- 7:45 h
- 29.73 km
- 340 m
- 322 m
- 271 m
- 423 m
- 152 m
- Start: Bischofswerda Train Station
- Destination: Bischofswerda Train Station
Due to the total length of 32 km, the hiking trail can alternatively be walked on a northern route (15.5 km) and a southern route (16.5 km). The northern route is characterized by many sights and activities such as the animal and cultural park, the forest stage, or the Butterberg. The southern route is somewhat quieter - here the hiking trail passes through meadows, fields, and forests. Both routes offer beautiful views of the surrounding area.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Northern Route
Starting from the train station (counterclockwise), the route heads toward Horka Pond and continues to Frog Pond. Then it goes along the railway tracks through the Bischofswerda city forest to the district of Kynitzsch. After crossing the S 111, the trail leads gradually up the "Old Railway Embankment" to Butterberg. Before reaching the summit, the "Schönbrunner View" offers a beautiful prospect over Upper Lusatia. The path continues toward the summit, passing the "Jagdhütte" restaurant through green forests. Once you reach Butterberg, the guesthouse invites you for a visit and the observation tower offers panoramic views. From Butterberg, connections are available to Rammenau and Hochstein (449 m above sea level) in the Luchsenburg, the highest mountain in the West Lusatia region. The hiking trail leaves the mountain on the other side of Butterberg through Geißmannsdorf to downtown Bischofswerda, passing the Bürgerteiche ponds, Napoleonstein, and of course the animal and cultural park, a highlight of the route. The circular route ends back at the train station.
Southern Route
Starting the southern tour from the train station (counterclockwise), the path first heads toward "Grüne Linde", a small viewpoint with seating. Continuing south to Großdrebnitz, the trail goes through open landscapes. Upon arrival, the path turns toward Rüdenberg. Through extensive forests, the trail reaches the mountain and then leaves it heading toward Putzkau. From Putzkau, there are connections to Valtenberg (578 m above sea level), Hoher Hahn (446 m above sea level), and Großer Picho (499 m above sea level). Past the Putzkau church, the trail leads northward to Belmsdorf, a district of Bischofswerda. From here, it goes to Horkauer Pond and back to the train station in Bischofswerda.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Tour with Dog
Directions & Parking facilities
By car, Bischofswerda is reached via the B6/Dresdner Straße - Beethovenstraße - Stolpener Straße - Bahnhofstraße.
Parking facilities are available at the Bischofswerda train station.
The train station in Bischofswerda can be reached by regional trains Dresden - Görlitz as well as Dresden - Zittau. The station is accessible via the following bus lines: 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 189, 264, and 305. Exact information about your connections can be found on the websites of the railway company and ZVON.
Additional information
The path is accessible year-round.
Author
Region Westlausitz
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
License (master data)
Region Westlausitz
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The visit to the animal and cultural park is especially recommended for families with children.
Map
Sachsenkartographie - "Hiking and Cycling Map West Lusatia", 1:33,000, ISBN 978-3-86843-018-9
Dr. Barthel Verlag - "Cycling and Hiking Map Bischofswerda, Pulsnitz, Stolpen and surroundings", 1:35,000; ISBN 978-3-89591-144-6
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