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Saale River at Maua – Rasenmühlen Island, Jena loop from Neue Schenke

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Saale River at Maua – Rasenmühlen Island, Jena loop from Neue Schenke

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Saale River at Maua – Rasenmühlen Island, Jena loop from Neue Schenke

02:15

34.6km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Leutratal und Cospoth

Jenaer Forst

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.00 km

Saale River at Maua

Highlight • River

The Saale flows leisurely through the landscape near Maua. From the bridge you have a nice view and with a bit of luck you can wave to a few boaters.

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3.68 km

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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9.24 km

Former Autobahn 4 Route in Leutratal Nature Reserve

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The former route of the motorway 4 between Schorba and Jena led right through the nature reserve in the Leutra valley. The bike / hiking trail runs to a large …

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18.3 km

Jenaer Forst

Nature Reserve

19.4 km

Forstturm War Memorial and Observation Tower (Jena)

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The Forestry Tower is located in the immediate vicinity of the Bismarck Tower. The 25-meter-high tower features a walkable observation deck.

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20.9 km

View from Kahles Höhe

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A cute little artist has been sitting there for a few weeks - painting and enjoying the view 🎨

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23.4 km

Brewery Inn Papiermühle Jena

Highlight • Restaurant

The Brau-Gasthof Papiermühle is very popular and well-attended. Known far beyond Jena for reliably good cuisine, home-brewed beer, and other specialties. It is also a brilliant starting point for hikes …

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26.7 km

Rasenmühlen Island, Jena

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The lawn mill island is a popular meeting place for everyone who lives in Jena. 😁 All around there are places for all activities and of course food. In short, …

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29.6 km

Saaleradweg With View of Johannisberg

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The Johannisberg is a prominent offshoot of the Wöllmisse, a shell limestone plateau east of Jena. The spur of land that drops steeply towards the Saale valley north of the …

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34.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

7.54 km

6.54 km

5.70 km

2.37 km

1.31 km

102 m

Surfaces

24.7 km

7.62 km

1.04 km

727 m

500 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

24°C

15°C

47 %

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Saale River at Maua – Rasenmühlen Island, Jena loop from Neue Schenke

Saale River at Maua

Leutratal

Former Autobahn 4 Route in Leutratal Nature Reserve

Forstturm War Memorial and Observation Tower (Jena)

View from Kahles Höhe

Brewery Inn Papiermühle Jena

Rasenmühlen Island, Jena

Saaleradweg With View of Johannisberg

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