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Orla Cycle Path – Orla Cycle Path loop from Jena West

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Orla Cycle Path – Orla Cycle Path loop from Jena West

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4.8

(113)

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Orla Cycle Path – Orla Cycle Path loop from Jena West

03:29

58.9km

330m

Cycling

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: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.51 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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8.53 km

Saale River at Maua

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The Saale flows leisurely through the landscape near Maua. From the bridge you have a nice view and with a bit of luck you can wave to a few boaters.

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19.0 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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25.5 km

Scenic Path Along the Orla

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A beautiful route along the Orla River and train platforms. 😁 Especially not very busy, which surprised me, but oh well 🤷. All the more peaceful for cycling 🚴‍♀️.

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26.1 km

Orla Cycle Path

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Very nice cycle path along the Orla.

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27.2 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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29.3 km

Orla Cycle Path

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

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39.4 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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58.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

16.6 km

14.3 km

6.70 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

51.1 km

5.17 km

1.49 km

1.03 km

139 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

25°C

16°C

81 %

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Comments

August 16, 2022,Tour 7 Jena- Rudolstadt 37 km

I rode the Saale cycle path part 2 with my trike in August. This section from Jena to just before Rudolstadt was the end. Very varied route, I always drive there and back because I take my motorhome with me.

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Orla Cycle Path – Orla Cycle Path loop from Jena West

Saaleradweg With View of Johannisberg

Saale River at Maua

Saale Weir, Kahla

Scenic Path Along the Orla

Orla Cycle Path

Rest area on the Orla Cycle Path in Langenorla

Orla Cycle Path

View of Leuchtenburg

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