From Wurzen to Eilenburg – Following the tracks of Ringelnatz and historic parks along the Mulde cycle path
- 1:35 h
- 23.40 km
- 41 m
- 61 m
- 99 m
- 129 m
- 30 m
- Start: Wurzen station
- Destination: Eilenburg
Wurzen, as the birthplace of the poet Joachim Ringelnatz, also bears the unofficial nickname Ringelnatz City. Following the tracks of Ringelnatz, you can walk along the "Ringelnatz path" at the marketplace or visit the poet's birthplace.
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Another highlight of the route is Canitz Park. On a "time journey" from the Stone Age to the Slavic period, you can discover the everyday life of our Slavic and Germanic ancestors in the extensive park with museum, nature, and themed gardens.
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The Sorben Tower in Eilenburg offers a good opportunity to review the completed distance.
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Pavements
- Street (24%)Asphalt (60%)Gravel (10%)Trail (4%)Path (2%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
The bike route starts at Wurzen station and initially runs along Bahnhofstraße past the St. Wenceslai city church through the town center. At the Ringelnatz fountain, the route continues straight ahead. Then you turn left and pass the Wurzen hospital before continuing to Nischwitz. At the height of Canitz, the route turns left, passes the town, and continues to Wasewitz. Shortly before Thallwitz, you turn left again and cycle towards Kollau to Eilenburg.
Equipment
Bicycle helmet, weatherproof clothing, provisions and water, bicycle lights in darkness.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
By car from Leipzig via the B6 to Wurzen.
ParkingParking lot "Wermsdofer Forst"
Public parking lot (Doktor-Külz-Straße 13)
Public transportationBy train (RE50) or S-Bahn (S3) from Leipzig main station to Wurzen.
Additional information
- More about the cycling routes in the Leipzig region: www.leipzig.travel/radfahren
Author
Christina Witt
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
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