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Rest area at the Saale Weir – Saale Weir, Kahla loop from Freienorla

Rest area at the Saale Weir – Saale Weir, Kahla loop from Freienorla

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Rest area at the Saale Weir – Saale Weir, Kahla loop from Freienorla

03:49

59.3km

650m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4.80 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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854 m

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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4.27 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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4.83 km

Rest area at the Saale Weir

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Nice, shady place with bench and view of the barrage.

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4.90 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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8.82 km

Thüringer Städtekettenradweg towards Jena

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on the Thuringian town chain cycle path is the best connection

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15.8 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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21.4 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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21.9 km

Trails in Leutratal

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Wonderful nature and great paths

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59.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

11.4 km

11.2 km

2.21 km

260 m

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

16.5 km

13.9 km

3.13 km

641 m

370 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

27°C

13°C

0 %

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Rest area at the Saale Weir – Saale Weir, Kahla loop from Freienorla

Where the Orla flows into the Saale

View of Leuchtenburg

Rest area at the Saale Weir

Saale Weir, Kahla

Thüringer Städtekettenradweg towards Jena

Leutratal

Former Autobahn 4 Route in Leutratal Nature Reserve

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