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: December 15, 2025

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3.16 km

Saaleradweg With View of Johannisberg

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The Johannisberg is a prominent offshoot of the Wöllmisse, a shell limestone plateau east of Jena. The spur of land that drops steeply towards the Saale valley north of the …

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13.1 km

View of the River Saale

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what a beautiful landscape

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20.5 km

Carl Alexander Bridge

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The renovation was successful. If you come from Jena you drive over and then up to the Dornburger castles. There is also a good view of the castles from the bridge.

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20.6 km

View of the Dornburg Castles

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From here you have a spectacular view of the three Dornburg castles, which sit on the imposing shell limestone rock above the Saale. You can even visit two of the …

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21.1 km

View of the Dornburg Castles

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Dornburg castles

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23.1 km

View of the Dornburg Palaces

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Dornburg castles worth seeing, but with a climb to visit.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dornburger_Schl%C3%B6sser

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30.7 km

The Kunitz House Bridge, newly built in 2012, is beautifully restored. Inside, there's an information panel about the bridge's history. The square in front of the bridge is a lovely place to take a break.

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36.9 km

Jena Paradise Park

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The paradise is criss-crossed by cycling and hiking trails, which are used very regularly. It is also a good place to relax for me, especially when I'm cycling across Jena. …

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42.8 km

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Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

6.68 km

6.47 km

5.08 km

214 m

117 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

2.91 km

184 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 4 March

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Saaleradweg With View of Johannisberg

View of the River Saale

Carl Alexander Bridge

View of the Dornburg Castles

View of the Dornburg Castles

View of the Dornburg Palaces

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Jena Paradise Park

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