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Jena – Halle<\/h2>\n

This tour begins in the vibrant city of Jena at the \u201cGries-Bridge\u201d and goes in the direction of Porstendorf. It\u2019s well worth your time to discover Jena\u2019s lovely City Centre, Botanical Gardens, Paradies-Park, and more before you start you trip on the Saale.<\/p>\n

Throughout the tour you will experience 7 – 9 \u201cPass-around Points\u201d for which you will have to exit the river with your canoe, and re-enter a short distance down stream.<\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

Before you reach Porstendorf the river splits into two branches. You can choose between the shorter, more vigorous branch, and a longer, more scenic way. The short tour passes a camping site and beer garden at Porstendorf, and the longer tour goes along the old river branch of the Saale making its way passed the Rabeninsel or \u201cRaven\u2019s Island\u201d.<\/p>\n

Nearing Dornburg you can see to your left the Dornburger Palaces: the Renaissance Castle, the Rococo Castle and the Old Castle, where Johann Wolfgang Goethe vacationed.<\/p>\n

Throughout the tour you will paddle by small islands, and experience small rapids, which keep the tour adventurous. From Dornburg to Camburg the Saale continues to wind through the Saale River Valley along impressive cliffs and teaming forests.<\/p>\n

In Kaatschen you will begin to notice several vineyards, as you are entering Germany\u2019s Northern-most wine growing region.<\/p>\n

At this part of the trip you will pass some small islands in the river. You will also pass two ruins, which are located high above the river on your right side\u2013 the Medieval Rudelsburg and Saaleck Forts. It was during his stay at the Rudelsburg in 1826, that poet and historian, Franz Kugler, was inspired to write the song \u201cAn der Saale Hellem Strande\u201d.<\/p>\n

If you like, you can take a small rest in the quaint therapeutic city of Bad K\u00f6sen. Here you can breathe the rejuvenating salty sea air produced from the \u201cGradierwerk\u201d twig towers, or literally translated, \u201cGraduation Towers\u201d. The steam from the towers passes through the twigs, and it is said that the salty air helps to improve the health and wellbeing of its visitors.<\/p>\n

Continuing down the Saale you will pass picturesque vineyards of Bad K\u00f6sen and Kloster Pforta Monastery. The views here are breath taking, as towering cliffs seem to appear directly out of the water.<\/p>\n

Shortly before arriving in Naumburg the river quickens, creating a rapid. At this point in the tour you will experience a \u201cpass-around point\u201d. Here you must exit the river with your canoe, and re-enter a short walk down stream. As you continue on your way down the Saale you will be able to experience the joining of the Unstrut River and the Saale.<\/p>\n

It is important to note that in the last stretch of the river, motorboats are permitted and could cross your path.<\/p>\n

The city of Naumburg will appear on the right side of the river, with its famous Cathedral and Wenzel-Church, designed in the late gothic style. Here the Saale spreads into a wide riverbed as it continues its journey through the Saale River Valley.<\/p>\n

From Naumburg to Wei\u00dfenfels the Saale runs by the Sch\u00f6nburg Fort, which is located 40m above the river on a sandstone rock. Approximately 5 kilometres down stream from the Sch\u00f6nburg Fort, the Castle Goseck is strategically situated on the left riverbank. The Castle functions today as a restaurant as well as a music and cultural centre.<\/p>\n

The next noteworthy city the Saale brings you to is the city of Wei\u00dfenfels. Wei\u00dfenfels is known, among other things, for housing one of the largest Early-Baroque palace grounds in Central Germany, Schloss (Castle) Neu-Augustusburg.<\/p>\n

After passing Schloss Neu-Augustusburg the tour continues to Bad D\u00fcrrenberg. Bad D\u00fcrrenberg boasts one of the largest \u201cGradierwerk\u201d (twig tower) in Europe. The Gradierwerk Tower of Bad D\u00fcrrenberg stretches 636 meters long and 12 meters high. The steam from the towers passes through the twigs, and it is said that the salty air helps to improve the health and wellbeing of the visitors in the nearby health resort of Kurort.<\/p>\n

Further downstream the Saale flows through the Cathedral city of Merseburg. Merseburg is most famous for its beautiful Baroque Cathedrals, the most notable being the Merseburg Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, founded in 1015. The Episcopal Palace is another note-worthy Landmark.<\/p>\n

You can find several inviting, peaceful camping-sites, guesthouses, vineyards, Wineries, quaint caf\u00e9s, and restaurants scattered along the Saale. These places, along with the site-seeing opportunities listed above, will undoubtedly make your journey unforgettable.<\/p>\n

The ending point of the tour just so happens to be the hometown of world-renowned composer, Handel. You can visit Handel-Haus, Halloren Schokoladenmuseum (Halloren Chocolate Museum), The Handel Monument and much more. The tour ends in at our station in Halle (Saale).[\/vc_column_text]

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  • Introduction in the handling of the boats and paddling-techniques<\/li>\n
  • Route-explanation and notes on pass-around points and locks<\/li>\n
  • A relaxing boat-trip in the Saale valley<\/li>\n
  • Duration: 5 days \/ approx. 7 hours per day<\/li>\n
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          Difficulty: Medium<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n

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          • Distance: 120 km \/ Duration: 5 days \/ 7 hrs. per day<\/li>\n
          • Pass-around points and\/or Locks: 7 – 9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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