Best beach trails in Jena
4.2(50 reviews)
Explore the most popular beach trails near Jena with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.9 (15)·Hard·5.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular, varied running route around Jena, Thuringia. This is the route of the Jena Kernberglauf. Every year, numerous running fans run the eventful route along the fantastic Jena landscape: between the unique shell limestone slopes, there are always fantastic views of the city of Jena and the Saale valley. Highlights of the route: - Jena shell limestone slopes - Saale valley - Varied landscape
- 3.9 (4)·Moderate·54.4 km·Est. 12.5–14 hr12th 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.
- 3.7 (5)·Moderate·60.8 km·Est. 14.5–16 hrStage 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...
- Moderate·61.6 km·Est. 14.5–16 hr5th 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...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest beach trail in Jena?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Jena is Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 5: Jena - Gera. This trail is estimated to be 61.6 km long.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Jena?
Jena: With an ascent of 1,059 m, Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 10: Jena - Gera has the most elevation gain of all of the beach trails in the area. The next highest ascent for beach trails is Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 5: Jena - Gera with 1,048 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult beach trail in Jena?
The most popular and difficult beach trail in Jena is Jenaer Kernberglauf with a 4.9-star rating from 15 reviews.