03 / 05 · Landscape & Saale

Bridge of Freedom & Pottiga Skywalk

A compact mountain-bike loop above the Saale valley

The mountain-bike loop connects the Bridge of Freedom with the Skywalk at Wachhügel in Pottiga. Further points lie on the Green Belt, at Blumenaumühle and in Untertiefengrün.

Grüne Aussichtsplattform am Wachhügel in Pottiga über dem SaaletalBenreis · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
Grüne Aussichtsplattform am Wachhügel in Pottiga über dem Saaletal
Distance
15.5 km
Duration
1 hr 21 min
Category
E-bike

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Route & navigation

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Start
Public starting point in Hirschberg
Destination
Return to Hirschberg
Intermediate stops
4
Provider
Komoot
Route type
Mountain bike
Komoot rating
Moderate
Ascent/descent
350 / 350 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

E-bike

15.5 km · 1 hr 21 min · E-bike

Safety

Safety

Komoot marks one short section where cycling is not permitted; check the passage on site.

Accessibility

Accessibility

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

Plan B

Plan B

Surface and rideability will be field-checked before guest release.

Accessibility

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

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Tour description

About the tour.

The compact loop leaves the public car park, crosses the Bridge of Freedom and climbs into the hills around Pottiga. The Skywalk at Wachhügel is the main viewpoint; the return passes points on the Green Belt and Untertiefengrün.

Level 03 · Stops

The path in 6 moments.

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

01

km 0

Public car park in Hirschberg

The public car park is the start and finish of the Komoot loop.
02

km 0,6

Bridge of Freedom

The bridge over the Saale is the first distinctive point on the route.
03

km 7,2

Skywalk at Wachhügel

The green viewing platform is the route's main viewpoint.
04

km 7,7

Green Belt bridge

A further Saale crossing lies shortly after the Skywalk.
05

km 7,8

Blumenaumühle

The former mill site lies directly on the following Saale section.
06

km 14,2

Untertiefengrün

The chapel on the village edge marks the return towards Hirschberg.

Set off safely

Before you start.

  • Komoot marks one short section where cycling is not permitted; check the passage on site.
  • Secure the bicycle at the Skywalk and approach the platform on foot.
  • Surface and rideability will be field-checked before guest release.

Editorial verification

What is reliable?

Concept and stops describedOn-site test openCheck openings and closuresFinalise barriers and plan B

The status remains visible without presenting an untested route as a finished guest recommendation.

Charging · E-bike

From the private start into the public network.

Charging at the house is for overnight guests only. On the way, this route points to the regional e-bike network information. Availability, opening hours, connector and tariff are checked again before guest release.

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