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Zuckerbahn cycle path

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Zuckerbahn cycling route near Crauschwitz
Photo: Stefan Goeschka, Saale-Unstrut-Tourismus GmbH

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37-kilometer-long bike route along the former railway line between Zeitz and Camburg, from the idyllic Elster valley to the picturesque Saale valley.

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moderate

Distance 37.3 km

2:35 h

287 m

315 m

293 m

121 m

The Zuckerbahn cycle path runs along the disused former railway line between Zeitz and Camburg, from the idyllic Elster valley to the picturesque Saale valley. The mostly gentle route follows the state border between Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, passing through the towns of Zeitz, Droyßig, Osterfeld and Schkölen, as well as the Zeitz forest and the Wethau valley. Along the continuously developed cycle path, there are always attractive views of the surrounding countryside.

Author’s recommendation

Detour to Schkölen moated castle.

Detour to Camburg and visit the city museum.

Author

Stefan Goeschka

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Saale-Unstrut-Tourismus GmbH

Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

293 m

Lowest point

121 m

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Asphalt

35.6 km

Dirt road

649 m

Path

109 m

Road

971 m

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Rest stops

Restaurant Ratskeller

Safety information

We ask for mutual consideration between hikers, cyclists, riders & motor vehicle traffic.

Tips and suggestions

http://www.radweg-zeitz-camburg.de/

Roadbook

Zeitz - Grana - Kretzschau - Droyßig - Romsdorf - Roda - Waldau - Haardorf - Utenbach - Seidewitz - Schkölen - Molau - Crauschwitz - Tümpling - Stöben.

Note: During your bike route, you will be guided by cycle tourist destination and intermediate signposts.

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Schloss Moritzburg Zeitz: Barockes Erbe in Sachsen-Anhalt
Unterirdisches Zeitz
Schlosspark Moritzburg
Dom St. Peter und Paul mit romanischer Krypta
Moritzburg castle museum, Zeitz
Schkölen
Restaurant Ratskeller
Wasserburg Schkölen
E-Bike-Ladestation Schkölen
Trojaburg/Rasenlabyrinth Graitschen
Reiterhof Zöthen im Schullandheim
Burg Camburg
Wassertouristik Camburg
KanuTours Camburg
Pension Töpfer
Stadtmuseum Camburg
Stadtbibliothek Camburg
Bogenverleih Camburg - Martin Reuter
Camburg
Pension Hildebrandt
Cyriaksruine Dornburg-Camburg

Public transport

Accessible by train: stops Zeitz and Camburg (Saale)

Directions

The federal motorways A 9 and A 4 offer ideal access by car to the starting point of your choice.

You can reach the starting points Zeitz and Camburg from the direction of Berlin/Munich via the A 9 (exit no. 21 Naumburg).

Parking

Parking options in Camburg: Brauhausgasse parking lot and shooting range

Coordinates

51.054495, 12.127843

DMS

51°03'16.2"N 12°07'40.2"E

UTM

33U 298715 5659810

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User Questions

Sind die für 2025 aufgeführten Sperrmaßnahmen 2026 noch aktuell? Gibt es unterwegs Einkehrmöglichkeiten?

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February 18, 2026

Stefan Goeschka

Saale-Unstrut-Tourismus GmbH

Die Baumaßnahmen am Zuckerbahnradweg nahe Tümpling waren seitens der anordnenden Behörden bis 30.08.2025 befristet. Da uns keine Informationen bezüglich einer Verlängerung zugegangen ist, gehen wir davon aus, dass die Maßnahmen abgeschlossen wurden. Der Radweg war aber auch während der Bauzeit passierbar.

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February 18, 2026

Stefan Goeschka

Saale-Unstrut-Tourismus GmbH

Zur Gastronomie: In Camburg gibt es die Altdeutsche Bierstube (www.altdeutsche-camburg.de) und das Cafe` Bergner (https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-Bergner-100034170806460/). In Zeitz gibt es diverse Möglichkeiten im Stadtgebiet. Dazwischen empfiehlt sich die Mitnahme von Brotzeit und Getränken, für eine ausgiebige Rast direkt am Radweg.

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Status

Open

Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

37.3 km

Duration

2:35 h

Ascent

287 m

Descent

315 m

Highest point

293 m

Lowest point

121 m

Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest Linear route

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Zuckerbahn cycle path

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Safety information

Tips and suggestions

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Parking

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