Best river trails in Jena

Stage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail "SaaleHorizontale", Thuringia. This is the first stage of the certified SaaleHorizontale quality trail, a wonderful hike through the Saale valley, starting and finishing in Jena. The first stage of the long-distance hiking trail starts in Jena and ends in Ziegenhain. As the trail climbs quite steeply in places and you walk close to steep rocks, particularly in the Pennicken Valley, this hike is categorised as challenging. Fantastic views of the...

Popular circular hiking trail near Jena, Thuringia. This circular hike through the Windknollen nature reserve, which is steeped in history, feels as if you have been transported to the Wild West. The 363 m high Windknollen, surrounded by prairie-like open landscapes, gained national fame as the scene of the battle of Jena and Auerstedt, which Napoleon's troops opened. Natural attractions are not neglected either. You hike past the Steinbach waterfall and discover rare orchids, red kites,...

Panoramic 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

6th 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...

Breathtaking mountain bike tour near Jena, Thuringia. This is a beautiful mountain bike route for advanced riders. It offers marvellous views. Rugged rock faces make this route something special. The route starts and ends at the railway station, so it is possible to travel to and from the station by public transport. The route runs along the shell limestone cliffs, some of the trails there are only wafer-thin. A head for heights and strong nerves are a must! The rewards are the magnificent...

Popular, 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

Panoramic 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

Stage 2 of the long-distance hiking trail "SaaleHorizontale", Thuringia. This is the second stage of the certified SaaleHorizontale quality trail, a wonderful hike through the Saale valley, starting and finishing in Jena. The second stage of the long-distance hiking trail starts in Ziegenhain and ends in Beutnitz. This section also involves a lot of uphill and downhill walking - sturdy shoes and a certain level of fitness are highly recommended. Great views, for example from the Königsstuhl,...