Best partially-paved trails in Jena
4.2(130 reviews)
Explore the most popular partially paved 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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- 4.7 (21)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail near Jena, Thuringia. Fans of beautiful views and old buildings will get their money's worth on this circular trail. There is plenty to discover not only at the ruins of Lobdeburg Castle, which was first mentioned in a document in 1166, but also around Lobeda's old town centre. Lobeda Castle in particular stands out here. Highlights of the hike: - Lobeda Castle - Johannisberg - Spitzberg - Lobeda Castle - Lobeda old town
- 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...
- 4.9 (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
- 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.
- 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...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest partially paved trail in Jena?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially paved trail in Jena is Horizontale Rund um Jena 2016 - 100km. This trail is estimated to be 95.9 km long.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Jena?
Jena: With an ascent of 2,834 m, Horizontale Rund um Jena 2016 - 100km has the most elevation gain of all of the partially paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for partially paved trails is Horizontal "Around Jena" with 2,600 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult partially paved trail in Jena?
The most popular and difficult partially paved trail in Jena is Jenaer Kernberglauf with a 4.9-star rating from 15 reviews.