- 4:30 h
- 58.04 km
- 386 m
- 402 m
- 143 m
- 258 m
- 115 m
- Start: Leisnig train station
- Destination: Leisnig train station
In the middle of Saxony's largest fruit-growing region lies the Obstland cycle route, which winds as a circular route through the culturally and historically rich landscape. Over a total of 58 kilometers, it connects the towns of Mügeln, Leisnig, and Dürreweitzschen, where the long tradition of fruit growing can be experienced in different ways. While the focus in the Mügeln area is on the origin story of the Obstland, Leisnig highlights the past life and work of the monks, and in Dürreweitzschen you gain insights into the current production processes. The Obstland cycle route thus consists of three thematically different sections and can be cycled via the individual smaller stages or the outer large circular route.
More about cycling routes in the Leipzig region: www.leipzig.travel/radfahren
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The bike route starts at Leisnig train station and initially passes the hydroelectric power plant and the impressive Mildenstein Castle towards Tragnitz. In Altleisnig, you cross the bridge to Wiesenthal before turning left at the entrance to Polditz and following the path to Böhlen.
Through the center of Böhlen, you cycle past the sedimentation pond and leave the town behind. The route continues to Leipnitz, from where you head northeast via Papsdorf, Dürreweitzschen, Zschoppach, and Ablaß towards Querbitzsch.
Via Börtewitz, you reach the geotope at Silbersee and then pass the opencast mining pit Frieden at the clay pit before heading to Kemmlitz. At the edge of town, turn left, briefly follow the country road, and then after a few hundred meters hold right to go past Wachberg to Glossen.
Along the Mügeln country road, you finally reach Nebitzschen train station and continue to the small town of Mügeln. Passing St. Mary's Church, the route takes you through the town center before you leave the area heading south. The Gauditzer Weg takes you to Lichteneichen and further to Sornzig.
From here, you go via Gallschütz, Naunhof, and Altenhof to the well-known Buch Monastery, where you can make a short stop. After crossing the Freiberg Mulde river, you finally cycle back to Leisnig via Paudritzsch, where the route ends.
The route can be cycled in both directions.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Bicycle helmet, rain and sun protection, provisions and water, bicycle lighting in darkness.
There are many opportunities to take a short break along the route. A picnic blanket always comes in handy.
The elevation gains may surprise you occasionally, so the use of an e-bike is gladly recommended here.
Directions & Parking facilities
Start Leipzig:
- Allow approx. 1 hour by car
- A14 towards Dresden, exit Leisnig
Leisnig
- Market parking lot
- “Old Fire Station” parking lot, Lindenplatz
- “Belvedere” parking lot, Poststraße
Mügeln:
- Geoportal at Mügeln train station
Arrival from Leipzig to Leisnig:
- RB (55 min)
The Leipzig Regio Card is a good companion!
Please note that Leisnig train station is not barrier-free. Bikes, wheelchairs, and strollers must be carried up a few steps.
Additional information
More about cycling routes in the Leipzig region: www.leipzig.travel/radfahren
Connecting options:
- in Mügeln: Döllnitztal cycle route
- in Leisnig: Mulde cycle route (Freiberger Mulde)
Author
Christina Witt
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Christina Witt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Arrival by the Wilder Robert narrow-gauge railway from Oschatz to Mügeln!
With the stamp campaign, you get a delicious juice after collecting three stamps. The stamping points can be easily found in the Obstland flyer.
Tip for families: On section II of the Obstland cycle route, families can experience an interactive, app-based adventure tour through the Saxon fruit-growing region with the curious bumblebee Poppy Pollenpelz.
E-bike charging station: Buch Monastery Leisnig
Safety guidelines
South of Mügeln on Gaudlitzer Weg there is a short section with rougher road surface. Please ride here especially carefully.
Map
Obstland flyer by Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
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