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View of the Saale Valley – Saale River at Maua loop from Rothenstein (Saale)

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View of the Saale Valley – Saale River at Maua loop from Rothenstein (Saale)

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View of the Saale Valley – Saale River at Maua loop from Rothenstein (Saale)

01:37

24.2km

240m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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640 m

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

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Interesting sight that you don't expect here.

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1.42 km

View of Oelknitz

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relaxed driving with beautiful views

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1.73 km

View of the Saale Valley

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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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20.9 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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21.3 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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21.5 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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22.9 km

Country Road Through Cornfields

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24.1 km

Rothenstein Former Railway Station

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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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24.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.71 km

8.68 km

6.48 km

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

2.75 km

1.68 km

477 m

422 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Saturday 15 August

28°C

17°C

47 %

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View of the Saale Valley – Saale River at Maua loop from Rothenstein (Saale)

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

View of Oelknitz

View of the Saale Valley

Saaletal Bridge

Saale Valley Motorway Bridge

Saale River at Maua

Country Road Through Cornfields

Rothenstein Former Railway Station

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