- 4: 30 pm
- 58,04 km
- 386 m
- 402 m
- 143 m
- 258 m
- 115 m
- Start: Leisnig train station
- Destination: Leisnig train station
Located in the heart of Saxony's largest fruit-growing region is the Obstland Cycle Route, which winds its way through a landscape rich in cultural history. A total of 58 kilometers, it connects the towns of Mügeln, Leisnig, and Dürrweitzschen, where the long tradition of fruit-growing can be experienced in various ways. While the Mügeln area focuses on the history of the Obstland region, Leisnig explores the life and work of the monks at that time, and Dürrweitzschen offers insights into current production processes. The Obstland Cycle Route is also made up of three The route is made up of different thematic sub-routes and can be cycled via the individual smaller stages or the outer large circular route.
More about the cycle routes in the Leipzig region: www.leipzig.travel/radfahren
waypoints
Good to know
Path surfaces
Best Season
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 Schwemmteich pond and leave the village behind. The route continues to Leipnitz, from where you head northeast via Papsdorf, Dürreweitzschen, 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:
- in muggles: Döllnitztal cycle route
- in Quietly: Mulde Cycle Path (Freiberger Mulde)
author
Christina Witt
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Christina Witt
Our tip
Arrival by narrow gauge railway Wild Robert from Oschatz to Mügeln!
stamp campaign With three stamps you get a delicious juice. The stamping points are easily 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.
Card
Obstland flyer von Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
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