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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful canoe trips along the Unstrut
Water trails
· Saale-Unstrut
Saale water hiking from Bad Kösen via Naumburg to Weißenfels - Stage 11
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
29.8 km
5:58 h
0 m
17 m
Between vineyards and picturesque landscape, they cruise leisurely from Bad Kösen to Naumburg. In Naumburger Blütengrund, the Unstrut flows into the Saale, the river becomes wider and takes you further to Weißenfels.
Water trails
Saale - Stage 1 on the Blue Ribbon - From Camburg to Naumburg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
26.5 km
5:20 h
9 m
25 m
Impressive paddling route along proud castles through the northernmost wine-growing region of Germany.
Attention: The Saale is closed from the water recreation area in Großheringen (km 181.5) to the entry point directly in front of the pier MS "Bad Kösen" / Karina's Blockhütte (km 175.0) from 01.09.25 to 19.09.25, Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. due to repair and renovation work on Saale bridges 10 and 09.
Water trails
· Saale-Unstrut
Unstrut - the canoe and paddle route through history, nature, and enjoyment
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
104.7 km
21:08 h
138 m
181 m
The Unstrut is a leisurely hiking river suitable for beginners and families. The river is navigable from Straußfurt, and from Artern no more portaging at weirs is necessary, as locks are available. The Unstrut flows into the Saale in Naumburg and forms a pillar of the canoeing area in southern Saxony-Anhalt.
Water trails
· Saale-Unstrut
Saale - water hiking from Camburg to Naumburg - stage 10
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
26.4 km
5:30 h
13 m
33 m
Scenic paddling route through the northernmost wine-growing region of Germany from Camburg to the cathedral city of Naumburg. Muschelkalk cliffs accompany you on this stage to the vineyards along the Saale. Between Kaatschen and Großheringen, nature is particularly beautiful, and kingfisher colonies find their place here. Saaleck Castle and Rudelsburg majestically throne on their cliffs and frame this impressive backdrop.
Water trails
· Saxony-Anhalt
Saale - Stage 2 on the Blue Ribbon - From Naumburg to Weißenfels
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17.5 km
4:00 h
0 m
6 m
Along the Saale meadows past proud castles to Weißenfels - once proud residence city of the Wettins
Water trails
· Thuringian Forest
Thuringian Saale
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
200.2 km
40:01 h
2 m
330 m
The diverse landscape along the Saale in Thuringia offers ideal conditions for short and extended canoe routes.
Water trails
· Saale-Unstrut
Half-day route Kirchscheidungen - Balgstädt
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10.8 km
3:30 h
6 m
8 m
Comfortable half-day route along the vineyards. Duration approx. 3.5 hours. A lock at Laucha on the way. Dining options on the shore. Return transfer possible through OUTTOUR Aktivreisen in Kirchscheidungen.
Water trails
· Saale-Unstrut
1-day route on the Unstrut
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
19.8 km
4:00 h
7 m
16 m
20 kilometer canoe route on the Unstrut from Karsdorf to Freyburg (Unstrut). This route can be shortened to 15 kilometers from Kirchscheidungen and also runs to Freyburg (Unstrut).
Water trails
· Saale-Unstrut
Winter water hiking Saale: From Camburg to Schönburg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13 km
2:37 h
12 m
15 m
Through snowy castle landscapes by canoe
Water trails
· Saale-Unstrut
In the footsteps of the Saale rafters from Camburg to Großheringen
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
8.2 km
2:30 h
6 m
12 m
The cozy raft trip on the Saale is just the thing for families and friends to relax together.

