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The best cycling routes around Jena

4.6

(4337)

25,938

riders

425

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Cycling around Jena is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Thuringia. So you can find your perfect Jena bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 7, 2025

4.8

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1,095

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1. Kunitz Covered Bridge – Bridge Over the Saale loop from Jena West

35.0km

02:10

250m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(209)

1,159

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2. View of the Dornburg Palaces – Kunitz Covered Bridge loop from Jena Paradies

52.8km

03:06

270m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(153)

916

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3. Erlkönig Monument – Kunitz Covered Bridge loop from Jena Saalbahnhof

22.4km

01:21

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(157)

718

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4. Forest Descent Towards Jena – Taubach Watermill loop from Jena West

85.5km

05:08

550m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4.8

(165)

783

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5. View of the Dornburg Palaces – Kunitz Covered Bridge loop from Jena-Göschwitz

37.7km

02:11

120m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(114)

586

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6. Saale River at Maua – Kunitz Covered Bridge loop from Jena-Zwätzen

50.6km

03:01

230m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(111)

621

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7. Carl Alexander Bridge – View of the Dornburg Palaces loop from Jena-Zwätzen

52.3km

03:13

460m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(97)

408

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8. Eisenberger Mühltal Cycle Path – Zeitzgrund Valley Trail loop from Jena Paradies

75.2km

04:45

520m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(99)

620

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9. View of the Saale River – Kunitz Covered Bridge loop from Jena Saalbahnhof

16.7km

00:59

30m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(104)

433

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10. Krippendorf Post Mill – View of the Dornburg Palaces loop from Jena Saalbahnhof

62.9km

03:50

470m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Jena

1. Kunitz Covered Bridge – Bridge Over the Saale loop from Jena West

2. View of the Dornburg Palaces – Kunitz Covered Bridge loop from Jena Paradies

3. Erlkönig Monument – Kunitz Covered Bridge loop from Jena Saalbahnhof

4. Forest Descent Towards Jena – Taubach Watermill loop from Jena West

5. View of the Dornburg Palaces – Kunitz Covered Bridge loop from Jena-Göschwitz

6. Saale River at Maua – Kunitz Covered Bridge loop from Jena-Zwätzen

7. Carl Alexander Bridge – View of the Dornburg Palaces loop from Jena-Zwätzen

8. Eisenberger Mühltal Cycle Path – Zeitzgrund Valley Trail loop from Jena Paradies

9. View of the Saale River – Kunitz Covered Bridge loop from Jena Saalbahnhof

10. Krippendorf Post Mill – View of the Dornburg Palaces loop from Jena Saalbahnhof

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