Great heritage in the Lusatian land - bike route
- 8:30 h
- 103.66 km
- 176 m
- 269 m
- 103 m
- 204 m
- 101 m
- Start: Bautzen
- Destination: Bad Muskau
The “Great Heritage” is reflected in the unique landscape, but also in the architecture and life of the region. Four different UNESCO titles have been awarded to the Lusatian land – world-class – including World Heritage, Geopark, Biosphere Reserves, and Intangible Heritage. The World Heritage site Muskauer Park/ Park Mużakowski, the Muskauer Faltenbogen Geopark/ Łuk Mużakowa, the Biosphere Reserve Oberlausitzer Heath and Pond Landscape, as well as the intangible heritage of the blue print are considered especially worth protecting by UNESCO.
UNESCO-recognized cultural and natural heritage sites, man-made cultural landscapes, areas shaped by open-cast mining, strong awareness of tradition – this extraordinary mix makes Lusatia one of the most exciting regions in the heart of Europe.
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (84%)Street (1%)Asphalt (8%)Gravel (2%)Trail (4%)Path (1%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Start your route in Bautzen, the city of 1000 towers. Follow the Twin Cycle Route out of the city, past the Bautzen reservoir to the HOUSE OF A THOUSAND PONDS. The route leads through the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Oberlausitzer Heath and Pond Landscape, past many ponds, through forests and heathlands. Visit the experience exhibition or join a guided tour.
Continue past the Bärwalder See to Schleife, where you can visit the Sorbian Cultural Center. A permanent exhibition shows the extensive collection of traditional costumes from Schleife, takes you into the Sorbian world of legends, and illustrates Sorbian Easter egg decorating techniques.
After visiting the cultural center, continue towards Kromlau. Here you can visit the Rhododendron Park Kromlau. In the park, you can see a large collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, as well as the famous Rakotz Bridge.
Before heading to Bad Muskau, it is worth taking a detour to Weißwasser. At the Glass Museum, you can learn about the industrial cultural heritage.
Continue to Bad Muskau and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Muskauer Park. The entire park can be excellently explored by bicycle.
Then travel from Bad Muskau to the Old Babina Mine. The Babina mine, located close to the town of Łęknica, is accessible via a geotourism path that passes through the area of former deep and open-cast mines. From 1920 to 1973, lignite and ceramic clay were mined here on an industrial scale. Today, the mines are filled with water, transforming the area into a unique post-mining landscape. On the way along the geo-path, you will also learn about the formation history of the UNESCO Global Geopark Muskauer Faltenbogen/ Łuk Mużakowa.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
traffic-safe bicycle, bicycle helmet, day cycling backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, possibly cycling shoes, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, possibly cycling jersey, possibly cycling gloves, air pump, bicycle tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, water bottle and suitable holder, first-aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, possibly mobile phone holder for the handlebar, possibly headlamp and reflectors, maps
Author
Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
License (master data)
Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
HOUSE OF A THOUSAND PONDS, Bärwalder See, Rhododendron Park Kromlau, Muskauer Park, Old Babina Mine, Glass Museum Weißwasser
