--- title: "Nature Experience Route Westlausitz" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/tour/nature-experience-route-westlausitz" description: "Some of the most beautiful natural spots in the region can be visited along the approximately 70 km long nature experience route. Highlights of the route include the Massenei forest area, the Hochstein region between Rammenau and Ohorn, the Schwedenstein in Steina with its observation tower, offering a magnificent 360-degree view of western Upper Lusatia, as well as the mountainous and forested surroundings of Elstra and the Butterberg with observation tower in Bischofswerda. A visit to the Bischofswerda animal and cultural park or to one of the region’s outdoor pools rounds off the nature experience. Premium stations along the route are the Massenei swimming pool in Großröhrsdorf, the Butterberg in Bischofswerda, the Hausteinsee with diving school, the Schwedenstein in Steina, and also the Black Mountain Bikepark at Schwarzenberg in Elstra." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2905543/4cf11a94e97d7cbd8ae6b1fae9e114b33244162e263637f68dd3a84b881d1063/unterwegs-auf-der-naturerlebnisroute.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Nature Experience Route Westlausitz =================================== - 73.07 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Cycling - 8:00 h - 73.07 km - 847 m - 800 m - 188 m - 414 m - 226 m - - Start: Arnsdorf or Rammenau - Destination: Arnsdorf, Bischofswerda or Rammenau Some of the most beautiful natural spots in the region can be visited along the approximately 70 km long nature experience route. Highlights of the route include the Massenei forest area, the Hochstein region between Rammenau and Ohorn, the Schwedenstein in Steina with its observation tower, offering a magnificent 360-degree view of western Upper Lusatia, as well as the mountainous and forested surroundings of Elstra and the Butterberg with observation tower in Bischofswerda. A visit to the Bischofswerda animal and cultural park or to one of the region’s outdoor pools rounds off the nature experience. Premium stations along the route are the Massenei swimming pool in Großröhrsdorf, the Butterberg in Bischofswerda, the Hausteinsee with diving school, the Schwedenstein in Steina, and also the Black Mountain Bikepark at Schwarzenberg in Elstra. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Arnsdorf or Rammenau CC-BY-SARegion Westlausitz, Region Westlausitz | - Parking Destination Destination Arnsdorf, Bischofswerda or Rammenau Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (38%) Asphalt (8%) Gravel (43%) Trail (10%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Stop at an Inn - Summit Equipment Not suitable for bicycles with narrow tires. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there****Arnsdorf:** A4 Dresden – Görlitz Exit Ottendorf-Okrilla, continue on S177 towards Radeberg; from Radeberg continue on S159 towards Arnsdorf **Bischofswerda:** A4 Dresden - Görlitz Exit Burkau, continue on B98 towards Bischofswerda **Rammenau:** A4 Dresden - Görlitz Exit Burkau, continue on B98 towards Bischofswerda, turn off to Rammenau Read more **Parking****Arnsdorf:** Free parking at the train station **Bischofswerda:** Paid parking at the market **Rammenau:** Paid parking at the castle Read more **Public transportation****Arnsdorf:** Access possible by bus and train **Bischofswerda:** Access possible by bus and train **Rammenau:** Access possible by bus Read more Additional information http://www.region-westlausitz.de/radweg-naturerlebnisroute.html Read more Literature Cycling brochure "Discover Westlausitz" (Download at ) Read more Author Region Westlausitz Organization Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz License (master data) Region Westlausitz Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author As a special highlight, the Black Mountain Bikepark in Elstra can be visited, which offers mountain bikers four different descents. Read more Safety guidelines The nature experience route mainly runs over forest, meadow, and field paths and presents itself as a challenging route with a varied elevation profile and some longer climbs. **The section through the Luchsenburg is suitable only for sporty cyclists with mountain bikes due to the condition of the paths.** Read more Map Sachsenkartographie - »Hiking and Cycling Map Westlausitz«, 1:33,000, ISBN 978-3-86843-018-9 Dr. Barthel Verlag - »Cycling and Hiking Map Bischofswerda, Pulsnitz, Stolpen and surroundings«, 1:35,000; ISBN 978-3-89591-144-6 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interestCC-BY-SAChristin Illner, Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz | - Lake CC-BY-SARegion Westlausitz, Region Westlausitz | - Parking - ToursCC-BY-SARegion Westlausitz, Region Westlausitz | 105.91 km - Cycling CC0Stephan Böhlig, Dresden Elbland, Stephan Boehlig | 106.03 km - Cycling CC-BY-SARegion Westlausitz, Region Westlausitz | 90.87 km - Cycling Contact 01477 Arnsdorf Download GPX file - - - -