From Grimma to Wurzen - the Castle Route on the Mulde Cycle Path

28.91 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Cycling
  • 2:00 h
  • 28.91 km
  • 91 m
  • 122 m
  • 113 m
  • 159 m
  • 46 m
  • Start: Grimma Upper Station
  • Destination: Wurzen Castle

The route from Grimma to Wurzen runs along a disused railway line. Since it runs largely away from roads, it is ideal for family outings.

The starting point of the route is the station in Grimma. Passing Grimma Castle, you cross over the Pöppelmann Bridge to the other side of the river, to continue the bike path.

Halfway along the way lies the beautiful little town of Trebsen. Here many fruit trees along the path invite you to snack.

Another highlight of the route is Trebsen Castle. Here you can admire one of the greatest architectural achievements of the late Middle Ages: the cell vault made of multiple broken honeycomb ceilings.

One of the oldest castles in the German-speaking area is located in the center of Wurzen.

Wurzen also offers other cultural highlights, such as the Ringelnatz Path, the Krietsch Mill, or the old town hall.

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Gravel
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The route begins in Grimma at the Upper Station and follows Karl-Marx-Straße to the right onto Colditzer Straße. In front of Gattersburg Castle, the path leads onto Kellerhäuser Straße and then along the Mulde Cycle Path past the Augustinian Monastery Church and Grimma Castle. There the route turns right and crosses the United Mulde. After the bridge, follow the Mulde Cycle Path which runs through the towns of Dorna and Nerchau to Neichen. A short detour to Trebsen is possible if you cross the bridge in Neichen. Otherwise, the route continues along the Mulde, passes Dehnitz, and finally reaches the destination in Wurzen.

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Bicycle helmet, weatherproof clothing, provisions and water, bicycle lights in the dark. 

Directions & Parking facilities

From Leipzig, Magdeburg, Berlin: via the A38 and A14, Grimma exit

From Dresden: via the A14, Grimma exit

From Chemnitz: via the A72, Borna-Nord exit onto the B176, then third exit at the roundabout towards Grimma 

Volkshausplatz park & ride

Parking lot at the Mulde riverbank 

Take the RB 110 from Leipzig main station to Grimma.

From Wurzen back to Grimma (starting point): Take bus 693 from Wurzen station to Grimma station. 

Author

Christina Witt

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

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

Nearby

Contact

From Grimma to Wurzen - the Castle Route on the Mulde Cycle Path
04668 Grimma