--- title: "Hike around Berzdorf Lake, Görlitz" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/tour/hike-around-berzdorf-lake-goerlitz" description: "A paradise for water enthusiasts has emerged in the last decade as a result of the renaturation of an open-cast mining landscape directly on the southern city border of Görlitz. The almost 1,000-hectare and 72-meter deep Berzdorf Lake is not only the fifth largest lake in Saxony but also one of the most popular.Water sports enthusiasts such as surfers, sailors, and stand-up paddlers can fully indulge their passion at Berzdorf Lake. Simply swimming is, of course, also possible – you can dive into the crystal-clear and refreshing lake water from several beach areas.And in winter, you can be enchanted by the wintry flair of the lake and its landscape." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2719190/8a2fc15b4017cd7f218f4f75b19d6ad0dbd8bf3684f24bf94f6a258c7742f654/blaue-lagune-am-berzdorfer-see-sch-nau-berzdorf.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Hike around Berzdorf Lake, Görlitz ================================== - 17.55 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Hiking - 5:00 h - 17.55 km - 17 m - 17 m - 184 m - 196 m - 12 m - - Start: Görlitz, district Hagenwerder at the train station - Destination: Görlitz, district Hagenwerder at the train station The 18 km long hike around the lake leads you past bathing spots, playgrounds, and through a nature reserve. On the shore, you enjoy nature and the wonderful views all year round. A paradise for water enthusiasts has emerged in the last decade as a result of the renaturation of an open-cast mining landscape directly on the southern city border of Görlitz. The almost 1,000-hectare and 72-meter deep Berzdorf Lake is not only the fifth largest lake in Saxony but also one of the most popular. Water sports enthusiasts such as surfers, sailors, and stand-up paddlers can fully indulge their passion at Berzdorf Lake. Simply swimming is, of course, also possible – you can dive into the crystal-clear and refreshing lake water from several beach areas. And in winter, you can be enchanted by the wintry flair of the lake and its landscape. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Görlitz, district Hagenwerder at the train station CC-BY-SAHotel und Restaurant "Gut am See", Archiv Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH | - Restaurant CC-BY-SAHotel und Restaurant "Gut am See", Archiv Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH | - Restaurant CC-BY-SAEuropastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH, Archiv Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH | - Church Destination Destination Görlitz, district Hagenwerder at the train station Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (2%) Street (1%) Asphalt (65%) Gravel (4%) Trail (25%) Path (3%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions You start the route in Hagenwerder at the train station and walk past the car dealership and the ranch by the lake towards the lake. At the lake, turn left and walk along the lake. You hike around the peninsula, where there is a large enclosed area with goats. Then you reach the harbor. Here you can enjoy the view and walk to further attractive offers, such as the bucket-wheel excavator 1452, which you can visit. Follow the path further along the lake towards the Blue Lagoon. On the way there, you pass the Water Castle Tauchritz, which is very suitable for a photo stop. The Blue Lagoon is suitable for a longer break. Here you can swim or just relax and enjoy a delicious ice cream. The children can play on the playground. The hike continues along the shore of the lake through the nature reserve (landslide P) to the northeast beach. Here you will find another beautiful sandy beach, a playground, and various culinary offerings. From here you continue hiking towards Hagenwerder to your starting point. There is the possibility to shorten the route. You can take bus line E from the stops Tauchritz, Blue Lagoon, or Northeast Beach back to the station in Hagenwerder or to Görlitz. More information is available at: Read more Tour information - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn - Suitable for Pushchair - Tour with Dog Equipment Backpack, sturdy footwear, hiking stick, binoculars, camera, mobile phone, swimwear, provisions Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By car, you drive from Görlitz or Zittau via the B99 to Hagenwerder. Read more **Parking**There are sufficient free parking spaces at the station in Hagenwerder. Read more **Public transportation**Take the train of the East German Railway from Zittau or Görlitz to Hagenwerder. Information about departure times is available at: From Görlitz, you also have the option of taking bus line E to Hagenwerder or another starting point at the lake. Information about departure times can be found at: Read more Additional information More information: Read more Author Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH Organization Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz License (master data) Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Just hike in the early morning hours, as at this time the nature and wildlife around the lake are particularly vivid. Read more Safety guidelines There are sections of the path that are not paved. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interestCC-BY-SAEuropastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH, Archiv Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH | - Church CC-BY-SAEuropastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH, Archiv Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH | - Church - ToursCC-BY-SAEuropastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH | 6.18 km - Hiking CC-BY-SAEuropastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH | 6.18 km - Hiking CC-BY-SAEuropastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH, Archiv Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH | 1.32 km - Hiking Contact 02827 Görlitz Download GPX file - -