Best wildlife trails in Jena

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 loop trail near Jena, Thuringia. Pure nature is the name of the game on this relaxed loop trail in the Leutra valley. On the way there, you often hike on very natural paths along the babbling brook (sturdy shoes are an advantage). Already you should keep your eyes open to discover wild flowers such as orchids and lilies of the valley. The true hiking highlight for all hobby botanists, however, awaits towards the end of the route: the orchid meadow, where the rare flowers can be seen...

Varied long-distance hiking trail near Jena, Thuringia. The SaaleHorizontale long-distance hiking trail, recognized as a quality trail by the German Hiking Association, offers plenty of culture and unspoiled nature over 70 km. The hike, usually completed in four daily stages, leads through the beautiful Saale Valley, characterized by imposing shell limestone slopes and magnificent beech forests. Castles, castle ruins, and over twenty viewpoints await along the way. The start and finish of...

Round trip near Jena, Thuringia. A beautiful and quite long circular hike in the south-west of Jena. You start in Lichtenhain and hike through the woods and across fields at Lammerberg, Holzberg, Lindenberg, Cospoth and Vogelberg. The route goes up and down again and again and you can enjoy wonderful views of the landscape along the way. Highlights: - Viewpoints