Best views trails in Jena
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Explore the most popular views 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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- 4.7 (37)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFantastic and popular circular hike in Jena, Thuringia. You can easily get to the starting point by bus or train. The Jena, Jenertal station is ideal for this. This beautiful excursion has many viewpoints to offer. Highlights of the tour: - copper plate - Student slide - Ernst-Haeckel height - core mountains - Dietrichstein
- 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
- 4.8 (27)·Hard·9.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrStage 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...
- 4.8 (21)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail near Jena, Thuringia. This loop trail through the Windknollen nature reserve, which is steeped in history, feels as if you have been transported to the Wild West. The 363 m high Windknollen, surrounded by prairie-like open landscapes, gained national fame as the scene of the battle of Jena and Auerstedt, which Napoleon's troops opened. Natural attractions are not neglected either. You hike past the Steinbach waterfall and discover rare orchids, red kites, tree frogs and...
- 4.6 (20)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail near Jena, Thuringia. Fans of beautiful views and old buildings will get their money's worth on this loop trail. There is a lot to discover not only at the ruins of Lobdeburg, which was first mentioned in 1166, but also around the old town of Lobeda. Lobeda Castle in particular stands out here. Highlights of the hike: - Lobeda Castle - Johannisberg - Spitzberg - Lobdeburg - Lobeda old town
- 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...
- 4.8 (10)·Moderate·2.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrCharming, picturesque circular route in Kunitz near Jena, Thuringia. From the parking lot in Laasaner Straße, you walk through field and forest paths to the ruins of Kunitzburg, with beautiful views of the valley. Then it goes back over the vantage point Feldherren Hügel. Highlights of the circular route: - Kunitzburg ruins - Beautiful views - Commander's Hill
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