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The best running trails around Jena

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Running around Jena is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Jena—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

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1. Volkspark Oberaue Jena – Paradies Fountain loop from Lobeda-Altstadt

10.1km

01:03

20m

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

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2. Volkspark Oberaue Jena – Paradies Fountain loop from Jena West

13.1km

01:22

60m

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

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3. Erlkönig Statue – Kunitz Covered Bridge loop from Jena Paradies

11.1km

01:09

50m

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

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4. Volkspark Oberaue Jena – Paradies Fountain loop from Im Hahnengrund

7.81km

00:49

30m

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

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5. Fürstenbrunnen – View of Jena from Kernberge loop from Jena West

23.8km

02:52

430m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6. Idyllic Saale Park – Burgaupark Shopping Center loop from Lobeda-Altstadt

6.04km

00:38

50m

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

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7. Ernst Abbe Memorial – Winterlinde Nature Monument loop from Jena West

18.0km

02:01

280m

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

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8. Path Along the Saale – Ostbad Jena loop from Wenigenjena

5.98km

00:37

20m

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

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9. Gries Bridge (Jena) – Wenigenjenaer Ufer loop from Kunitz

10.8km

01:07

50m

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

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10. Kunitz Covered Bridge – Erlkönig Statue loop from Jena Paradies

25.8km

02:42

110m

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

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The best running trails around Jena

1. Volkspark Oberaue Jena – Paradies Fountain loop from Lobeda-Altstadt

2. Volkspark Oberaue Jena – Paradies Fountain loop from Jena West

3. Erlkönig Statue – Kunitz Covered Bridge loop from Jena Paradies

4. Volkspark Oberaue Jena – Paradies Fountain loop from Im Hahnengrund

5. Fürstenbrunnen – View of Jena from Kernberge loop from Jena West

6. Idyllic Saale Park – Burgaupark Shopping Center loop from Lobeda-Altstadt

7. Ernst Abbe Memorial – Winterlinde Nature Monument loop from Jena West

8. Path Along the Saale – Ostbad Jena loop from Wenigenjena

9. Gries Bridge (Jena) – Wenigenjenaer Ufer loop from Kunitz

10. Kunitz Covered Bridge – Erlkönig Statue loop from Jena Paradies

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