Best trails near Residenzschloss Heidecksburg

Historical circular route in Rudolstadt, Thuringia. A marvellous circular walk through Rudolstadt - Schiller's "secret lover". Start at the Schiller Bridge on the Saale. The route heads east, past the gondola station, to Schillerhöhe and on to Heinrich Heine Park and across the Saale. You should definitely take the time to discover the historic old town with its museums, castles and cafés. On the way back, you will reach the lower gondola station before returning to the starting...

Challenging hike from Bad Blankenburg via Rudolstadt The hike begins in Bad Blankenburg, where it first crosses the Schwarza river. From here, the route leads past beautiful viewpoints over the Zeigenheimer Berg to Rudolstadt, where a detour to Heidecksburg Castle is recommended. After a second ascent, the hike finally leads to Kochberg Castle, where you can visit the castle and the beautiful castle park.