Best hard 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...

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 limestone slopes there are always fantastic views of the city of Jena and the Saale valley. Highlights of the round: - Jena shell limestone slopes - Saale valley - Varying landscape

Panoramic 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

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...

Popular loop trail near Jena, Thuringia. This is a loop trail south of Jena with many ascents and descents. Right at the beginning of the hike you are going high; the 353 m high Vogelberg is the highest point of the route. Further stations are Nennsdorf and Ammerbach. Highlights of the hike: - Vogelberg - Valley of the Ammerbach - Nennsdorf - Ammerbach

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...