Best backpacking trails in Jena

Stage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail "SaaleHorizontale", Thuringia. This is the first stage of the certified SaaleHorizontale quality trail, a wonderful hike through the Saale valley, starting and finishing in Jena. The first stage of the long-distance hiking trail starts in Jena and ends in Ziegenhain. As the trail climbs quite steeply in places and you walk close to steep rocks, particularly in the Pennicken Valley, this hike is categorised as challenging. Fantastic views of the...

6th section of the official Saale Cycle Route from the source of the Saale to the mouth of the Elbe The long-distance cycle route is an official cycle route of the Saaleradweg e.V. and is signposted with the pictogram of a cyclist on a blue stripe and the text "Saale". The long-distance cycle route runs along the D-Route 11 cycle route, which runs from the Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria. The route is also a section of the R1 European Cycle Route (France/Russia) and the EuroVelo2...

Stage 2 of the long-distance hiking trail "SaaleHorizontale", Thuringia. This is the second stage of the certified SaaleHorizontale quality trail, a wonderful hike through the Saale valley, starting and finishing in Jena. The second stage of the long-distance hiking trail starts in Ziegenhain and ends in Beutnitz. This section also involves a lot of uphill and downhill walking - sturdy shoes and a certain level of fitness are highly recommended. Great views, for example from the Königsstuhl,...

12th section of the official long-distance cycle route through Germany from the Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria (D-Route 11) The D-Route D11 (Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria) runs along the entire route from Rostock to Freilassing in Bavaria. The route generally runs along tarmac roads with little traffic. The long-distance cycle route is partly signposted with the D11 logo (half a wheel and "11" on a red background), but in some places there are only signs for local cycle paths.

Varied long-distance hiking trail near Jena, Thuringia. The SaaleHorizontale long-distance hiking trail, recognized as a quality trail by the German Hiking Association, offers plenty of culture and unspoiled nature over 70 km. The hike, usually completed in four daily stages, leads through the beautiful Saale Valley, characterized by imposing shell limestone slopes and magnificent beech forests. Castles, castle ruins, and over twenty viewpoints await along the way. The start and finish of...

Stage 10 of the Mittelland Route. On the 10th day tour of the Mittelland Route, you cycle from the university town of Jena with its numerous viewpoints and historical sights along the Rhoda to Hermsdorf. Here you have covered most of the altitude metres of the cycle tour and the route continues mostly downhill through peaceful forests to the stage finish in Gera. Highlights: - Jena: Thalstein Castle, Jenzigaussicht, Napoleon Stone, Bismarck Tower, Kunitzburg Castle - Zeitzgrund nature...

Popular, scenic event route around Jena, Thuringia. The Horizontale around Jena is an annual long-distance hike and donates its proceeds to charitable causes. The route offers unique panoramic views of the Saale valley and the city of light, Jena. For the most part, the hike leads through the surrounding nature reserves and through varied nature and landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - City of Light Jena - Regional flora and fauna - Catering and support

Round trip near Jena, Thuringia. A beautiful and quite long circular hike in the south-west of Jena. You start in Lichtenhain and hike through the woods and across fields at Lammerberg, Holzberg, Lindenberg, Cospoth and Vogelberg. The route goes up and down again and again and you can enjoy wonderful views of the landscape along the way. Highlights: - Viewpoints

5th section of the Thuringian Chain of Towns cycle route from Eisenach to Altenburg The term "Thuringian chain of towns" refers to an imaginary 130 kilometre-long line along which the six largest towns in the federal state of Thuringia are strung together in an easterly direction. The long-distance cycle route has predominantly flat terrain and runs largely on tarmac country lanes and minor roads. The route markings include the name "Thüringer Städtekette" with the pictogram of a cyclist in...