Wyhratal cycle route

29.37 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Cycling
  • 2:00 h
  • 29.37 km
  • 40 m
  • 108 m
  • 135 m
  • 234 m
  • 99 m
  • Start: Altmörbitz
  • Destination: Neukieritzsch

The Wyhratal cycle route leads from the Schömbach dam past the pottery towns of Kohren-Sahlis and Frohburg and on through the beautiful village of Wyhra, which stands out with its story farm.

Not only the route on mainly forest and cycle paths, but also the discovery tips offer the perfect starting point for a lovely family excursion.

More about the cycle routes in the Leipzig region: www.leipzig.travel/radfahren

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Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Gravel
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The cycle tour starts at the Schömbach dam and leads north-east through the small village of Altmörbitz towards Rudigsdorf. From there, the route continues via Kohren-Sahlis through the Streitwald nature reserve to Frohburg. After passing the Frohburg outdoor pool and St. Michael's Church, continue north-west towards Benndorf. The route continues via Wyhra and Zedtlitz to Borna. After passing the Borna market, the route continues from Bahnhofsstraße onto Wettinstraße and out of Borna. Past the Lobstädt warehouse, the cycle path leads along the main road for a short section to Neukieritzsch. Here you reach your destination.

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Bicycle helmet, rain and sun protection, provisions and water, bicycle lights in the dark.

Directions & Parking facilities

Altmörbitz is located roughly halfway between Leipzig and Chemnitz. From Leipzig, take the dual carriageway B95 towards Chemnitz. After a few kilometers, the B95 merges seamlessly into the A72. Take the A72 to the Borna-Süd exit. Continue in the direction of Zedtlitz/Frohburg/Chemnitz. Drive through Frohburg on the main road. 9 kilometers after Frohburg you will pass directly through Altmörbitz.

From the direction of Dresden/Chemnitz:

Altmörbitz is located roughly halfway between Chemnitz and Leipzig. Leave the A72 at the Penig exit. Continue in the direction of Frohburg/Leipzig. 12 kilometers after Penig you will come directly to Altmörbitz.

Altmörbitz: Schömbach dam

Neukieritzsch: Train station

Frohburg: Train

Borna: Train

Neukieritzsch: Train

Directions Altmörbitz:

By S-Bahn or train to Markeleberg, continue by S-Bahn to Frohburg, station. Then take bus 265 in the direction of Altmörbitz (Kohren-Sahlis), parking lot.

From Neukieritzsch back to Altmörbitz:

Take the S6 (in the direction of Geithain) to Frohburg, doirt change to bus 265 in the direction of Altmörbitz (Kohren-Sahlis), parking lot.

Additional information

More about the cycle routes in the Leipzig region: www.leipzig.travel/radfahren

Author

Christina Witt

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

E-bike charging stations:

Froburg: City library, Grandstein Castle and Lindenvorwerk

Nearby

Address

Wyhratal cycle route
04654 Frohburg