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Schlöben

Lobdeburg Castle Ruins – Prince's Spring loop from Schlöben

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Saale-Holzland-Kreis

Schlöben

Lobdeburg Castle Ruins – Prince's Spring loop from Schlöben

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Lobdeburg Castle Ruins – Prince's Spring loop from Schlöben

06:06

20.0km

480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 11.8 km for 80 m

After 12.0 km for 135 m

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Bus stop

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5.77 km

View of Drackendorf

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View to Jena. GREAT.

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7.93 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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9.35 km

View of Jena

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The paths are a single panoramic balcony.

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9.52 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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10.2 km

View from Johannisberg

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The Kern Mountains🫶

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10.7 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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11.5 km

Viewpoint

13.4 km

Summer Linden (Touringen Stamping Point No. 194)

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There are two benches opposite to rest so that you can continue to enjoy the view while hiking.

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14.5 km

Prince's Spring

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The detour to the Fürstenbrunnen is always a must for us - at the start of the tour to fill up the fresh spring water and at the end to …

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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.77 km

2.79 km

1.23 km

328 m

145 m

Surfaces

7.40 km

5.68 km

3.73 km

1.54 km

1.46 km

247 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

29°C

12°C

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Comments

October 18, 2023,Rundwanderung Kernberge und Woellmisse bei Jena ab Schloeben

I wanted to take advantage of today's dry autumn day and so we headed towards Jena. Since Komoot once again no longer displayed the planned and pre-saved route (always happens when I run the route in the opposite direction and don't confirm the change of direction when asked), it felt like things were going wrong.
The path leads through nature …

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Lobdeburg Castle Ruins – Prince's Spring loop from Schlöben

View of Drackendorf

Lobdeburg Castle Ruins

View of Jena

SaaleHorizontale Trail – Kernberge and Wöllmisse

View from Johannisberg

View of Jena from the Saale Horizontale Trail

Summer Linden (Touringen Stamping Point No. 194)

Prince's Spring

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