Forest Descent Towards Jena – Saale River at Maua loop from Neue Schenke

Forest Descent Towards Jena – Saale River at Maua loop from Neue Schenke

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Forest Descent Towards Jena – Saale River at Maua loop from Neue Schenke

04:00

63.7km

740m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 48.3 km for 154 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.70 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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8.50 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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8.98 km

The Paradieswehr between the Paradiesbahnhof and the tram bridge (Paradiesbrücke).
Became operational in 2000.
Chub and trout live in this area.
However, fishing downstream is prohibited from the weir.

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13.2 km

Brewery Inn Papiermühle Jena

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The Brau-Gasthof Papiermühle is very popular and well-attended. Known far beyond Jena for reliably good cuisine, home-brewed beer, and other specialties. It is also a brilliant starting point for hikes …

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15.4 km

Forest Descent Towards Jena

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Coming from Weimar, it rolls down to Jena just down to the paper mill.

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17.8 km

Asphalt Cycle Path to Jena

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Super smooth asphalt. However, towards the Mühltal towards Jena there is still a gravel section, in the Mühltal there is again a very good paved bike path separated from the B7.

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18.9 km

Dorfteich

Lake

42.1 km

Viewpoint

48.3 km

Martinsruh Viewpoint

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Beautiful single trail and great view of the Reinstädtergrund

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60.7 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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63.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.9 km

10.6 km

9.09 km

7.37 km

1.50 km

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

16.0 km

11.8 km

1.76 km

1.41 km

1.23 km

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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6°C

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Saaleradweg With View of Johannisberg

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