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Saale Weir, Kahla – Orla Cycle Path loop from Kahla (Thür)

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Saale Weir, Kahla – Orla Cycle Path loop from Kahla (Thür)

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Saale Weir, Kahla – Orla Cycle Path loop from Kahla (Thür)

01:15

20.5km

160m

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: March 30, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.09 km

Saale Weir, Kahla

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From the Saale bike path, you have a good view of the weir.

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6.12 km

Where the Orla flows into the Saale

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The Orla is about 35 km long and flows into the Saale here at this well-maintained place.

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8.59 km

Scenic Path Along the Orla

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A beautiful route along the Orla River and train platforms. 😁 Especially not very busy, which surprised me, but oh well 🤷. All the more peaceful for cycling 🚴‍♀️.

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9.22 km

Orla Cycle Path

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Very nice cycle path along the Orla.

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9.59 km

Covered Rest Area on the Orla Cycle Path

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Nicely located rest area on the Orla. Many wood anemones are blooming here at the moment.

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10.3 km

Rest area on the Orla Cycle Path in Langenorla

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On my popular "Saale-Orla-Tour" by bike starting in Jena via Kahla, Pößneck, Saalfeld and Rudolstadt back to Jena, this is always the first place where I take my break.

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14.6 km

Confluence of the Orla and Saale Rivers

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Here the Orla flows into the Saale, as the name suggests. Very original, an idyllic place.

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18.0 km

View of Leuchtenburg

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This section offers you a great view of the Leuchtenburg castle - one of many historic buildings that you pass on the Saale cycle path.

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20.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.90 km

7.82 km

2.46 km

2.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

781 m

278 m

275 m

154 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

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Saale Weir, Kahla – Orla Cycle Path loop from Kahla (Thür)

Saale Weir, Kahla

Where the Orla flows into the Saale

Scenic Path Along the Orla

Orla Cycle Path

Covered Rest Area on the Orla Cycle Path

Rest area on the Orla Cycle Path in Langenorla

Confluence of the Orla and Saale Rivers

View of Leuchtenburg

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