From Grimma to Wurzen - the castles 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 railroad line, far away from roads, making this tour ideal for family outings.

The starting point of the tour is the train station in Grimma. Passing Grimma Castle, you cross the Pöppelmann Bridge to the other side of the river bank, where the cycle path continues.

The beautiful village of Trebsen lies halfway along the route. Here, many fruit trees along the way invite you to snack.

Another highlight of the tour 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 world is located in the center of Wurzen.

Wurzen also offers other cultural highlights, such as the Ringelnatz Trail, the Krietschmühle mill and the old town hall.

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Pavements

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Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The tour starts in Grimma at the Oberer Bahnhof and leads from Karl-Max-Straße to the right onto Colditzer Straße. Before Gattersburg Castle, turn onto Kellerhäuser Straße and follow the Mulde cycle path past the St. Augustin monastery church and Grimma Castle. Turn right at Grimma Castle and cross the Vereinigte Mulde. After the bridge, turn left and follow the Mulde cycle path past the villages of Dorna and Nerchau to Neichen. If you want to make a short detour to Trebsen, you have to cross the bridge at Neichen. Otherwise, the route continues along the Mulde through Dehnitz to 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, exit Grimma

From Dresden: Via the A14, exit Grimma

From Chemnitz: Via the A72, exit Borna-Nord onto the B176, then take the third exit at the traffic circle in the direction of Grimma

Parking lot Volkshausplatz P&R

Parking lot on the banks of the Mulde

Take the RB 110 from Leipzig main station to Grimma.

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

Author

Christina Witt

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

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

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From Grimma to Wurzen - the castles route on the Mulde cycle path
04668 Grimma