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Fuchsturm, Jena – Viewpoint at the Fuchsturm loop from Jena Paradies

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Thuringia

Fuchsturm, Jena – Viewpoint at the Fuchsturm loop from Jena Paradies

Moderate

4.8

(21)

94

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Fuchsturm, Jena – Viewpoint at the Fuchsturm loop from Jena Paradies

03:09

10.8km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

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Kernberge und Wöllmisse bei Jena

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

942 m

The Saale River in Jena

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Fish head sculpture – made of bronze, erected near "Grüne Tanne" in Jena, on the banks of the Saale River.
Everyone (hopefully) knows the old student song "An der Saale …

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2

2.20 km

South side of the local mountain (Jena)

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Path between Fuchsturm and Wilhelmshöhe
Up the hill more suitable for hikers than bikers, as the path has many rather high steps.
Downhill is both fun.
Otherwise you have a …

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3.18 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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3.25 km

Fox Tower and Restaurant

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Jena's most famous mountain excursion restaurant. Always worth a visit.

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5

3.32 km

Viewpoint at the Fuchsturm

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From the Fuchsturm beer garden towards the memorial, a viewing platform can be reached via a narrow bridge, which offers a beautiful view over Jena-Ost to the Jenzig and Zwätz. …

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5.33 km

The spacious, free hiking car park "Steinkreuz" is an ideal starting point for a trip into the countryside. It also has a public campfire site and can be easily reached via a concrete road (wooden path).

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6.98 km

St. Mary's Church, Ziegenhain

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The church is really worth seeing. In my opinion, Ziegenhain as a place is a quiet, unobtrusive pearl.

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7.09 km

Here you can start the second stage of the SaaleHorizontale.

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10.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.61 km

3.46 km

3.06 km

511 m

129 m

Surfaces

3.84 km

2.75 km

2.59 km

1.01 km

305 m

272 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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