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Saale-Holzland-Kreis
Neuengönna

Carl Alexander Bridge – View of the Dornburg Palaces loop from Porstendorf

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Germany
Thuringia
Saale-Holzland-Kreis
Neuengönna

Carl Alexander Bridge – View of the Dornburg Palaces loop from Porstendorf

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4.4

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110

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Carl Alexander Bridge – View of the Dornburg Palaces loop from Porstendorf

00:49

13.6km

80m

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: September 25, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.58 km

Cycle Path Along the Saale With View of Dornburg Castles

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Very pleasant route in an idyllic landscape without traffic

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6.32 km

Carl Alexander Bridge in Dorndorf-Steudnitz

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The bridge has been open to pedestrians and cyclists again since July 2020. It's worth going over or driving over it once. In the middle there is the possibility to …

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6.35 km

Carl Schurz Bridge

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The bridge is called Carl-Alexander - Brücke and was nicely renovated a few years ago.

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6.41 km

Carl Alexander Bridge

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The renovation was successful. If you come from Jena you drive over and then up to the Dornburger castles. There is also a good view of the castles from the bridge.

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6.50 km

View of the Dornburg Castles

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From here you have a spectacular view of the three Dornburg castles, which sit on the imposing shell limestone rock above the Saale. You can even visit two of the …

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8.65 km

View of the Dornburg Palaces

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From here you have a great view of the Dornburg castles and the panoramic path directly in front of them.

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9.94 km

View of the Dornburg Palaces

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The well-developed bike path offers beautiful scenic views of the Saale valley.

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10.5 km

Covered seating area on the Saale Cycle Path

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Directly on the Saale Cycle Path between Jena and Rothenstein, there's a small, covered seating area – perfect for a break during your tour. Here, you can relax in the …

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13.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.34 km

4.48 km

1.86 km

501 m

220 m

125 m

116 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

181 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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6°C

66 %

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