Jena Forest Tower – Bismarck Tower, Jena loop from Döbritschen

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Jena Forest Tower – Bismarck Tower, Jena loop from Döbritschen

Moderate

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Jena Forest Tower – Bismarck Tower, Jena loop from Döbritschen

03:46

13.6km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Jenaer Forst

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4.00 km

Ernst Haeckel Memorial Viewpoint

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Ernst Heinrich Philipp August Haeckel (born February 16, 1834 in Potsdam; † August 9, 1919 in Jena) was a German physician, zoologist, philosopher, draftsman and free thinker as well as …

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4.85 km

Viewpoint

6.00 km

Jena Forest Tower

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Nice excursion destination for hikers with a restaurant and beer garden, accommodation for overnight stays is also available.

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6.07 km

Forsthaus Jena

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The forester's lodge is the last remaining restaurant with very good food. Opening hours Wed-Sun 11.00-19.00

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7.35 km

Picnic Area at Bismarck Tower Jena

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This is where the very instructive "Schlauer Ux" forest path begins - interesting for young and old.

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7.41 km

Bismarck Tower, Jena

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From here you have a wonderful view over Jena, whether by day or by night. Several benches invite you to linger.

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7.63 km

View of Jena and the JenTower

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Nice view of Jena. A bench invites you to enjoy.

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7.90 km

Tree troll in Jena Forest at the Bismarck Tower

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If it's either really green or foggy, the ossified trees are sure to have a completely different appeal. Then nobody would be surprised if a troll peeps out from behind such a tree. ;-)

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