Circular path Rödel near Freyburg

Short description

An varied hike over meadows, through forests with magnificent views

Description

The hike starts in the town center/train station of the winegrowers' town of Freyburg. Along the edge of the forest, you can enjoy the view of the Schweigenberg, the terrace vineyards, and vineyard cottages. High above the Unstrut Valley, the monastery church of Zscheiplitz can be seen.
The hike continues over meadows and through a deciduous forest, the view from above reminiscent of an amphitheater.
The sky fairy blue and "flown over by kites" - this is how the Rödel plateau presents itself with its diverse flora. Koniks were settled to preserve the dry grassland and prevent overgrowth.
In the past, shell limestone was extracted from numerous quarries on the Rödel. Some of these old quarries are still open and visible, while nature has reclaimed others. A sunken lane leads through the forest and orchard to the village of Nißmitz.
You walk back to Freyburg across the Unstrut meadows with a view of Neuenburg Castle and the Ducal vineyard.

Directions

Freyburg train station - Balgstädt - Neuenburg Castle viewpoint - Nißmitz viewpoint - Rödel - Rödel viewing platform - Nißmitz - Freyburg

Parking information

at the shooting range in Freyburg