Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 47.7 km for 172 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.8 km

View of the Saale in Remschütz

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Very nice place with magnificent half-timbered houses

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22.5 km

Saale Cycle Path

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One of the most beautiful sections of the cycle path

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28.7 km

Porzellanfabrik Karl Ens

Ruins

31.0 km

The Handwerker Hof is located in the historic town center of Rudolstadt below the Heidecksburg. The courtyard houses small shops and restaurants. Café Zeitlos is open Wed., Thurs., Fri. and Sat. from 12-5pm.

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32.2 km

Saale Beach Bleichwiese, Rudolstadt

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Very nice events are always held at this place. Bird shooting is the highlight of the year. You can also use the space for parking. It's even free and the city center is not far away.

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33.3 km

View of Rudolstadt and Heidecksburg Palace

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Back on the Saale Cycle Path, this trail takes us out of Rudolstadt with a last very nice view of the Heidecksburg. This way through the Saale valley is in …

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41.6 km

Weißenburg

Castle

53.9 km

Orla Cycle Path

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Very nice cycle path along the Orla.

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55.0 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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57.1 km

Orla Cycle Path

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The Orlaradweg is an insider tip for everyone who loves nature.

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62.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

16.6 km

15.7 km

9.94 km

489 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.9 km

7.37 km

2.75 km

1.15 km

818 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Monday 16 March

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