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Lobdeburg Castle Ruins – View of Jena loop from Lobeda-Altstadt

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Lobdeburg Castle Ruins – View of Jena loop from Lobeda-Altstadt

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Lobdeburg Castle Ruins – View of Jena loop from Lobeda-Altstadt

02:44

8.50km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Kernberge und Wöllmisse bei Jena

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Bus stop

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1.03 km

Lobdeburg Castle Ruins

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The Lobdeburg is accessible via various steel stairs and walkways and is explained very nicely with enamel info boards, the view over Lobeda into the Saaletal is beautiful

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1.07 km

Lobdeburg viewpoint overlooking Jena

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Elevated and relatively free, you can enjoy the view here

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1.14 km

Lobdeburg Castle Ruins

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The Lobdeburg was already a ruin in Goethe's time and was lyrically featured in his poem "Bergschloss" (Mountain Castle). Below the ruins is the Lobdeburgklause, a tavern with a lovely beer garden.

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2.45 km

View of Jena

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The paths are a single panoramic balcony.

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2.62 km

SaaleHorizontale Trail – Kernberge and Wöllmisse

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The SaaleHorizontale hiking trails are highly recommended. You'll be rewarded with wonderful views over the city and into the distance.

Very well signposted. Regular benches are available.

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3.40 km

View of Jena from the Kernberge Trail

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During the hike is a nice view of Jena.

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3.97 km

View of Jena from the Saale Horizontale Trail

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The narrow trails of the Horizontale are a dream, a must-visit for every hiking enthusiast.

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6.22 km

Bench with a view of Jena

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6.56 km

Ferdinandstein

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8.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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4.13 km

2.38 km

1.28 km

687 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

2.33 km

1.02 km

835 m

578 m

136 m

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