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Saale-Holzland-Kreis
Freienorla

Saale River at Saalfeld – Saale Cycle Path loop from Freienorla

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Germany
Thuringia
Saale-Holzland-Kreis
Freienorla

Saale River at Saalfeld – Saale Cycle Path loop from Freienorla

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Saale River at Saalfeld – Saale Cycle Path loop from Freienorla

06:58

111km

970m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 65.2 km for 172 m

After 67.8 km for 88 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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34.1 km

Bohlenwand Bridge

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Interesting bridge over the Saale.

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37.6 km

View of the Saale in Saalfeld

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This section of the Saale cycle path through Saalfeld is, in my opinion, the most beautiful. There are numerous spots for a cozy break, where you can let your gaze wander or simply listen to the rushing of the Saale.

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37.8 km

Saale River at Saalfeld

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The Saale is always an eye-catcher. Most of it is simply beautiful in its natural state.

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41.1 km

Saale Cycle Path

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One of the most beautiful sections of the cycle path

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41.1 km

47.0 km

Porzellanfabrik Karl Ens

Ruins

7

50.8 km

View of Rudolstadt and Heidecksburg Palace

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Back on the Saale Cycle Path, this trail takes us out of Rudolstadt with a last very nice view of the Heidecksburg. This way through the Saale valley is in …

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59.0 km

Weißenburg

Castle

9

75.0 km

Saale Weir, Kahla

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From the Saale bike path, you have a good view of the weir.

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85.5 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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90.6 km

Seilbahnanlage Pennickental

Ruins

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111 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

30.1 km

24.4 km

23.3 km

1.63 km

377 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

94.9 km

6.67 km

4.65 km

2.52 km

2.08 km

376 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Comments

June 18, 2026,🚉🚴‍♂️Kaulsdorf - Jena🚉
Stage 4 of the Saaleradweg!

This stage slowly started to be fun, especially from Saalfeld, and the weather was also very good!

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April 13, 2025,Saaleradweg Teil 3
Today we set off at 8:30 a.m. for the final leg. The destination was Jena. Immediately after the start, the climb was rapid. The visibility was excellent. We took a short break at the Wabl Hüttl (Wabl from "honeycomb"). We alternated between the left and right banks of the Saale. In Saalfeld, I only saw the ruins and the Zeiss …

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July 11, 2023,Jena nach Stausee
video: video.relive.cc/elif-72279963511_garmin-health_1689086222386.mp4?x-ref=site

interactive: relive.cc/view/vXvL1578p1O/explore
May 22, 2025,4 Etappe Saaleradweg: von Saalfeld nach Jena
Today went really well. The climbs weren't as steep as in the past few days. The bikes practically rolled by themselves. Apart from a lunch break at Burger King, we rode on and took a few pictures.

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May 13, 2024,Von Kaulsdorf nach Jena, Saaleradweg
I wanted to cycle part of the Saale cycle path and today I decided to take a tour from Kaulsdorf via Saalfeld and Rudolstadt back to Jena. It took a good hour by train to get to the starting point. Saalfeld and Rudolstadt are definitely worth seeing. The paths are mostly good and the landscape is great! One thing that …

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August 12, 2023,Step 7 - Saaleradweg - Eichicht bis Jena
Today we went from Eichicht to Jena. Altogether a good route, only the path along the railway line behind Rudolstadt could be saved, if you should take it, you can safely drive through the puddles, it's only gravel or gravel. Today I passed the middle of the route, km 234 was reached in Jägersdorf.
relive.cc/view/vPOprxjNoEq

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May 12, 2023,7. Etappe
I imagined the Saale cycle path to be like today.
Ultimately, the paths are only acceptable from Saalfeld.

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