--- title: "Ralbitz-Rosenthal - Route 2" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/tour/ralbitz-rosenthal-route-2" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2717517/f204f44af0edb2e352e84f72c524d9a8918371a3bf67a8b13ef7ad495f18f1ac/marienquelle-an-der-wallfahrtskirche-rosenthal.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Ralbitz-Rosenthal - Route 2 =========================== - 13.50 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Hiking - 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 **Flatland hiking through the heath in the Sorbian settlement area** **- not signposted -** **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. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (5%) Asphalt (27%) Gravel (13%) Trail (53%) Path (2%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions 1. From Rosenthal, the route goes past the Marienquelle and the Gottesdienst meadow further through the forest to Schmerlitz. 2. Then follows a long stretch of heath and pine forest. Mushroom enthusiasts should definitely bring a basket in autumn. 3. Upon arriving in Schönau, the route heads south again through the Lasker floodplain forest. 4. From Laske, it goes back towards the starting point in Rosenthal. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Tour with Dog Equipment 1. Sturdy footwear 2. Weather-appropriate clothing 3. Binoculars 4. Provisions 5. Mosquito spray 6. Overview map 7. Mobile phone with power bank 8. First aid kit 9. Mushroom basket in autumn Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**- 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) Read more **Parking**Please use the free parking facilities near the pilgrimage church. Read more **Public transportation**Please use the digital and thus up-to-date timetable information of the Zweckverband Verkehrsverbund Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien (ZVON): Read more Additional information Upper Lusatia: Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape: Municipality Ralbitz-Rosenthal: Tourist site on the Sorbs: Digital German/Sorbian dictionary: Read more Literature Link to the online shop of the "" Bautzen Read more 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**. Read more Safety guidelines Entering the forests is at your own risk - however, it is strongly advised against during strong wind, storm, snow, and ice. \- brochure from the German Hiking Association with tips for proper behavior when hiking around (wild) animals. Read more Map 1. SACHSEN KARTOGRAPHIE GmbH Dresden: Leisure map "Oberlausitz" 2. 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 of the Marketinggesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - ToursCC-BY-SAOHTL e.V. | 55.58 km - Hiking CC-BY-SAMartin Kliemank, OHTL e. V. | 7.69 km - Hiking CC-BY-SAHelena Jatzwauk , Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz | 4.33 km - Hiking Contact 01920 Ralbitz-Rosenthal Download GPX file - -