- 13:35 h
- 55.58 km
- 162 m
- 140 m
- 140 m
- 199 m
- 59 m
- Start: Depending on desired starting point
- Destination: Depending on desired end point
This circular trail connects the two districts Bautzen and Görlitz. The section through the Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape is approx. 55 km long and passes through the "UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape", the Sorbian settlement area, the KRABAT region and the Lusatian carp pond region.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The entire route of the Oberlausitz Circular Trail leads (depending on the starting point) in the far south at the spa town of Johnsdorf and leads (clockwise) to Hainwalde, Spitzkunnersdorf, Kottmarsdorf, Schönbach, Crostau, Weifa, Bischofswerda, Kamenz, Rosenthal, Ralbitz, Neschwitz, Radibor, Niedergurig, Malschwitz, Dubrauke, Waldhufen, Thiemendorf, Reichenbach, Ostritz, Hirschfelde, Zittau, Lückendorf and back to Johnsdorf.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- Trekking backpack (approx. 50 liters) with rain cover
- Sturdy and comfortable footwear, optionally spare shoes / sandals
- Weather-appropriate and durable clothing in multiple layers (change of clothes)
- Telescopic poles
- Sun and rain protection
- Provisions and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Mobile phone
- Headlamp
- Maps
- Travel documents
- Toiletry bag and travel towel
- Hand washing detergent and clothesline
- Optionally camping equipment (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), optionally hut equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
Various parking options are available depending on the starting point
Please use the current digital timetable information: www.sachsenauskunft.de
Additional information
Upper Lusatia: www.oberlausitz.com
Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape: www.oberlausitz-heide.de
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape: www.biosphaerenreservat-oberlausitz.de
Tourist site on the Sorbs: www.tourismus-sorben.com
Sorbian online dictionary: www.soblex.de
Author
OHTL e.V.
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
License (master data)
OHTL e.V.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Due to patchy network coverage, it is recommended to download the route before starting.
Safety guidelines
Entering the forests is at your own risk - However, it is advised against in case of strong wind and storm, or snow and ice (danger of branch breakage due to wind or snow load)
Hiking with caution - Brochure from the German Hiking Association with tips for proper behavior towards (wild) animals.
Map
"Upper Lusatia" or "Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape" by SACHSEN Cartography - available in the online shop of the Marketing Company Upper Lusatia-Lower Silesia mbH: www.oberlausitz.com/shop
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