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Saale-Holzland-Kreis

Bismarck Tower, Jena – Old Saale Bridge, Jena-Burgau loop from Rothenstein (Saale)

Mountain biking trails

Saale-Holzland-Kreis

Bismarck Tower, Jena – Old Saale Bridge, Jena-Burgau loop from Rothenstein (Saale)

Moderate

10

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Bismarck Tower, Jena – Old Saale Bridge, Jena-Burgau loop from Rothenstein (Saale)

02:54

36.4km

670m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 5.71 km for 471 m

After 17.4 km for 82 m

After 18.1 km for 69 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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5.25 km

Hangquellmoor Leutra

Nature Reserve

2

15.1 km

Forstturm War Memorial and Observation Tower (Jena)

Highlight • Monument

The Forestry Tower is located in the immediate vicinity of the Bismarck Tower. The 25-meter-high tower features a walkable observation deck.

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3

17.6 km

View of Jena

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a nice view

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4

18.3 km

Bismarck Tower, Jena

Highlight • Monument

From here you have a wonderful view over Jena, whether by day or by night. Several benches invite you to linger.

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5

18.4 km

Path to the Bismarck Tower

Highlight • Trail

6

20.1 km

Flowy Trail Descent via Kahles Ruh

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

7

30.2 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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8

30.2 km

Burgau Stone Bridge (Burgauer Brücke)

Highlight • Bridge

9

30.2 km

Beer garden at the weir with a view of the Burgauer Bridge

Highlight • Pub

rustic beer garden directly on the Saale with a view of the old Burgauer bridge

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B

36.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

7.52 km

5.90 km

5.79 km

3.48 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

8.73 km

6.34 km

4.26 km

3.76 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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