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Lobdeburg Castle Ruins – Prince's Spring loop from Jena-Göschwitz

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Thuringia

Lobdeburg Castle Ruins – Prince's Spring loop from Jena-Göschwitz

Moderate

4.7

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Lobdeburg Castle Ruins – Prince's Spring loop from Jena-Göschwitz

02:06

25.2km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.68 km for 101 m

After 16.4 km for 54 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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3.51 km

Lobdeburg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The Lobdeburg was already a ruin in Goethe's time and was lyrically featured in his poem "Bergschloss" (Mountain Castle). Below the ruins is the Lobdeburgklause, a tavern with a lovely beer garden.

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2

5.50 km

Summer Linden (Touringen Stamping Point No. 194)

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are two benches opposite to rest so that you can continue to enjoy the view while hiking.

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3

6.57 km

Prince's Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The detour to the Fürstenbrunnen is always a must for us - at the start of the tour to fill up the fresh spring water and at the end to …

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4

10.5 km

Ernst Haeckel Bench Viewpoint

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The climb to the Ernst-Haeckel-Bank is worthwhile, because you will be rewarded with a fantastic view over Jena. 😊👍

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5

14.3 km

Stone cross on the Wöllmisse

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suehnekreuz.de/thueringen/jenaziegenhain.htm#1
Here you will find a large, free, unguarded parking lot so that after parking your beloved four-wheeler you can go on beautiful hikes on the Wöllmisse or to the …

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6

16.3 km

Viewing Platform at Fuchsturm

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From the Fuchsturm you reach the viewing platform via a narrow bridge.

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7

16.4 km

Fuchssturm mountain restaurant

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Open from 11:30 am to 8:00 pm Wednesday to Sunday.

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8

16.4 km

Fuchsturm, Jena

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If you go hiking around Jena, you shouldn't miss the Fuchsturm. It is easy to reach if, for example, you start your tour from the parking lot at Steinkreuz. The …

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16.8 km

Ulmers Ruh

Nature Reserve

19.5 km

Teufelslöcher

Nature Reserve

B

25.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.98 km

7.40 km

4.34 km

2.41 km

774 m

269 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

5.72 km

5.11 km

2.62 km

831 m

529 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

18°C

8°C

96 %

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430m

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