Saale-Horizontale Jena

The Saale-Horizontale in Jena, Thuringia, offers 50 km and 30 km running and hiking routes. The 50 km route begins early in Jena-Lobeda, and the 30 km route starts later from ParadiesCafe Jena. Both routes conclude at the Carl-Alexander-Brücke in Dorndorf. Participants have until evening to finish, aligning with the event’s format that blends running, hiking, and walking, distinct from a typical road race. The event’s name, SaaleHorizontale, reflects its course along the hills and trails surrounding Jena, not a city circuit. Organized by Förderverein Lauf- und Wander-Paradies Jena e.V., the program is also known as SaaleHorizontale Hike, with its first edition documented in early October. It appeals to runners seeking an extended day outdoors and walkers who appreciate the landscape at a more relaxed pace.