Spree valley hike Bautzen - Grubschütz - Singwitz - Großpostwitz

3:30 h
13.49 km
106 m
91 m
184 m
262 m
78 m
Start: Fishermen's Alley at the foot of Bautzen's historic old town
Destination: Bus stop Pilgerschänke in Großpostwitz or final bus stop in Bautzen August-Bebel-Platz

This charming river hiking route can be designed to different lengths. Whether on the pilgrim's path from Bautzen to Grubschütz, to Obergurig, or even Großpostwitz? The bus helps you get back!

On the Saxon Way of St. James / Spree cycle path, past the Spree bath, it goes via Neuesche Promenade into Humboldthain. The mostly shady path follows the river course to Grubschütz, where the "Spreetal" invites you to stop for refreshments. From here, you could hike back the same way or continue along the Spree. The Doberschauer Schanze, a remnant of a Sorbian castle complex, is worth a detour. In Obergurig, the Old Watermill is an attraction. It charmingly combines a technical monument and culinary delights. Continuing along the Spree cycle path, at the 300-year-old stone arch bridge, the Kuchenhäusel offers refreshment. Here, the old trade route Bautzen-Prague crossed the Spree. From Mönchswalde, you can catch a bus back to Bautzen at the "Mönchswalde Wendeplatz" stop. The route continues along the road towards Berge, with a view of the Großpostwitz church tower on the left, walking into the village up to the main road B96, and from Pilgerschänke, you take a bus back.

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Directions

On the Saxon Way of St. James / Spree cycle path, past the Spree bath, it goes via Neuesche Promenade into Humboldthain. The mostly shady path follows the river course to Grubschütz, where the "Landhotel" invites you to stop for refreshments. From here, you could hike back the same way or continue along the Spree. The Doberschauer Schanze, a remnant of a Sorbian castle complex, is worth a detour. In Obergurig, the Old Watermill is an attraction. It charmingly combines a technical monument and culinary delights. Continuing along the Spree cycle path, at the 300-year-old stone arch bridge, the Kuchenhäusel offers refreshment. Here, the old trade route Bautzen-Prague crossed the Spree. From Mönchswalde, you can catch a bus back to Bautzen at the "Mönchswalde Wendeplatz" stop. Whether to the nearby pub "Bierbrauhaus Obergurig" or continuing the route along the road towards Berge, with a view of the Großpostwitz church tower on the left, you walk into the village up to the main road B96, and from Pilgerschänke you take a bus back.

Tour information

Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Tour with Dog

Equipment

Sturdy footwear is an advantage

Since many waterfowl can be seen on the Spree, binoculars or a telephoto lens for the camera are also worthwhile.

Additional information

Restaurant seats at Landhotel Grubschütz or in the Watermill Obergurig can be reserved in advance if the group is somewhat larger.
Bus connections can be found at: https://www.zvon.de/de/fahrplanauskunft/

Author

Jens-Michael Bierke

Organization

Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz

Website

License (master data)

Jens-Michael Bierke

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The "Kuchenhäusel" is a bakery with a café operation in the garden on beautiful days! From Großpostwitz - Pilgerschänke, almost every bus goes to Bautzen.

Safety guidelines

Attention - on the Spree cycle path, there can sometimes be more cyclists in good weather!

Map

Cycling and hiking map Bautzen and surroundings, published by Dr. Barthel

Tours

Spree valley hike Bautzen - Grubschütz - Singwitz - Großpostwitz - Route 2