Mulde cycle path - United Mulde
- 8:35 h
- 125.35 km
- 125 m
- 195 m
- 59 m
- 151 m
- 92 m
- Start: Sermuth
- Destination: Dessau
After the confluence of the two Mulde arms, the United Mulde crosses the Leipzig lowlands, which are mainly characterized by small forests and extensive fields. In contrast, Grimma stands out with historic buildings from various eras along with the 2012 reconstructed Pöppelmann Bridge. Shortly before Wurzen, you have the choice to cross to the other bank by ferry or to prefer the bridge.
Beyond Wurzen, the route no longer runs directly along the Mulde but compensates with views over endless floodplains. In the adjacent bird protection areas, especially in spring and summer, over 30 sometimes very rare native bird species like the white stork or kingfisher can be observed before reaching Eilenburg with its impressive Mühlinsel.
Even after Eilenburg, mainly fairy-tale floodplain landscapes are crossed, which constantly change. The Dübener Heath with its species-rich flora and fauna including the spa town Bad Düben is the destination of this stage. Here you can wonderfully relax in the worthwhile spa center.
After Bad Düben, the path leads along the Mulde to the Great Goitzschesee and the adjoining Pouch peninsula. To the right of the peninsula lies the Muldestausee. In earlier times, brown coal was mined here, before the resulting basin was flooded and is now designated as a nature reserve. Over the dam, the path continues into the Saxony-Anhalt town of Bitterfeld-Wolfen.
The last stage of the United Mulde awaits. Just under thirty flat kilometers lie ahead along the "Lower Mulde" until the Bauhaus city with UNESCO World Heritage status Dessau-Roßlau is passed and shortly thereafter the Hunting Bridge over the Mulde is reached, which simultaneously marks the end point of the route.
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (14%)Asphalt (55%)Gravel (24%)Trail (1%)Path (6%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
The starting point of the route is Sermuth, where the Zwickauer and Freiberger Mulde merge to form the United Mulde. Via Kössern, it goes past the Nimbschen Monastery to Grimma. Here the United Mulde is crossed, and the cycle path continues along the opposite bank. Passing the small towns of Trebsen, Wurzen, and Eilenburg, the route continues to the spa town of Bad Düben. On the last section of the Saxon Mulde cycle path, the route leads along the Mulde dam, past Löbnitz, across the Saxony-Anhalt state border, Great Goitzschesee / Muldestausee to Bitterfeld-Wolfen. The destination is then reached in Dessau-Roßlau.
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Bicycle helmet, rain and sun protection, provisions and water, bicycle lighting in the dark.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
From Leipzig via the A14 to Sermuth.
ParkingSermuth:
- Car park Bridge Freiberger Mulde (free)
- Car park Wiesengrund
- Car park Bridge Zwickauer Mulde (free)
Public transportationFrom Leipzig central station with RB110 (direction Döbeln central station) to Grimma upper station. Change to bus 619 (towards Colditz, sports field). Get off at Sermuth Großbothen, Muldentalstraße.
From Dessau back to Sermuth (starting point):
With RE13 to Leipzig central station, from there with Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn to Bad Lausick. From Bad Lausick it is about 12 kilometers to Sermuth.
From Dessau back to Leipzig with RE13.
Additional information
At the country inn Dehnitz near Wurzen there is a helpful self-service bike workshop that is accessible at all times.
Author
Christina Witt
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Christina Witt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
With the Muldeflyeryou get discounted admission to 10 attractions!
Safety guidelines
Attention: route runs along a federal road for a short section.
