On the bright bank of the Saale..
Romantic castles, nature and wine: The 403 kilometre Saale Cycle Path is one of the prettiest and most varied river cycling paths in Germany. Discover the romantic and idyllic Saale Valley from the source of the River Saale in the Fichtel Mountains above Jena and Naumburg to the Salle Estuary, where it joins the River Elbe by the town of Barby.
World renowned places of culture that are rich in history such as the Leuchtenburg Castle near Kahla or the Naumburg Cathedral line the banks of the river. Picturesque valleys with dreamy little villages alternate with lush vineyards and historic cultural heritage sites. In the upper sections of the cycle path you will discover dams and reservoirs which can be explored further by boat.
The Saale Cycle Path can be experienced over nine stages. As part of the nationwide D-Route 11 the Saale Cycle Path is well signposted and consists of mainly asphalted, waterproofed roads that are usually car-free. From Saalfeld to the river estuary the route is very family friendly. Only in the upper sections of the Saale are there some steep slopes, which can be a bit more demanding. The entire route is easy to reach by train. In many places there are rental and charging stations for e-bikes and pedelecs (pedal electric cycles).