Family bike tour at Berzdorfer See, Görlitz
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- 2:00 h
- 15.62 km
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- 186 m
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- Start: Northeast beach at Berzdorfer See
- Destination: Northeast beach at Berzdorfer See
A paradise for water lovers has emerged in the last decade due to the renaturation of a mining landscape directly on the southern city boundary of Görlitz. The nearly 1,000-hectare and 72-meter deep Berzdorfer See is not only the fifth-largest lake in Saxony but also one of the most popular.
The 16 km long mostly paved path around the lake passes bathing areas, playgrounds, and a nature reserve (here you must dismount and push your bike!). Along the shore and its immediate surroundings, cyclists, skaters, and hikers enjoy nature and views all year round. Water sports enthusiasts such as surfers, sailors, and stand-up paddlers can fully indulge their passion on Berzdorfer See. A boat trip on the water with EMS Berzdorf is a beautiful experience. Simply swimming is of course also possible – you can dive into the crystal-clear and refreshing lake water from several beach areas.
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Now head south along Deutsch-Ossig, where you will find more culinary offers such as the hearty experiential gastronomy of Carari or the milk bar with delicious ice cream varieties.
On the way to the harbor, you pass the hotel "Insel der Sinne." A stop here is also worthwhile. The wellness hotel has a spacious lake terrace with a restaurant.
Then ride around the peninsula, where there is a goat enclosure. It's worth dismounting to watch the goats in their large open enclosure. The next stop is the harbor. Here you can enjoy the view and continue to other attractive offers. From the harbor, you can also reach Hagenwerder, where the huge bucket-wheel excavator 1452 is located, which you can visit.
The bike route continues towards the hotel "Gut am See," located in the manor complex of the former Tauchritz estate. On the grounds is also the water castle Tauchritz, which is ideal for a photo stop.
Then continue along the lake to the Blue Lagoon. Here you can stop for swimming, volleyball, or various water activities. From here, you also have the possibility to ride to the Neuberzdorfer Höhe viewing tower.
The route continues along the lake shore back to the northeast beach. On the western shore, there is a section that is a nature reserve (Landslide P). Through this area, bikes must be pushed.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Traffic-safe bicycle, bicycle helmet, day backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, weather-appropriate and durable clothing, air pump, bicycle tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, map materials
Directions & Parking facilities
Take the ODEG train toward Zittau and get off at Hagenwerder. For more information, visit: https://www.zvon.de/
Note: For train travelers, the start and end point of the tour is Hagenwerder station.
Additional information
More information: www.goerlitz.de/see
Author
Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
License (master data)
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Try riding the route early in the morning, as at this time the nature and wildlife around the lake are particularly vibrant.
Safety guidelines
There are sections of the path that are not paved. In the nature reserve (on the west shore), you are not allowed to ride your bike, but must push it.
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