Best bike touring trails in Jena
3.9(33 reviews)
Explore the most popular bike touring 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.
Top trails
- 4.6 (13)·Moderate·43.5 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr6th 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...
- 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 bike touring trail in Jena?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Jena is Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 5: Jena - Gera. This trail is estimated to be 61.6 km long.
Which bike touring 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 bike touring trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bike touring trails is Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 5: Jena - Gera with 1,048 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Jena?
The most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Jena is Rund um den Lämmerberg und Kirchberg with a 4.0-star rating from 2 reviews.