--- title: "Via Sacra cycling pilgrimage route from Löbau to Görlitz" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/tour/via-sacra-cycling-pilgrimage-route-from-loebau-to-goerlitz" description: "Löbau was the venue of the powerful Upper Lusatian Six-City Alliance founded in 1346, which also included Kamenz, Bautzen, Görlitz, Zittau, and Lauban (Polish Luban). The landmark of the city is the unique cast-iron Friedrich-August Tower on Löbauer Berg (450 m) in Europe. On the northern outskirts of the city, a visit to the \"Haus Schminke\", which Hans Scharoun designed for the family of the noodle manufacturer Fritz Schminke, is worthwile. The residential building, lovingly called \"Nudeldampfer\" by the locals of Löbau, is considered one of the most important buildings of classical modernism. Overnight stays on site are also possible. The beautiful market square with the imposing town hall and the nearby St. Nicholas Church from the 13th century are also very impressive." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2911890/acea671dc4fb1c1cbc61255e59f019f5dc99ca330a2996ca6212131fe21ff863/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Via Sacra cycling pilgrimage route from Löbau to Görlitz ======================================================== - 35.47 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Cycling - 2:30 h - 35.47 km - 349 m - 389 m - 207 m - 339 m - 132 m - - Start: Löbau - Destination: Görlitz The 3rd stage, about 36 km, of the Via Sacra cycling pilgrimage route leads from Löbau via Bernstadt auf dem Eigen to Görlitz. Löbau was the venue of the powerful Upper Lusatian Six-City Alliance founded in 1346, which also included Kamenz, Bautzen, Görlitz, Zittau, and Lauban (Polish Luban). The landmark of the city is the unique cast-iron Friedrich-August Tower on Löbauer Berg (450 m) in Europe. On the northern outskirts of the city, a visit to the "Haus Schminke", which Hans Scharoun designed for the family of the noodle manufacturer Fritz Schminke, is worthwile. The residential building, lovingly called "Nudeldampfer" by the locals of Löbau, is considered one of the most important buildings of classical modernism. Overnight stays on site are also possible. The beautiful market square with the imposing town hall and the nearby St. Nicholas Church from the 13th century are also very impressive. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (38%) Asphalt (40%) Gravel (17%) Trail (4%) Path (1%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions In Jauernick-Buschbach, a detour to the Kreuzberg with its prehistoric hillfort and a magnificent view of Berzdorfer Lake as well as the Riesen, Isar, and Zittau mountain ranges is worthwhile. The collegiate church of St. Wenceslaus, surrounded by a defensive wall, dates back to the 10th century and is considered the oldest in Upper Lusatia. It belongs to the Catholic diocese of Görlitz, which maintains the St. Wenceslaus Foundation as an educational institution below the church. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting Equipment Traffic-safe bicycle, bicycle helmet, day cycling backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, possibly cycling shoes, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in a layering system, possibly cycling jersey, possibly cycling gloves, air pump, bicycle tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, drinking bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, possibly mobile phone holder for the handlebar, possibly headlamp and reflectors, maps Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**From the A4, exit Bautzen via B6/B178 or the exit Weißenberg via B178 Read more **Parking**Paid parking spaces are available on Hartamannstraße, near the train station or "at Katzenturm". Read more **Public transportation**By train: Stop Löbau (regional train Dresden - Görlitz) Read more Additional information **Further information at:** **Löbau** - St. Nicholas Church, Johannisplatz, 02708 Löbau - King Friedrich August Tower, Löbauer Berg, 02708 Löbau - Haus Schminke, Kirschallee 1B, 02708 Löbau Read more Author Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH Organization Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz License (master data) Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH Safety guidelines From Löbau to Görlitz, the route is identical with the continuously well-signposted Saxon City Route. Pay attention to traffic on all roads and paths and observe the road traffic regulations. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interestCC-BY-SAStefan Müller, Archiv Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH | - Church CC0Stefan Müller, Archiv Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH | - Observatory CC-BY-SAEuropastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH, Archiv Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH | - Church - ToursCC-BY-SALucie Staňková, Archiv Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH | 56.03 km - Cycling CC0Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH, Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz | 39.79 km - Cycling CC-BY-SAFrank Sühnel, Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz | 262.72 km - Cycling Contact 02708 Löbau Download GPX file - - - -