Best lake trails in Jena
4.2(145 reviews)
Explore the most popular lake 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.
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- 4.6 (44)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrWooded hike in Jena Forest - a nature reserve. This hike leads through the Jena Forest nature reserve. The route winds through the forest on well-maintained paths and leads to several beautiful viewpoints. This route is ideal for a sunny afternoon excursion. Highlights of the route: - Kahles cave - Bismarck Tower - Forester's lodge - Leutra
- 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.
- 4.8 (3)·Hard·6.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Jena?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Jena is Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 5: Jena - Gera. This trail is estimated to be 38.3 mi long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Jena?
Jena: With an ascent of 3,480 ft, Kernberge from Lichtenhain has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 10: Jena - Gera with 3,474 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Jena?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Jena is Rundweg Jena with a 4.7-star rating from 9 reviews.