- 4:00 h
- 13.50 km
- 28 m
- 28 m
- 136 m
- 159 m
- 23 m
- Start: Pilgrimage Church Rosenthal, Am Marienbrunnen 9, 01920 Ralbitz-Rosenthal, OT Rosenthal
- Destination: Pilgrimage Church Rosenthal, Am Marienbrunnen 9, 01920 Ralbitz-Rosenthal, OT Rosenthal
The route is a wonderfully extensive hike through the heath in the Sorbian settlement area. Deep pine forests and long shady forest paths offer plenty of time to recharge your energy or simply switch off from everyday life.
The bilingual municipality of Ralbitz-Rosenthal is located in the core area of the Sorbian-speaking Lusatia. In the villages, many Sorbian traditions and customs are still lovingly maintained.
In Rosenthal, there is a Marian pilgrimage site, which was cared for by Cistercians until 2007. Several pilgrimages are held annually on the pilgrimage meadow, including that of the Diocese of Dresden-Meißen. The pilgrimage site Rosenthal is one of the five pilgrimage sites united since 2000 in the association "Central European Pilgrimage Sites."
Long coniferous and mixed forests, well-maintained paths, and cozy rest areas at the many ponds in the region make the flatland hikes around the town relaxing experiences.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
- From Rosenthal, the route goes past the Marienquelle and the Gottesdienst meadow further through the forest to Schmerlitz.
- Then follows a long stretch of heath and pine forest. Mushroom enthusiasts should definitely bring a basket in autumn.
- Upon arriving in Schönau, the route heads south again through the Lasker floodplain forest.
- From Laske, it goes back towards the starting point in Rosenthal.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Tour with Dog
Equipment
- Sturdy footwear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Binoculars
- Provisions
- Mosquito spray
- Overview map
- Mobile phone with power bank
- First aid kit
- Mushroom basket in autumn
Directions & Parking facilities
- Motorway A4 (between Bautzen and Dresden)
- Exit Uhyst am Taucher
- Turn towards Kamenz
- Stay on S101 for about 9 km
- Turn onto S97 after Zerna (Kamenzer Straße)
- The next town is Rosenthal
- Turn into the town at the 2nd opportunity (Am Marienbrunnen)
- The destination (pilgrimage church) is on the left (after 300 m)
Please use the digital and thus up-to-date timetable information of the Zweckverband Verkehrsverbund Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien (ZVON): www.zvon.de
Additional information
Upper Lusatia: www.oberlausitz.com
Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape: www.oberlausitz-heide.de
Municipality Ralbitz-Rosenthal: www.ralbitz-rosenthal.de
Tourist site on the Sorbs: www.tourismus-sorben.com
Digital German/Sorbian dictionary: www.soblex.de
Literature
Link to the online shop of the "Domowina-Verlag" Bautzen
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.
Unfortunately, there are hardly any places to stop for refreshments, which is why we recommend the route as a picnic route.
Safety guidelines
Entering the forests is at your own risk - however, it is strongly advised against during strong wind, storm, snow, and ice.
Hiking with care - brochure from the German Hiking Association with tips for proper behavior when hiking around (wild) animals.
Map
SACHSEN KARTOGRAPHIE GmbH Dresden: Leisure map "Oberlausitz"
SACHSEN KARTOGRAPHIE GmbH Dresden: Cycling and hiking map "Oberlausitzer Heide- und Teichlandschaft" (Sheet 1 and/or Sheet 2)
Both maps are also available in the online shop of the Marketinggesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH.
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