Wyhra Valley cycle route

  • 29.37 km long
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Condition: very easy
  • Cycling
  • 2:00 h
  • 29.37 km
  • 40 m
  • 108 m
  • 135 m
  • 234 m
  • 99 m
  • Start: Altmörbitz
  • Destination: Neukieritzsch

Time travel in the Wyhra Valley

The Wyhra Valley – cycle route leads from the Schömbach Dam past the towns known for their pottery art, Kohren-Sahlis and Frohburg, and continues through the lovely village of Wyhra, which stands out with its story farm.

Not only the route guidance on mostly forest and cycle paths but also the discovery tips offer the perfect starting point for a nice family outing.  

Good to know

Pavements

Street (9%)
Asphalt (62%)
Gravel (8%)
Trail (18%)
Path (3%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The cycle route starts at the Schömbach Dam and initially passes through the small village of Altmörbitz in a northeast direction to Rudigsdorf. From there, the route continues via Kohren-Sahlis through the Streitwald nature reserve to Frohburg. Past the Frohburg outdoor pool and St. Michael’s Church, the route then heads northwest towards Benndorf. Through Wyhra and Zedtlitz, the path continues to Borna. After passing the Borna market, the path continues from Bahnhofstraße onto Wettinstraße and out of Borna. Past the Lobstädt storage facility, the cycle path briefly follows the federal highway before finally reaching Neukieritzsch.

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Bicycle helmet, rain and sun protection, provisions and water, bicycle lighting when dark. 

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

Altmörbitz is located roughly midway between Leipzig and Chemnitz.

From Leipzig, take the dual carriageway B95 towards Chemnitz. After a few kilometers, the B95 seamlessly merges into the A72. Follow the A72 to the Borna-Süd exit. Continue towards Zedtlitz/Frohburg/Chemnitz. Pass through Frohburg on the main road. 9 kilometers after Frohburg you will pass directly through Altmörbitz.

From the Dresden/Chemnitz direction:

Exit the A72 at Penig. Continue towards Frohburg/Leipzig. 12 kilometers after Penig you will arrive directly at Altmörbitz.

Parking

Altmörbitz: Schömbach Dam 

Neukieritzsch: Train station

Public transportation

Frohburg: Train

Borna: Train 

Neukieritzsch: Train 

Arrival at Altmörbitz:

Take the S-Bahn or train to Markkleeberg, continue by S-Bahn to Frohburg station. Then take bus 265 towards Altmörbitz (Kohren-Sahlis), parking lot.

From Neukieritzsch back to Altmörbitz: 

Take the S6 (towards Geithain) to Frohburg, change there to bus 265 towards Altmörbitz (Kohren-Sahlis), parking lot. 

Additional information

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

Author

Christina Witt

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

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

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

E-bike charging stations: 

Froburg: City library, Gnandstein Castle, and Lindenvorwerk