Klettbach / Weimarer Land, March 04, 2026 – On a bike path near Klettbach, a young mother was bitten by a dog on Tuesday noon. The 29-year-old had to be taken to a hospital for treatment.
- What: Dog attack involving personal injury
- When: Tuesday, March 03, 2026, around noon
- Where: Bike path near Klettbach (Weimarer Land)
- Involved: 29-year-old walker (injured), 72-year-old dog owner
- Contact Polizei Jena: 03641 811504 | Pressestelle.LPI.Jena@polizei.thueringen.de | Website of the Thüringer Polizei
Sudden attack during a walk
An ordinary walk ended painfully for a 29-year-old woman on Tuesday noon. The young mother was traveling with a stroller on a bike path near Klettbach in Weimarer Land. There, she encountered a 72-year-old woman walking her dog.
For reasons yet to be determined, the animal suddenly attacked and bit the 29-year-old in the leg without warning. The injury was severe enough that the woman had to be taken to a nearby hospital for further medical care.
Investigation against the dog owner
The responsible Landespolizeiinspektion Jena has recorded the incident. Criminal investigation proceedings for negligent bodily harm were immediately initiated against the 72-year-old owner of the dog. Investigators must now clarify why the animal was able to bite and whether the owner violated her duty of supervision.
Background: Dog attacks and prevention
Klettbach is located in the scenic Weimarer Land, directly bordering the state capital Erfurt, and belongs to the extensive jurisdiction of the Landespolizeiinspektion Jena. The region’s cycling and hiking trails are heavily frequented by pedestrians, cyclists, and dog owners.
Police and animal welfare organizations advise mutual consideration when encountering unfamiliar dogs on narrow paths. Dogs should be kept on a short leash in areas with poor visibility or when passing strollers, children, and joggers. Should a bite occur, swift action is required: due to the high risk of infection from animal saliva, the wound must be treated and documented by a doctor. Furthermore, the police should be informed immediately to record the incident and secure insurance claims.
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Walker bitten by dog
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