Obstland cycle route

58,04 km long
Flatly
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Cycling
  • 4: 30 pm
  • 58,04 km
  • 386 m
  • 402 m
  • 143 m
  • 258 m
  • 115 m
  • Start: Leisnig train station
  • Destination: Leisnig train station
The Obstland cycle route combines nature and culture on varied paths through the Saxon fruit country between the towns of Dürrweitzschen, Mügeln and Leisnig. 

Fruit growing has a long tradition here: Nestled between blossoming orchards, charming villages and small towns, and a captivating landscape rich in cultural history, the Fruit Country Cycle Route invites you to enjoy active recreation in the Leipzig region. The route can be explored via three themed sections, each with its own route pictogram (apple, strawberry, pear), or as a larger, outer loop (not separately signposted). 

More about the cycle routes in the Leipzig region: www.leipzig.travel/radfahren

LEIPZIG REGION
LEIPZIG REGION

waypoints

Start
Start
Leisnig train station

Good to know

Path surfaces

Street
Asphalt
gravel
Way

Best Season

suitable
depending on the weather

Directions

The bike tour begins at Leisnig train station and initially leads past the hydroelectric power plant and the impressive Mildenstein Castle towards Tragnitz. In Altleisnig, you cross the bridge to Wiesenthal before turning left at the entrance to Polditz and following the path to Böhlen.

You cycle through the center of Böhlen, past the millpond, and leave the town behind. The route continues to Leipnitz, from where you head northeast via Papsdorf, Dürrweitzschen, Zschoppach, and Ablaß to Querbitzsch.

Via Börtewitz, you reach the geotop at Silbersee and then pass the Frieden opencast mine at the clay pit before heading to Kemmlitz. At the end of the village, turn left, follow the country road briefly, and after a few hundred meters, keep right to pass Wachberg and reach Glossen.

Via Mügelner Landstraße, you finally reach Nebitzschen train station and then the small town of Mügeln. Past St. Mary's Church, the route takes you through the town center before leaving the town to the south. The Gauditzer Weg takes you to Lichteneichen and then on to Sornzig.

From here, you'll cycle via Gallschütz, Naunhof, and Altenhof to the famous Buch Monastery, where you can take a short break. After crossing the Freiberger Mulde, you'll finally cycle via Paudritzsch back to Leisnig, where the tour concludes.

The tour can be cycled in both directions.

Tour features

  • refreshment possibility

  • Flatly

Equipment

Bicycle helmet, rain and sun protection, provisions and water, bicycle lights in the dark. 

There are many opportunities for a short break along the route. Picnic blanket always convenient.

The altitude can surprise you occasionally, so you can also enjoy the E-Bikes be used.

Arrival & Parking

Start Leipzig:

  • by car, allow about 1 hour
  • A14 towards Dresden, exit Leisnig

Quietly

  • Markt parking lot
  • parking lot "Alte Feuerwehr", Lindenplatz
  • parking lot "Belvedere", Poststraße

Mügeln: 

  • Geoportal Bahnhof Mügeln 

Arrival from Leipzig to Leisnig:

  • RB (55 min)

With the Leipzig Regio Card you are well equipped!

Please note that Leisnig train station is not wheelchair accessible. Bicycles, wheelchairs and strollers must be carried up a few steps.

More information / links

More about the cycle routes in the Leipzig region: www.leipzig.travel/radfahren

Connection options:

author

Christina Witt

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

Christina Witt
License: no copyright required (public domain) (no copyright)

Our tip

Arrival by narrow gauge railway Wild Robert from Oschatz to Mügeln!

stamp campaign Collecting two stamps entitles you to a small gift from the region. The stamping stations are very easy to find. Obstland flyer a DAK Bungalow.

Tip for families: The Part II of the Obstland cycle route Families can experience an interactive, app-based adventure tour through the Saxon fruit country with the curious bumblebee Poppy Pollenpelz.

 

E-bike charging station: Buch Leisnig Monastery

safety instructions

South of Mügeln on the Gaudlitzer Weg there is a short section with rougher surface. Please drive particularly carefully here.

Map

Obstland flyer von Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH

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