Kunitz House Bridge – Zeitzgrund loop from Crossen an der Elster

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Germany

Thuringia

Saale-Holzland-Kreis

Crossen an der Elster

Kunitz House Bridge – Zeitzgrund loop from Crossen an der Elster

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Kunitz House Bridge – Zeitzgrund loop from Crossen an der Elster

05:29

86.3km

600m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 120 m for 43 m

After 36.0 km for 14 m

After 86.3 km for 43 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.8 km

Hainspitz Lake with Nebelfrau statue

Highlight • Lake

The following legend has been told in the community of Hainspitz for several generations:

The Mist Woman of Hainspitz
From time to time, especially in autumn and during foggy weather, …

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22.6 km

Bridge over the old "Esel" railway embankment

Highlight • Bridge

The Eisenberg railway cycle path runs under this bridge.

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23.2 km

Covered Bridge on the Eselradweg

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This is not the Kunitzer Hausbrücke 🙈
This bridge is located in the old railway area between Bürgel and Graitschen, is also beautiful, but much smaller than the Hausbrücke

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23.2 km

Model of the Kunitzer Hausbrücke

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The wooden bridge is a smaller version of the 1945 destroyed and in 2012 again built Kunitz Hausbrücke. Truly idyllically situated in the countryside, the bridge spans the tracks.

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33.7 km

Kunitz House Bridge

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The Kunitz House Bridge, newly built in 2012, is beautifully restored. Inside, there's an information panel about the bridge's history. The square in front of the bridge is a lovely place to take a break.

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35.9 km

Erlkönig

Nature Reserve

39.5 km

Paradise Park, Jena

Highlight • Natural

The green oasis in the middle of Jena. The Paradies consists of the Rasenmühleninsel, Paradies and Oberaue. This is where Jena's life takes place. Whether it's concerts or a cozy …

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43.2 km

Seilbahnanlage Pennickental

Ruins

63.5 km

Zeitzgrund

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful hiking and cycling route, there are interesting things to discover in every season ☺️

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74.7 km

Mühltal Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Eight kilometer long paved path along the creek, mostly in the shade, nice for hiking or cycling. With many opportunities to eat, drink and take a break in the old …

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84.5 km

Naturdenkmal Schinders Löcher

Nature Reserve

86.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.5 km

19.7 km

15.5 km

14.2 km

2.27 km

232 m

Surfaces

69.4 km

7.24 km

4.49 km

2.81 km

2.45 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 6 November

7°C

1°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

May 11, 2025,Von Jena über Bürgel nach Eisenberg, durch Mühlental und Zeitgrund zurück

From Jena, we took the Saale Cycle Path to Golmsdorf – a wonderful stretch of the Saale Valley on a perfectly maintained cycle path.
In Golmsdorf, we turned east. The route via Bürgel to Eisenberg runs partly along a former railway line and is scenically beautiful. After Löberschütz, they apparently "forgot" to upgrade the cycle path, so the route continues …

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June 7, 2024,Thüringer Mühlenradweg

The journey was definitely worth it. The Thuringian Mill Cycle Route is for everyone who likes to be out in nature. Whether on a bike or on foot... Simply great 😎😃

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May 4, 2024,Thüringer Mühlenradweg

Today we went along the Thuringian Mill Trail. It started off with a light drizzle, but then it dried up. Unfortunately, we couldn't find all of the 20 mills that were promised. The trail itself was well signposted and easy to ride.

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June 9, 2024,Der Mühlenradweg ab Crossen

Very nice tour through the Mühltal, Zeitzgrund and Saale cycle path are integrated into the Thuringian Mill Cycle Path.

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August 11, 2024,Zeitzgrund – Radweg durchs Mühltal Runde von Crossen an der Elster

One of the most beautiful bike tours we have ever done, highly recommended and you can leave the battery at home 😁

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June 5, 2024,Eisenberg / Mühltal / Hermsdorf / Stadtroda / Jena / Porstendorf / Bürgel / Eisenberg Stadtradeln #5

Today I made the most of my day off. After I had breakfast with my daughter and she left for her internship, I hopped on my bike, went through the Mühltal to Hermsdorf, from there through the Zeitzgrund to Stadtroda, from Stadtroda the bike path to Jena, in Jena starting in Lobeda, past the stadium and the Ostbad towards Porstendorf …

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October 5, 2022,Thüringer Mühlenradweg

On our Wednesday tour we rode the Thuringian Mill Cycle Path from Jena/West via Bürgel, Eisenberg, Hermsdorf, Stadtroda to Jena Göschwitz. In addition to the many mills in Mühltal and Zeitzgrund, the castle church in Eisenberg was also worth seeing.

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May 27, 2023,Mühlenradweg Jena - Bad Köstritz - Jena

We started in Jena Maua.
Highly recommended tour. Hardly driven roads. The Mühltal of Bad Klosterlausnitz can be driven through almost rolling. Super beautiful landscapes, finally through the beautiful Zeitzgrund.

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