View of Kunitz – View of Jena from the Jenzig loop from Löbstedt

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View of Kunitz – View of Jena from the Jenzig loop from Löbstedt

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View of Kunitz – View of Jena from the Jenzig loop from Löbstedt

03:46

13.0km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Hufeisen-Jenzig

Waypoints

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329 m

Jenaer Grafenberg Vineyard

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The Jena Grafenberg near Kunitz is planted with the grape varieties Bacchus, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Silvaner and the new red wine varieties Acolon and Cabernet Jura. The south-west of the Jenaer Grafenberg below the Kunitzburg has a medium gradient.

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1.47 km

View of Kunitz

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Beautiful view of the valley 😎

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1.72 km

Blick auf Kunitz und Jena von der Aussichtsbank

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Very nice viewpoint with a bench. Actually a painter's eye.

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3.29 km

View over the Hufeisen-Jenzig valley

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The SaaleHorizontale is a path of views, as this great lookout proves again.

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7.81 km

View of Jena from Jenzig

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Fantastic view of Jena

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8.34 km

View of Jena from the Jenzig

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The impressive view from the 385 meter high, distinctive Muschelkalkberg in Jena definitely rewards you for the ascent

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8.59 km

Jenzig mountain inn

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After the climb, a stop for refreshments is a must. Here, you'll be treated to Thuringian home-style cooking and a selection of drinks at reasonable prices. Opening hours: Tuesday to …

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8.70 km

View of Jena from the Jenzig

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The 385 m high Jenzig in the northeast of the city is one of the Seven Wonders of Jena and offers an impressive view over the Saale valley.

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.97 km

3.40 km

1.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.17 km

2.79 km

2.04 km

1.97 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

9°C

50 %

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Comments

March 27, 2022,Von Kunitz zum Jenzig

In Jena there are many beautiful hikes that can be walked several times and so you can see a lot in the deep valleys. No matter what time of year, with a picnic in your backpack - no problem. There are many places to linger.

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January 23, 2023,Kunitzburg/Jenzig so winterful 🌨❄️🌫

Without any prospects or foresight, we trudged through the barely touched snow of the Hufeisenrunde. The fog didn't allow a view of Jena, but the snow put us in a good mood and made our cheeks red, just wonderful.

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June 1, 2024,Jenzig und rund um Lassan

Today I took advantage of the nice weather and hiked to Jenzig. From there it was a few kilometers to the Jena Horizontale, which was canceled yesterday for good reasons. Now I had time to experience the beautiful nature with my girlfriend. We were amazed by the orchids and the dittany. The fantastic views of Jena and the surrounding area. …

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February 18, 2024,Wanderung - Hufeisen, über das Matterhorn zur Kunitzburg

Today was great hiking weather, so I put on my backpack and went and spontaneously decided to walk the horseshoe circuit. At first the city was still in fog, but the fog quickly disappeared. In front of the Kunitzburg there is a sea of Märzenbecher, simply wonderful. So now the dogs are broken and of course we are too😅

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June 8, 2022,Jenzig – Toller Aussichtspunkt Runde von Wenigenjena

A great hike. For them there should be a certain basic condition.
The start of the hike is in a dead end street where you can park.
From here it goes up to Jenzig on the dinosaur educational trail.
There is an inn at the top with a great view.

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July 9, 2025,Jena - Jenzig -Kunitz und zurück

Jena with the Jenzig (Matterhorn of the Saale Valley)
A beautiful, steep hike along the Dinosaur Trail to the inn at the summit. The city's juggernaut disappears with every meter of elevation.
Then a long, quiet stretch follows good paths to the ruins of Kunitzburg Castle. The return route via Kunitz, with its beautiful bridge, is paved, past Thalstein Castle …

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January 22, 2023,WolkenSchlossWanderung

It says on the gate in front of the castle: FMA: Fernmeldestelle Arnstadt

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April 23, 2022,Wanderung Campingplatz Jena,über Erlkönig,Kunitzburg,Hufeisen, Jenzig

A dream tour with a fantastic landscape and beautiful nature. Although I grew up in Jena, I have only done this tour partially and much shorter as a child. Would repeat them anytime. Just fantastic. The start and finish was at the Jenzig campsite, which is also highly recommended.

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