Nature and culture trail Bertsdorf-Hörnitz
- 2:02 h
- 7.60 km
- 201 m
- 71 m
- 245 m
- 377 m
- 132 m
- Start: Hörnitz entrance parking lot
- Destination: Parking lot at Bertsdorf town hall
The nature and culture trail in Bertsdorf - Hörnitz, the "Most Beautiful Village in Saxony 2003", "Gold Village 2004" and winner of the gold medal in the European flower competition "Entente Florale 2005" connects 13 sights and features from nature, history, and culture. The route begins in Hörnitz and leads to Bertsdorf. The 7.6 km long trail can be extended by a visit to the Koitsche and Breiteberg mountains.
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (99%)Street (1%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Hörnitz, parking lot at the entrance -> Schlosshotel Althörnitz -> Ev. parish church Hörnitz -> Koitsche -> Weikelt farm -> Ev. parish church Bertsdorf -> Upper mill -> Ressel smithy -> Breiteberg
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- Comfortable and sturdy footwear
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
From Zittau take the S 137
Information on arriving by bicycle can be found in our bike flyer.
ParkingParking lot Hörnitz entrancePublic transportationBus line 1 from Zittau main station Additional information
Locations of the trail information boards:
1. Mandau ford
2. Alt-Hörnitz castle
3. Ev. parish church Hörnitz
4. Koitsche
5. ND winter lime tree
6. Wachtel house
7. Weikelt farm
8. Ev. parish church Bertsdorf
9. Bridge in front of the upper Kirchberg
10. Umgebinde houses
11. Upper mill
12. Ressel smithy
13. Breiteberg landscape
www.bertsdorf-hörnitz.de
Literature
- Leaflet nature and culture trail
Author
Tourismuszentrum Naturpark Zittauer Gebirge
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
License (master data)
Tourismuszentrum Naturpark Zittauer Gebirge
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- From the Breiteberg tower, you have one of the best panoramic views over the Zittau Mountains Nature Park.
Safety guidelines
- There are no special safety instructions.
