- 4: 00 pm
- 49,33 km
- 295 m
- 301 m
- 140 m
- 235 m
- 95 m
- Start: Altenburg
- Destination: Colditz
The route between Altenburg and Colditz is ideal for cycling enthusiasts thanks to its varied landscape. The starting point is the former royal residence of Altenburg, with its playing card museum and impressive castle complex. After approximately 14 km, we reach Gnandstein, where a visit to the 13th-century Romanesque castle is worthwhile.
The tour takes us through the town of Frohburg, which is particularly known for its castle and museum. The next town we come across is an excellent thermal spa resort. Bad Lausick offers its guests relaxing hours in the Riff spa and leisure pool, so a longer stay is also possible.
The destination of the cycle route is Colditz, the town delights visitors with the Colditz Castle and Escape Museum.
Good to know
Path surfaces
Best Season
Directions
Tour features
refreshment possibility
Culturally interesting
Equipment
There are forest and gravel paths on several sections, so we recommend a touring bike or gravel bike.
Arrival & Parking
Accessible by car from Leipzig via the A72 and B93.
Altenburg: Anger parking lot
Colditz: Market or Sofienplatz
Altenburg: Train
Tanndorf: Train
Frohburg: Train
Bad Lausick: Train
From Colditz back to Altenburg (starting point):
Take bus 619 from Colditz, Leipziger Straße, to Grimma, Volkshausplatz. From Grimma station, continue with the RB110 to Leipzig. Then take the S-Bahn (S5) to Altenburg.
More information / links
Connection options:
- in Altenburg: Pleiße cycle path
- in Kohren-Sahlis: KoRoLa cycle route
- in Colditz: Mulde Cycle Path (Zwickauer Mulde)
author
Christina Witt
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Christina Witt
Our tip
In Altenburg there is a connection to the Pleiße cycle path.
Next station at the end of the route: Tanndorf
E-bike charging stations:
Frohburg: City Library, Lindenvorwerk, Grandstein Castle
Bad Lausick: Tourist information
safety instructions
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