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Beautiful view of the lake

I did exactly what Dirk described. I took the train from Jena to Camburg and then cycled along the Zuckerbahn cycle path. After a slight climb, the path becomes very flat and has many crossings over more or less busy roads. Of course, there are also many bridges. Orientation was sometimes difficult, but my intuition helped. Zeitz is very beautiful, but finding the Elster cycle path to Gera from there isn't easy. Still doable. 😁 Highly recommended.

Usually very crowded on weekends

A wonderful bike path around the lake, many beautiful views, great beaches, and good restaurants. Definitely worth a trip.

A very well-developed bike path, with plenty of space for pedestrians, cyclists, and skaters. There are also plenty of places to stop for refreshments and wonderful beaches for swimming.

The Elster Bridge is a seven-arch bridge and a technical cultural monument from the late 19th century.

A very nice, well-paved cycle path.

There are some good, covered rest areas along the Zuckerbahn cycle path, and good asphalt. You're away from traffic. Otherwise, it's a typical railway cycle path…straight ahead and no view. Trees and bushes on the left and right. Practical. 😅