Leuchtenburg Castle – Vineyards Near Jena loop from Kahla (Thür)

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Saale-Holzland-Kreis

Kahla

Leuchtenburg Castle – Vineyards Near Jena loop from Kahla (Thür)

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Leuchtenburg Castle – Vineyards Near Jena loop from Kahla (Thür)

02:20

7.64km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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796 m

Pedestrian Bridge from Kahla to Dohlenstein

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The bridge significantly shortens the route from the train station to the Leuchtenburg.

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1.77 km

Zickzack-Lutherweg Trail

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Narrow path that goes constantly uphill. In rainy weather, etc., I don't want to go up or down. I just went up today. Niece for those afraid of heights. Down the others. Right the way over the meadow.

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2.66 km

Bench With a View of Leuchtenburg Castle

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Cozy wooden bench with a view to relax

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3.10 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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3.10 km

Leuchtenburg Castle

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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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3.21 km

Ascent to Leuchtenburg

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Next to the road, a beautiful hiking trail leads up to the Leuchtenburg. When you get to the seating area with the information board, you can either continue on the wine trail or climb straight up to the castle.

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3.41 km

Vineyards Near Jena

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Many different grape varieties and wine production are described here.

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7.04 km

View of Dohlenstein

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7.64 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.11 km

2.22 km

1.14 km

158 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

2.69 km

1.07 km

466 m

341 m

223 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

6°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

February 13, 2022,Blick zur Leuchtenburg 🥰 – Leuchtenburg Runde von Kahla (Thür)

In wonderful spring-like weather, we went up to the Leuchtenburg with the wife and child. We started in Kahla near the sports field. From there, the path led us over two pedestrian bridges over the Saale, then steadily uphill to the Dohlenstein. From here you have a fantastic view over Kahla into the Saale valley and many side valleys. In …

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March 1, 2025,Wandern zur Leuchtenburg

Today we went on a hike from Kahla to the beautiful Leuchtenburg. If you are ever in the area, you should definitely take a look at this castle. Both the porcelain world and the historical part, including the keep and the knights' hall. The entrance fee was really worth it.

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December 28, 2023,Das Leuchten der Leuchtenburg 🏰

If there was a castle in my childhood where I wanted to meet my dream prince, it was this one: the beautiful Leuchtenburg.
Back then, I had no idea that I would stumble upon the man for life at a “Fish Looking for Meat” student party in 1994. I saw my “knight of passion” with his shoulder-length curls, roaring up …

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September 13, 2022,Leuchtenburg Seitenroda Dohlenstein Pfaffenberg

Before the rain is supposed to come, the beautiful weather was used again today and a trip to the queen of the Saale valley, the Leuchtenburg, was made. After a loop around the castle on the panoramic trail with wonderful views in all directions, we first went steadily downhill, first to Seitenroda and then through the forest. The many meters …

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November 6, 2022,Rund um die Leuchtenburg ab 🅿️ Seitenroda

Initially we ran into a dead end in the woods, but then it went smoothly on a very nice, varied and sometimes quite strenuous tour up to the foot of the Leuchtenburg.. And the weather gods were once again on our side.. Wonderful 👌☀️

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May 19, 2023,Kahla, Saale und Leuchtenburg (Thüringen)

Once again in Jena. This time the Leuchtenburg was on the program. Started in Kahla and via the tunnel path to an orchid meadow. These plants are impressive. Back it went over wide meadows and along the Saale ..

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