Best camping trails in Jena
4.4(46 reviews)
Explore the most popular camping 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.
Top trails
- 4.5 (18)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Saale valley, Thuringia. This 14 km long hike leads up to Jena's local mountain. The ascent to the Jenzig, which is one of the "Seven Wonders of Jena", is tough, but once this challenge has been mastered, the great views can be enjoyed in a relaxed manner for the rest of the way. Highlights of the hike: - Jenzig - Gleisberg - Views over the Saale valley
- 4.6 (13)·Moderate·27 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr6th 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...
- 4.7 (9)·Hard·15 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Saale valley, Thuringia. This hike leads up to Jena's local mountain. The ascent to Jenzig, which is one of the "Seven Wonders of Jena", is tough, but once this challenge has been mastered, the great views can be enjoyed in a relatively relaxed manner for the rest of the way. Only at the FFH Windknolle on the way back is there a slight increase again. Highlights of the hike: - Jenzig - Gleisberg - Views over the Saale valley - FFH TH 123 wind bulbs
- 3.9 (4)·Moderate·33.8 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hr12th 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest camping trail in Jena?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Jena is Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 12: Jena - Saalfeld. This trail is estimated to be 33.8 mi long.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Jena?
Jena: With an ascent of 2,736 ft, Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 12: Jena - Saalfeld has the most elevation gain of all of the camping trails in the area. The next highest ascent for camping trails is Saaleradweg Etappe 6: Jena - Naumburg with 2,572 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult camping trail in Jena?
The most popular and difficult camping trail in Jena is Rundweg Jena with a 4.7-star rating from 9 reviews.