The 11 most beautiful cycle Tours in Germany’s Saale-Unstrut region

The renewable energy cycle path connects the Saale cycle path with the Elster cycle path. On around 35 kilometers you drive past the region's bioenergy plants and can find out more about energy generation from information boards and numerous regenerative energy plants. You start at Crossen on the Elster… read more

The Geiseltalsee is Germany's largest artificial lake, which was created by flooding an opencast mine. The tour starts at the Munich train station, which you can reach with the regional train.



The circular route leads through the renatured landscape and offers wonderful views of the water. You cycle about… read more

The Unstrut cycle path leads from the source of the eponymous Unstrut to its confluence with the Saale through a varied landscape. On this section you cycle the last part of about 37 kilometers to Naumburg. You can reach the starting point Nebra with the regional train 77. Picturesque vineyards and wineries… read more

On the Sky Disc Cycle Path you cycle in the footsteps of the Sky Disc from where it was found near Nebra to where it is exhibited in the State Museum of Prehistory in Halle (Saale). You can take the regional train to the starting point and destination.



Right at the beginning you can visit the Arche Nebra… read more

The 250 km long Elsterradweg leads from the source in the Czech Republic to the mouth in the Saale - on this tour you drive a section in the middle between Bad Köstritz and Profen, which is very well connected with the regional train.



Fantastically paved bike paths await you through the Elsterauen, on… read more

This tour is the western route of the two rounds that make up the Saale-Unstrut-Elster Rad-Acht. The circular route takes you from Naumburg (Saale) to about 78 kilometers through the landscape of the three rivers.



A longer ascent awaits you on the route, which is rewarded with magnificent views. Then… read more

The Zuckerbahnradweg runs on a former railway line through the scenic area. It runs from Zeitz to Camburg - both cities are connected by regional trains. Two gentle climbs provide variety and momentum on the ride.



The cycle path runs along the state border of Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, passing the towns… read more

This 65-kilometer circular route leads through the idyllic heathland and Elstertal. You can decide for yourself where it is best for you to start - by train it is possible in Crossen an der Elster or Zeitz.



After Zeitz you follow the Zuckerbahnradweg and then turn a nice loop through the idyllic river… read more

This route is the sixth stage of the Saale Cycle Path and covers 49 kilometers from Jena to Naumburg. It is all about cycling for pleasure, because you come through the Saale-Unstrut wine-growing region and have the opportunity to taste the delicious wines on the route again and again.



After driving out… read more

The entire Thuringian Mill Cycle Path is a 75-kilometer circular route - in this tour we will show you the section from Zeitzgrund to Jena. Via the town of Hermsdorf you reach the narrow Zeitzgrund with its dense forests, light meadows, which alternate with red rock and small ponds.



The path leads along… read more

The Church Cycle Path connects the Jena town church of St. Michael with the Thalbürgel monastery church. Both are important Thuringian churches and definitely worth a visit. Since the route is only 15 kilometers long, you can plan enough time for a detailed visit.



The route is very scenic - on the way… read more