- 2:00 h
- 7.28 km
- 21 m
- 21 m
- 144 m
- 163 m
- 19 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
A wonderful half-day route through the heath in the Sorbian settlement area
The bilingual community of Ralbitz-Rosenthal lies in the core area of the Sorbian-speaking Lusatia. In the villages, many, especially Sorbian, traditions and customs are lovingly maintained.
In Rosenthal there is a Marian pilgrimage site that was cared for by Cistercians until 2007. Several pilgrimages take place annually on the pilgrimage meadow, including that of the Diocese of Dresden-Meissen. The pilgrimage site Rosenthal is one of five pilgrimage sites united since 2000 in the association "Central European Pilgrimage Sites".
Deep pine forests, long shady forest paths, field paths planted with chestnut, oak or lime trees, and lovingly maintained villages offer many opportunities to pause and breathe deeply.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
- The path leads from Rosenthal eastwards to Naußlitz.
- After passing through the village, a country road leads southwards.
- After crossing a street, the path heads towards Doberschütz until it turns right into the forest at the first opportunity.
- In the forest, the main path then turns west.
- Shortly after leaving the forest, you pass through the village of Grenze.
- A few meters behind Grenze, the path turns north over a small bridge onto a well-maintained country road.
- At the country road junction (there is also a small bench and the KRABAT cycle path is marked there with the black raven), the route turns right.
- In Zerna, you cross the main road S97 and turn right onto the country road behind the bus shelter (just before leaving the village towards Rosenthal).
- Arriving in Rosenthal, the path leads past the playground, where a short break is recommended before finally visiting the pilgrimage site with church, chapel on the festival meadow, and the Marian spring.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Suitable for Pushchair
Tour with Dog
Equipment
- Sturdy footwear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Binoculars
- Provisions
- Mosquito repellent
- 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 village is Rosenthal
- Turn into the village 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
Community 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 dining options, so we recommend the route as a picnic route.
Safety guidelines
Entering the forest is at your own risk - however, it is strongly advised against during strong winds and storms or snow and ice.
Hiking with caution - brochure from the German Hiking Association with tips for proper behavior when hiking near (wild) animals.
Map
- SACHSEN KARTOGRAPHIE GmbH Dresden "Oberlausitz - Recreational Map"
- bikeline "Cycling Map Oberlausitz"
Both maps are also available in the online shop of the Marketinggesellschaft Oberlausitz-Neiderschlesien mbH.
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