Ralbitz-Rosenthal - route 4

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.