Best backpacking trails in Jena

Stage 1 of the “SaaleHorizontale” long-distance hiking trail, Thuringia. This is the first stage of the certified SaaleHorizontale quality trail, a wonderful trail through the Saale valley with start and finish in Jena. The first stage of the long-distance hiking trail starts in Jena and ends in Ziegenhain. Since it is sometimes quite steep uphill and you hike close to steep rocks, especially in the Pennickental area, this hike is classified as challenging. Fantastic views of the university...

6th partial stage of the official Saaleradweg long-distance cycle route from the Saale source to the confluence with the Elbe The long-distance cycle path is an official cycle path of the Saaleradweg eV and is signposted with the pictogram of a cyclist on a blue stripe and the text "Saale". The long-distance cycle path runs on cycle path D-Route 11, which runs from the Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria. The route is also part of the R1 European cycle route (France / Russia) and the EuroVelo2...

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

12th stage 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 on the entire route from Rostock to Freilassing in Bavaria. The route is usually on paved roads with little traffic. The long-distance cycle path is partially signposted with the D11 logo (half wheel and "11" on a red background), but sometimes only local cycle paths are signposted.

Varied long-distance hiking trail near Jena, Thuringia. The SaaleHorizontale long-distance hiking trail, which has been recognised as a quality trail by the German Hiking Association, offers plenty of culture and unspoilt nature over a good 70 km. The hike, which is usually completed in four daily stages, leads through the beautiful Saale valley, characterised by imposing shell limestone slopes and magnificent beech forests. Castles, castle ruins and over twenty viewpoints await along the...

Stage 10 of the Mittelland Route. The 10th day tour of the Mittelland Route starts from the university town of Jena with its numerous vantage points and historical sights along the Rhoda to Hermsdorf. Here you have conquered most of the vertical meters of the bike tour and until the stage destination in Gera it goes mostly downhill through peaceful forests. Highlights: - Jena: Thalstein Castle, Jenzigaussicht, Napoleonstein, Bismarck Tower, Kunitzburg - Zeitzgrund nature reserve: Pechofen...

Popular, panoramic event route around Jena, Thuringia. The horizontal line around Jena is an annual long-distance hike and donates its proceeds for charitable purposes. The route offers unique panoramic views of the Saale valley and the city of light Jena. For the most part, the hike leads through the surrounding nature reserves and through varied nature and landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - Jena, the city of light - Regional flora and fauna - Food and care

Round trip near Jena, Thuringia. A beautiful and quite long circular hike in the southwest of Jena. You start in Lichtenhain and hike through the forests and over fields at Lammerberg, Holzberg, Lindenberg, Cospoth and Vogelberg. Accordingly, it goes up and down again and again and you can enjoy beautiful views of the landscape along the way. Highlights: - Viewpoints

5th partial stage of the long-distance cycle route Thuringian city chain from Eisenach to Altenburg The term Thuringian chain of cities describes a 130-kilometer-long imaginary line on which the six largest cities in the state of Thuringia line up in an easterly direction. The long-distance cycle path has mostly flat terrain and mostly leads on paved dirt roads and side roads. The waymarking of the route includes the designation “Thuringian city chain” with the central pictogram of a...