Obstland Route

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58,05 km long
Flatly
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Cycling
  • 4: 30 pm
  • 58,05 km
  • 380 m
  • 380 m
  • 143 m
  • 258 m
  • 115 m
  • Start: Leisnig train station
  • Destination: Leisnig train station

Discover the largest fruit growing area in Saxony and taste regional products! Along the route, for example, the Buch Monastery or small farm shops in Ablaß or Dürrweitzschen invite you to stop by.

In the middle of Saxony's largest fruit growing area lies the Obstland Route, which winds its way through the culturally and historically rich landscape as a circular route. On its 58 kilometers in total, it connects the towns of Mügeln, Leisnig and Dürrweitzschen, where the long tradition of fruit growing can be experienced in different ways. While the Mügeln area focuses on the history of the Obstland, Leisnig examines the life and work of the monks at that time, and Dürrweitzschen provides insights into current production processes. The Obstland 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

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Leisnig train station
bicycle self-help workshop at Leisnig train station
© Andreas Schmidt LTM, LEIPZIG REGION

Good to know

Best Season

suitable
depending on the weather

Directions

The tour can be cycled in both directions.

Tour features

  • refreshment possibility

  • Flatly

Equipment

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

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

Author's 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 Route Families can experience an interactive, app-based adventure tour through the Saxon fruit country with the curious bumblebee Poppy Pollenpelz.

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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How to find us

Obstland Route
04703 Quietly