Description
Rothenstein – Jena
The tour leads our fellow paddlers into the natural beauty of river Saale’s upper reaches, where Thuringia’s mountains covered with gloomy forests transition softly into cultivated fileds of the Saale valley around Jena. From the meeting point in Rothenstein the tour starts towards the urban area of the city.
As you make your way down the Saale River and surrounding forests, you may catch a glimpse of several native animals; the turquoise river kingfisher, various types of heron, cormorants and/or nutrias all in their natural habitat. If you are lucky, you may even see turtles and European Otters!
Continuing along the Saale you will have the opportunity to see Landmarks like the Helenenstein cliff and Lobdeburg Fort on the right side of the Saale.
Throughout the tour you will paddle by small islands, and experience small rapids, which keep the tour adventurous.
After entering the urban structures of Jena you will experience a pass-around point on the Burgauer Wehr, or Burgauer Dam. Here in Jena the Saale flows alongside beer gardens and historic bridges in the Burgau district, while minutes away the city center boasts futuristic architecture, as well as historical landmarks which are being passed by on the last part of the journey through the city.
After arriving in Jena-Ost, it’s well worth your time to discover Jena’s lovely City Centre, Botanical Gardens and more after your tour.
- Safety instruction und rules of paddling on rivers
- Introduction in the handling of the boats and paddling-techniques
- Route-explanation and notes on pass-around points and locks
- A relaxing boat-trip in the the Saale valley
- Duration: 3-4 hours incl. breaks
- boat transfer to Rothenstein near Kahla
- Canoe, kayak or raft
- Paddle
- Life-jackets / swimming vests
- Waterproof luggage-box
- Map
- Appropriate clothes / shoes according to weather conditions
- i.e. sunscreen / headgear
- 2nd outfit / towel
- negotiable