Pechofen – Zeitzgrund loop from Saale-Holzland-Kreis

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Pechofen – Zeitzgrund loop from Saale-Holzland-Kreis

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Pechofen – Zeitzgrund loop from Saale-Holzland-Kreis

03:23

49.2km

530m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Kernberge und Wöllmisse bei Jena

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.06 km

Pechofen

Highlight • Historical Site

A pitch kiln is a facility for producing wood tar and wood vinegar, which are produced by the carbonization of resinous wood.

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8.13 km

Serene Forest Pond

Highlight • Lake

what a beautiful landscape

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12.8 km

Zeitzgrund is the name given to the landscape protection and local recreation area of the Zeitzbach between Hermsdorf and Stadtroda. The wooded area belongs to the Thuringian woodland. There are numerous mills along the way.

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14.3 km

Ziegenmühle Brewery & Guesthouse

Highlight • Restaurant

The goat mill has always been worth a visit. Now it shines in new splendor - here even beer is brewed! The food is good - always sit outside on nice days. Guestrooms are also available.

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16.1 km

Historic Paper Mill Zeitzgrund

Highlight • Historical Site

Recently, the local family has opened a small snack. Although there is no advertising for it but the Lord of the court invited for coffee and was visibly and rightly …

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16.7 km

Zeitzgrund

Highlight • Trail

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

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37.1 km

Seilbahnanlage Pennickental

Ruins

37.4 km

Wöllnitzer Bierbrunnen

Lake

38.7 km

Pennickental / Engländers Bruch

Nature Reserve

39.5 km

Pennickental Stream and Forest

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful stretch of route through nature

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39.8 km

Pennickental / Fürstenbrunnen

Nature Reserve

42.9 km

Rabis Castle (The Airship)

Highlight • Castle

Rabis Castle, also called the airship, is an old farmstead where there used to be a restaurant (until 1970).

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49.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

13.8 km

9.21 km

5.47 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

7.84 km

7.65 km

528 m

285 m

Elevation

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Comments

May 13, 2022,Fahrradtour

Wonderful bike tour through the fabulous Zeitzgrund into the Saale valley to Jena.

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May 5, 2024,Durch den Zeitzgrund von Hermsdorf nach Jena

Very nice bike tour through the Zeitzgrund - highly recommended. There are also a few places to stop for refreshments along the route.

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Pechofen – Zeitzgrund loop from Saale-Holzland-Kreis

Pechofen

Serene Forest Pond

Zeitzgrund Nature Reserve

Ziegenmühle Brewery & Guesthouse

Historic Paper Mill Zeitzgrund

Zeitzgrund

Pennickental Stream and Forest

Rabis Castle (The Airship)

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