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Saaletal Bridge – Saale Valley Motorway Bridge loop from Neue Schenke

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Saaletal Bridge – Saale Valley Motorway Bridge loop from Neue Schenke

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Saaletal Bridge – Saale Valley Motorway Bridge loop from Neue Schenke

01:05

17.6km

170m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 29, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.40 km

Rutha Church

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A small highlight along the way along the Thuringian chain of cities. So always keep your eyes 👀 open for small and large sights. 😁

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2.35 km

Saaletal Bridge

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The Saale Valley Bridge along the A4 motorway near Jena is not only one of the most impressive bridges in Germany, but also a significant monument to the history and …

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2.41 km

A4 Saale Bridge Jena

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Impending bridge building over the Saale valley.

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2.80 km

Saale Valley Motorway Bridge

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You can see the bridge from several sides. The old Saale motorway bridge was the longest motorway bridge in Germany when it was built. It is almost 800m long.

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4.45 km

Sulza Rest Area with Information Board and War Memorial

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A beautiful rest area with a war memorial, bench and information board in the center of Sulza.

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5.68 km

View of Jena

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7.92 km

Bockler Stone Cross and Signpost Column Großbockedra

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Medieval stone/ atonement cross and signposts to the villages with explanation boards at the Großbockedra/ Kleinbockedra junction.

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13.9 km

Laasdorf Church

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In 1770/71, the hall church was built on the foundations of its predecessor. The latter had been rebuilt in 1647 after being completely destroyed by Swedish troops, but was in …

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17.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

4.88 km

960 m

345 m

137 m

102 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

500 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

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Saaletal Bridge – Saale Valley Motorway Bridge loop from Neue Schenke

Rutha Church

Saaletal Bridge

A4 Saale Bridge Jena

Saale Valley Motorway Bridge

Sulza Rest Area with Information Board and War Memorial

View of Jena

Bockler Stone Cross and Signpost Column Großbockedra

Laasdorf Church

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