Nordwestlich von Halle

The route is moderately challenging, scenic, and is mostly low in car traffic.

In terms of distance, it can also be tackled 'quickly' after work or is ideal for acclimatization in spring.

As a loop, it can start anywhere; I chose the picturesque Kröllwitz Bridge with its socialist charm at the foot of the Giebichenstein castle ruins as my starting point.

There are two notable ascents of which one short but steep (about 1.5 km, 8%) can be skipped by turning directly to the Saale in Salzmünde and not climbing the 'mountain' over Gödewitz, although this also means missing out on a relaxing descent. The second ascent stretches from Wettin to Lettewitz moderately (6-8%), but over more than 5 km.

In Wettin, you have to take the ferry which crosses the Saale every few minutes. The costs for bike and rider in 2008 were 50 cents.

The path is almost entirely paved and therefore also well-suited for road bikes. On a real bike path, you rarely ride, but for example in Halle itself, where traffic is quite dense, it's most of the time.