Best trails near Saale
3.9(12 reviews)
Saale: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Saale: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Saale are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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.
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·62.1 km·Est. 14.5–16 hrVaried cycle tour near Jena, Thuringia. A beautiful circular cycle tour along four rivers: the Gleise, the Saale, the Roda and the Zeitzbach. The route leads through the forest, along smaller, less busy roads and many wide cycle paths (including the Saale cycle path in the Saale-Holzland district of Thuringia). From Bürgel, you cycle along a railway cycle path for a while. There are numerous rest stops along the way. The route often follows the popular Thuringian Mill Cycle...
- 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...
- Moderate·99.1 km·Est. 24 hr+5th 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...
- Moderate·61.6 km·Est. 14.5–16 hr5th section of the Thuringian Chain of Towns cycle route from Eisenach to Altenburg The term "Thuringian chain of towns" refers to an imaginary 130 kilometre-long line along which the six largest towns in the federal state of Thuringia are strung together in an easterly direction. The long-distance cycle route has predominantly flat terrain and runs largely on tarmac country lanes and minor roads. The route markings include the name "Thüringer Städtekette" with the pictogram of a cyclist in...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Saale?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Saale is Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 12: Jena - Saalfeld, which has a 3.9 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 54.4 km long with an elevation gain of 834 m.
What is the longest trail near Saale?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Saale is Saaleradweg Etappe 5: Saalfeld - Jena. This trail is estimated to be 99.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Saale?
Saale: With an ascent of 1,704 m, Saaleradweg Etappe 5: Saalfeld - Jena has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rund um Jena über Löbstädt with 1,085 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Saale?
The most popular and difficult trail near Saale is 4-Flüsse-Tour zwischen Bürgel, Jena und Bad Klosterlausnitz with a 4.0-star rating from 3 reviews.