Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 25, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.95 km for 78 m

After 8.54 km for 135 m

After 8.83 km for 80 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

View of Jena and the Saale Valley from the Saalehorizontale

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From the narrow path you have wonderful views of Jena, just beautiful!

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3.95 km

Thieves' Crag landslide

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Fascinating rock formations. Here the legend of the Wegebager hid.

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4.03 km

SaaleHorizontale: Trail with Views over Jena

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A hiking trail that you wouldn't actually expect in the German low mountain ranges. Rather, alpine character prevails here. Narrow, stony paths that hug the rocks - fun to hike here!

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4.58 km

Kernberge Cliff Trail with views of Jena

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Great hiking trail with a great view, but be careful: you should be sure-footed and free from giddiness.

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6.51 km

Prince's Spring

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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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9.14 km

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9.93 km

View of Jena from the Saale Horizontale Trail

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The narrow trails of the Horizontale are a dream, a must-visit for every hiking enthusiast.

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11.1 km

SaaleHorizontale Trail – Kernberge and Wöllmisse

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The SaaleHorizontale hiking trails are highly recommended. You'll be rewarded with wonderful views over the city and into the distance.

Very well signposted. Regular benches are available.

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11.3 km

View of Jena

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The paths are a single panoramic balcony.

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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.09 km

5.47 km

3.30 km

695 m

Surfaces

7.54 km

4.52 km

3.95 km

1.49 km

622 m

383 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 5 March

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