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Saale River at Maua – Leuchtenburg Castle loop from Jena West

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Germany
Thuringia

Saale River at Maua – Leuchtenburg Castle loop from Jena West

Hard

5.0

(4)

28

riders

Saale River at Maua – Leuchtenburg Castle loop from Jena West

03:03

52.1km

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 50.5 km for 7 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

705 m

Rasenmühlen Island, Jena

Highlight • Natural

The lawn mill island is a popular meeting place for everyone who lives in Jena. 😁 All around there are places for all activities and of course food. In short, …

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3.45 km

Seilbahnanlage Pennickental

Ruins

3

4.17 km

Old Saale Bridge, Jena-Burgau

Highlight • Bridge

The Alte Jena-Burgau bridge is a 142.4 meter long stone arch bridge from 1534, which spans the Saale at the Jena districts Burgau and Lobeda. (also only Wikipedia ;-)

But it is really nice, especially in winter

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4

8.74 km

Saale River at Maua

Highlight • River

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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5

23.4 km

Leuchtenburg

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View, view, view!
The castle is well maintained, not without a ticket to visit. For the entrance, the coffee and cake offers - by the way a 'special' men's WC, free water.

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6

24.1 km

Leuchtenburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

The ascent to Leuchtenburg is strenuous with a normal bike. It's a shame that you only get your well-deserved beer with a ticket to the castle...

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7

24.6 km

Leuchtenburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Worth seeing! The Leuchtenburg lies high above the Saale valley. It grants a wide all-round view from the Harz to the Thuringian Forest. Within its castle walls it houses a …

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8

24.6 km

View of the Leuchtenburg and Saale Valley

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There you can sit in a wonderfully undisturbed and quiet, romantic setting with a magnificent view down into the Saale valley. 😎😅

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9

31.0 km

Thüringer Städtekettenradweg towards Jena

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on the Thuringian town chain cycle path is the best connection

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43.8 km

Löschteich

Lake

B

52.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

13.5 km

11.8 km

5.05 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

33.1 km

11.0 km

5.08 km

1.54 km

1.33 km

126 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

11°C

21 %

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