We meet at the main train station in Halle and travel together to Großkorbetha, where the actual tour starts. First we cross the Saale, then we follow it upstream through a dreamy floodplain landscape before coming across impressive historical monuments. One highlight, for example, is the "church without a village", a remnant of the settlement of Treben, which fell into desolation in the Middle Ages. The remains of an even older Slavic cemetery are also fascinating. The trail then continues through natural alluvial forest before revealing views of the vineyards opposite near Burgscheidungen - the first in the Saale-Unstrut region. Finally, we reach the old residential town of Weißenfels with its baroque castle "Neu-Augustusburg" via Klemmbergpark. From there, we once again enjoy wonderful views of the town and the Saale valley before starting our return journey from the nearby train station.
Saale floodplain between Kleinkorbetha and Dehlitz
Treben church ("church without a village")
Slavic cemetery
Vineyard views
Klemmberg Park Weißenfels
Neu-Augustusburg Castle Weißenfels
Meeting point: Halle (Saale) main station - main entrance
Arrival: Train journey approx. 20 minutes, without changing trains
Starting point of the hike: Großkorbetha train station
Destination: Weißenfels train station (route hike)
Length: 13.4 km
Elevation gain: 123 m (up), 136 m (down)
Duration: 3.5 h pure walking time + enjoyment and information stops
Difficulty: easy - medium (also suitable for less experienced hikers)
Max. Group size: 20 people
Ticket price: 10 € (plus travel costs)
Hey, I'm Thomas, a certified hiking guide with the German Hiking Association and a passionate hiker. My heart beats for the wonderful landscapes of my home region. Whether Saale-Unstrut, (southern) Harz or the Lower Saale Valley. From Halle, it often takes less than an hour to reach breathtaking natural and cultural landscapes that are waiting to be discovered. My preference: quiet paths, ancient places of power, the most beautiful views. I would like to share my passion with you here and invite you to come with me - into the breathtaking, mysterious and beautiful nature on your doorstep. I look forward to seeing you there!
The tour has a quiet magic and combines a natural river meadow with historical places and an often underestimated beauty: Weißenfels.