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Saale River at Maua – View of the Saale Valley loop from Maua

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Germany
Thuringia

Saale River at Maua – View of the Saale Valley loop from Maua

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4.6

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28

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Saale River at Maua – View of the Saale Valley loop from Maua

01:15

21.2km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.52 km

Jena-Göschwitz station

Highlight • Rest Area

Good and inexpensive food at the food counter on track 3/4!

Take-away lunch is available on platform 3/4 from Monday to Friday. All dishes cost € 5.
Bockwurst sausages, Viennese, …

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11.0 km

Saale River at Maua

Highlight • River

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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3

12.3 km

Country Road Through Cornfields

Highlight • Cycleway

4

13.6 km

Rothenstein Former Railway Station

Highlight • Monument

The station was sold, and the result is impressive. A lot of money was certainly invested in the reconstruction and extensive renovation. Well done!

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5

14.1 km

Saalebrücke Oelknitz

Highlight • Bridge

6

14.2 km

View of the Saale River and St. Wenzel's Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

Interesting sight that you don't expect here.

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7

16.0 km

View of the Saale Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A very nice descent. But you have to be careful in the end come bollards and a busy road: ACCIDENT !!! But the offered view in the Saale valley is worthwhile.

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16.3 km

View of Oelknitz

Highlight • Viewpoint

relaxed driving with beautiful views

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21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

5.37 km

5.01 km

3.66 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

2.19 km

977 m

259 m

145 m

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Thursday 8 October

13°C

6°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

June 24, 2022,Fahrradtour 24.06.2022 🚲-Eisvogel-Tour vor ⛈️
On the last 2 bike tours I watched kingfishers and set up simple hides for the short rest of the beepers. The success could be enjoyed today ...
Unfortunately I only had about 45 minutes for a series of photos, because it got too dark and the first drops of the long-awaited rain fell on the Saale. Immediate retreat, with …

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March 18, 2023,Fahrradtour 18.03.2023 ... zu den Schwanzmeisen ⛅️
I recently observed long-tailed tits looking for a suitable nesting hole.
Check today if the couple has opted for a tree hollow in the area. Bull's eye, the couple is currently busy with "renovation" and furnishing of the new apartment. The direct neighborhood is also interesting. A woodpecker also sets up a "dwelling" in a tree next to it...
This …

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March 18, 2026,🚲 - Runde -- mal wieder zu den Kuhschellen
Pasque flowers being devoured by the oil beetle.
Bees and ants searching for food...
Spring fever, but a cold wind reminds us of winter . . .

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October 21, 2025,Kleine 🚲-Runde am Morgen ⛅️
After the early morning rain, sun and wind returned, which also delighted the animals and wildlife photographers. 😉

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August 21, 2025,🚲 - Zum Flussuferläufer
Spotted a common sandpiper on yesterday's hike along the Saale River.
Today, I tried to find this very shy little bird again...
Getting close enough for a photo series was more difficult...
It worked out very well. 😊
Some snapshots are attached.

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September 3, 2024,📷-Technik testen (2)
Continuation of the 📷 technology test...
Some snapshots...

😎

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August 26, 2024,🚲 zu Eisvogel & Reiher 🌤
Short morning tour on the Saale.
Well, kingfishers again...
The grey heron could be seen fishing on the old Saale bridge in Burgau...

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