Jena, July 4, 2026 – Today, Saturday, the ADFC Jena-Saaletal is taking a stand for democracy and cosmopolitanism with a joint cycling tour to the state capital. The route leads under police escort via the Bundesstraße 7 (B7) to Erfurt.
- What: Demonstration cycling tour “Off to Erfurt for a cosmopolitan Thüringen”
- When: Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 07:30 AM
- Starting point: Holzmarkt, 07743 Jena (View on Google Maps)
- Destination: Messe Erfurt, approx. 01:30 PM
- Organizer: ADFC Jena-Saaletal (Contact: barbara@adfc-jena.de | Tel. 03641 6397998)
Schedule and route via the B7
The tour is registered as an official assembly and will be accompanied by the police along the entire route. The ADFC has developed a detailed schedule that also allows cyclists from the surrounding area to join the ride:
- 07:30 AM: Start in Jena, Holzmarkt
- 09:15 – 09:30 AM: First break in the industrial area Süßenborn
- 10:00 – 10:30 AM: Stopover at Goetheplatz in Weimar (joining of further participants)
- 12:00 – 12:15 PM: Second break at the freight transport center (GVZ) Erfurt
- 01:30 PM: Arrival at the destination at Messe Erfurt
Participation is open to all interested citizens who wish to send a joint sporting and political signal.
Background and motivation: For a cosmopolitan Thüringen
The occasion for the demonstration is the “Cosmopolitan Weekend” in Erfurt, which was called for in parallel to the AfD federal party conference taking place there. The ADFC Jena-Saaletal is actively involved in the alliance Weltoffenes Thüringen and wants to use the campaign to make a clear statement for diversity, tolerance, and the preservation of democratic values.
In addition to the socio-political aspects, the cycling club also points to differences in transport policy. The prioritization of motorized individual transport demanded in the AfD party program, as well as the rejection of speed limits, are in direct contradiction to the goals of a sustainable mobility transition. The protest on the streets is intended to show how important a socially just and safe infrastructure is for traffic & mobility in Thüringen. Further information on the political positioning can be found on the official website of the ADFC Jena.
🚗 Traffic & everyday consequences: Restrictions on the B7
Due to the police-escorted bicycle procession, there may be temporary traffic obstructions and short-term closures on the Bundesstraße 7 between Jena, Weimar, and Erfurt on Saturday morning. Drivers are asked to exercise increased attention and patience.
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Radtour Auf nach Erfurt für ein weltoffenes Thüringen
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