Best lake trails in Jena
4.2(145 reviews)
Explore the most popular lake 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 (44)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrWooded hike in Jena Forest - a nature reserve. This hike leads through the Jena Forest nature reserve. The route winds through the forest on well-maintained paths and leads to several beautiful viewpoints. This route is ideal for a sunny afternoon excursion. Highlights of the route: - Kahles cave - Bismarck Tower - Forester's lodge - Leutra
- 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.
- 4.8 (3)·Hard·11.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail near Jena, Thuringia. This is a loop trail south of Jena with many ascents and descents. Right at the beginning of the hike you are going high; the 353 m high Vogelberg is the highest point of the route. Further stations are Nennsdorf and Ammerbach. Highlights of the hike: - Vogelberg - Valley of the Ammerbach - Nennsdorf - Ammerbach
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Jena?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Jena is Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 5: Jena - Gera. This trail is estimated to be 61.6 km long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Jena?
Jena: With an ascent of 1,061 m, Kernberge from Lichtenhain has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 10: Jena - Gera with 1,059 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Jena?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Jena is Rundweg Jena with a 4.7-star rating from 9 reviews.