Best camping trails in Jena
4.4(46 reviews)
Explore the most popular camping 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
- 4.5 (18)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Saale valley, Thuringia. This 14-kilometre hike leads high up to Jena's local mountain. The ascent to the Jenzig, which is one of the "Seven Wonders of Jena", is tough, but once you have mastered this challenge, you can relax and enjoy the fantastic views for the rest of the way. Highlights of the hike: - Jenzig - Gleisberg - Views over the Saale valley
- 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...
- 4.7 (9)·Hard·24.1 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Saale valley, Thuringia. This hike leads high up to Jena's local mountain. The ascent to the Jenzig, which is one of the "Seven Wonders of Jena", is tough, but once you have mastered this challenge, you can enjoy the fantastic views for the rest of the way in a relatively relaxed manner. Only at the FFH Windknollen on the way back is there another climb. Highlights of the hike: - Jenzig - Gleisberg - Views over the Saale valley - FFH TH 123 Windknollen
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest camping trail in Jena?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Jena is Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 12: Jena - Saalfeld. This trail is estimated to be 54.4 km long.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Jena?
Jena: With an ascent of 834 m, Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 12: Jena - Saalfeld has the most elevation gain of all of the camping trails in the area. The next highest ascent for camping trails is Saaleradweg Etappe 6: Jena - Naumburg with 784 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult camping trail in Jena?
The most popular and difficult camping trail in Jena is Rundweg Jena with a 4.7-star rating from 9 reviews.