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The Top 11 Gorges around Jena

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 11

to choose from around Jena. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around Jena.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

Diebeskrippe Landslide

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Fascinating rock formations. Here the legend of the Wegebager hid.

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Kernberge Cliff Trail with Views of Jena

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Great hiking trail with a great view, but be careful: you should be sure-footed and free from giddiness.

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Steinbach Gorge

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Beautiful canyon in an adventurous setting. Definitely worth a trip!

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Trail Descent Through the Rautal

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The name says it all: the rough valley. Coming from the top of Closewitz following the signpost to the "Winterlings" and begins this very beautiful and flowige trail descent at …

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Dragon Gorge

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A beautiful alpine gorge that requires surefootedness.

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Steinbach Gorge

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Unfortunately only in operation when there is heavy rain or snowmelt

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Leutratal

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Unfortunately, the path through the Leutratal is getting worse and worse. Lots of potholes, which are sometimes difficult to see due to poor visibility (light/shadow). Otherwise, the Leutratal is always beautiful.

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Pennickenbach at Schafstall

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From here you follow the Pennickenbach uphill through the idyllic and quiet Pennickental.

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Hohlweg Trail

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If you want to get down from Remderoda quickly and MTB-friendly down to the valley on the B7-Schwabhausen cycle path, then this short but nice descent through the rocky and winding gorge is ideal. That's fun. Unfortunately really short.

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Diebeskrippe on the Kernberghorizontale, Jena

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Thief's crib - this is what is popularly known as a chimney that was created by a landslide along the Kernberghorizontal, which (along with similar chimneys) was often used by …

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The Top 11 Gorges around Jena

Diebeskrippe Landslide

Kernberge Cliff Trail with Views of Jena

Steinbach Gorge

Trail Descent Through the Rautal

Dragon Gorge

Steinbach Gorge

Leutratal

Pennickenbach at Schafstall

Hohlweg Trail

Diebeskrippe on the Kernberghorizontale, Jena

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