Avenue of old apple trees - aleja starych jabłučinow

Ready, set, go!

At the HAUS DER TAUSEND TEICHE in Wartha, you can visit a permanent natural history exhibition. Now we set off towards Lömischau. Past Lömischau, the route continues to Guttau. On this road, there is already a model newly planted traditional orchard row with about 70 trees. In Guttau, we turn right and later right again towards Salga. From there, we reach Malschwitz on the way, where the Trittmacher bakery or small village shops invite you to take a break.

Refreshed, we head towards Kleinbautzen, turning right on the district road and shortly afterwards left. Pastor Adam Gottlob Schirach was active in Kleinbautzen; his commitment to beekeeping is commemorated with a beautifully designed monument with a rest area. At the Kleinbautzen church, the Schirach circular trail starts, a marked hiking trail about Schirach and the bees. 

From Kleinbautzen, we continue straight on the district road and after the village turn left onto the road to Cannewitz. Along this road stands an old row of street trees of the regional apple variety "Lausitzer Nelkenapfel," which gave the tourist cycling route its name. Arriving in Cannewitz, we reach the intermediate destination of the cycling route with the Apfelscheune. After prior registration, it is also possible to purchase freshly pressed apple juice here.

From the Apfelscheune, we continue on the farm road to the district road and then right towards Rackel. In Rackel, at the main junction in the middle of the village, we turn left and cycle past meadows to the avenue of Baruth Castle. There we turn right, follow the avenue past the castle to the village street. We follow the village street to the left and cycle to the church. There, an exhibition about bats can be visited.

We then follow the road to Dubrauke. On the right lies the former Baruth manor, where an agricultural museum is to be established, and a traditional orchard is to be created. The path leads us past the former basalt works, where guided tours are available upon request. Lined with old pear trees, the path takes us to Neudörfel, where a 2-hectare traditional orchard is being developed and can be visited. After turning left in Kleinsaubernitz, we cycle past Olba on the right and continue to Wartha. In suitable weather, a small swim in Lake Olba is recommended.

Following the main road, we return to the HAUS DER TAUSEND TEICHE.

We recommend:

• traffic-safe bicycle
• bicycle helmet
• weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers
• air pump and bicycle tools
• sun and rain protection
• provisions and drinking water
• first aid kit
• pocket knife
• mobile phone

BY CAR

Motorway 4 to Bautzen-East exit. B 156 towards Weißwasser, turn right near Bautzen reservoir towards Niesky and follow the main road via Malschwitz to Guttau. Turn left there (signposted) and drive via Lömischau to Wartha.

Free parking spaces are available at the HAUS DER TAUSEND TEICHE.

BY BUS

The HAUS DER TAUSEND TEICHE is accessible via the stops Guttau/Wartha (50 m walk) and Guttau/Anbau with a 2.7 km hike along the Guttauer Teiche Nature Experience Trail. There are also parking spaces for several buses on the "HAUS DER TAUSEND TEICHE" premises.

Links:

www.sachsenauskunft.de (digital timetable information)

HAUS DER TAUSEND TEICHE in Wartha

School Museum "Korla Awgust Kocor" in Wartha

Nature Trail Guttauer Teiche

Biosphere Reserve Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape

Upper Lusatia

A visit to the HAUS DER TAUSEND TEICHE or the School Museum in Wartha.

Also, a jump into the cool water is recommended at Lake Olba.

This route is not signposted!

There is no bike shop along the way. Therefore, we recommend bringing a repair kit for emergencies.