Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345) – Saale River at Maua loop from Neue Schenke

Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345) – Saale River at Maua loop from Neue Schenke

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Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345) – Saale River at Maua loop from Neue Schenke

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69.5km

650m

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 14, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.30 km

Old Saale Bridge, Jena-Burgau

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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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5.91 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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8.71 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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10.2 km

Johannistor (Jena City Gate)

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You could get into the city through three city gates controlled by city guards: the Saaltor in the east, the Johannistor in the west and the Löbdertor in the south. …

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14.5 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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18.1 km

Dorfteich

Lake

31.2 km

Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345)

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The 26-meter-high structure was built in 1909 and is visible from afar. The Carolinenturm and its surroundings are preserved, maintained, and perfected by the non-profit association Kötschberggemeinde e.V. (Kötschberg Community). 106 steps lead up to the platform.

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44.7 km

Reinstädter Grund Scenic Road and View of Leuchtenburg Castle

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especially "downhill" coming from Drößnitz with decent speed just great. But be careful, almost always windy, so it's best to drive with a tail wind.

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66.5 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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69.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

22.5 km

11.8 km

9.62 km

1.56 km

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

16.7 km

6.04 km

2.61 km

1.38 km

943 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

5°C

13 %

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Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345) – Saale River at Maua loop from Neue Schenke

Old Saale Bridge, Jena-Burgau

Saaleradweg With View of Johannisberg

Jena Paradise Park

Johannistor (Jena City Gate)

Forest Descent Towards Jena

Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345)

Reinstädter Grund Scenic Road and View of Leuchtenburg Castle

Saale River at Maua

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