The 10 most beautiful hikes between Germany’s Saale and Unstrut rivers

In the romantic Mühltal, you walk along the Rauda to the former water mills between Kursdorf and Weißenborn. Since the early 20th century, the valley has been attracting numerous holidaymakers to spend their summer holidays thanks to its natural state. Where sawing, hammering and grinding used to take… read more

This scenic route between Kupferplatte and Wogau is the second stage of the SaaleHorizontale. You start at the Jenertal stop and climb steeply uphill past the Teufelslöcher and the Kupferplatte. You will soon catch a breathtaking view of the imposing Fox Tower.



You are now on a plateau, so that there… read more

This varied hike is the seventh stage of the SaaleHorizontale. It starts in Jena-Zwaetzen. From there you follow the signs towards Rautal, walk towards Burschenplatz and then towards Closewitz.



Incidentally, this path runs parallel to the Winterlinggrundweg. The path is named after the small, yellow flowers… read more

The third stage of the Feengrotten-Kyffhäuser-Weg begins in Freienorla. From there it goes directly into the forest on the Rieseneck, where you will find the Herzogstuhl, a special hunting lodge in half-timbered construction. Past the associated hunting grounds, you hike down into the Saale valley and… read more

The dinosaur trail on the Jenzig, which is about two kilometers long, offers excitement for young and adult hikers: In addition to wonderful views of Jena and the surrounding area, you can also look forward to interactive and digital stations on the subject of dinosaurs.



The easy and short path starts… read more

This almost nine kilometer long circular route south of Bad Kösen brings you to many highlights along the Saale. The Bad Kösen Kaufhalle stop is the starting point, alternatively you can also start at the train station. Pass the art gallery, walk south along the Saale and change from the promenade to… read more

The Bad Kösen Weinbergsweg is an eleven-kilometer circuit that takes you into the vineyards along the Saale. From the Saale bridge, where there is a parking lot, or alternatively from Bad Kösen train station, you initially walk to the north bank of the Saale.



At the foot of well-known vineyards, it goes… read more

On this circular hike at the confluence of the Unstrut and Saale rivers, you can not only look forward to colorful flowers, but also to wide vineyard views and cozy ostrich inns. It starts outside of Kleinjena at the hiking car park. The Kleinjena train station is only a few minutes' walk away if you… read more

This circular hike takes you through the Rödel nature reserve with its free-living horses and wonderful viewpoints. You start at the train station in the small winemaking town of Freyburg and go directly to the banks of the Unstrut. Past a beer garden, which you can remember for the end of the tour… read more

The almost nine kilometer long wine hiking trail near Bad Sulza lives up to its name, because you will come across the topic of wine in a wide variety of forms. The starting point for the hike is Bad Sulza train station. From there you walk to the Thuringian Wine Gate and then to the neighboring graduation… read more