--- title: "Circular route around Wehrsdorf and Sohland a.d. Spree" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/circular-route-around-wehrsdorf-and-sohland-ad-spree" description: "The municipality of Sohland a.d. Spree consists of three villages closely connected to each other. Of great importance is the large number of Umgebinde houses especially in the village of Wehrsdorf, which can be experienced up close with this hiking proposal. In combination with old granite troughs or some sundials on the gables, the gaze can wander past the old houses with unique timber construction over the gently spread landscape of the Upper Lusatian Highlands. Through quiet forests where only the wind in the trees and birds sing, the adventurous hiker wanders into the village of Sohland, where wonderful views and interesting buildings towards the village center can be admired. The path then continues along the reservoir, a recreational area with a good opportunity for a strengthening break on or by the water. Returning to the start of the circular route through quiet streets, one can take a rest at the Leuner quarry in Wehrsdorf and enjoy the unique view of Wehrsdorf." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2785085/858d9c6c20827f4f63a2cc2ac40910dc28dfe3ee2cb2970137bbc5267da17cd4/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular route around Wehrsdorf and Sohland a.d. Spree ====================================================== - 13.74 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Hiking - 3:35 h - 13.74 km - 203 m - 203 m - 281 m - 470 m - 189 m - - Start: Country inn "Erbgericht" Wehrsdorf; currently closed The circular route around Wehrsdorf and Sohland offers wide views of the gentle landscape and lets you experience the special features of the two villages up close. If you do not want to start the circular hike in Wehrsdorf, you can begin at various points, e.g. the Sohland reservoir, the local history museum, or the Prinz-Friedrich-August Tower, or you can also hike only parts of the route. The municipality of Sohland a.d. Spree consists of three villages closely connected to each other. Of great importance is the large number of Umgebinde houses especially in the village of Wehrsdorf, which can be experienced up close with this hiking proposal. In combination with old granite troughs or some sundials on the gables, the gaze can wander past the old houses with unique timber construction over the gently spread landscape of the Upper Lusatian Highlands. Through quiet forests where only the wind in the trees and birds sing, the adventurous hiker wanders into the village of Sohland, where wonderful views and interesting buildings towards the village center can be admired. The path then continues along the reservoir, a recreational area with a good opportunity for a strengthening break on or by the water. Returning to the start of the circular route through quiet streets, one can take a rest at the Leuner quarry in Wehrsdorf and enjoy the unique view of Wehrsdorf. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Country inn "Erbgericht" Wehrsdorf; currently closed - Gasthof Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (5%) Asphalt (49%) Gravel (24%) Trail (18%) Path (3%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The starting point is the center of Wehrsdorf, the Postplatz. The B98 is crossed and the path leads along the short AWG street uphill southwards into a quiet forest area. The hiker stays on this main path and reaches the Dreiherrenstein, a granite stone from 1750, slightly to the right of the path. When the view widens, turn left and follow this path to the Prinz-Friedrich-August Tower. From this lodge, the path goes a little north again in the forest and then downhill in a curve along the so-called Kirschallee to Hainspacher Straße, which is followed a short distance to the left and after a few meters turns left into Alte Dorfstraße. This street runs parallel to the main street of Sohland to the center of this village. The market with the towering church is reached, walked along, and at the end of this street turn right into Bahnhofstraße and immediately right again into Straße am Friedenshain. After passing under the railway viaduct, turn left into Himmelsbrückenweg and after crossing the Spree, left again into Weg An der Aue, which is followed along the Spree to the reservoir. Continue along this lake to the end, then left over a bridge over the Spree into Spreetalstraße. Now cross Bautzener Straße and walk into Scheidenbachstraße. This merges after several curves into Wiesengrundweg, at the end of which Lessingstraße lies ahead of the hiker. The hiking sign Yellow Stripe marks the further route. This means that a piece of Geißlerweg is also walked (here after about 100 meters you can turn right to Leuner quarry), shortly after the Wehrsdorf church turn left and the starting point is reached again. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Equipment Sturdy footwear is recommended for this circular hike. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** - **Car** / **Motorway A4** Dresden - Görlitz, exit Bautzen East, B96 towards Großpostwitz, at the traffic lights right towards Schirgiswalde S116 to Sohland roundabout, turnoff Bischofswerda - B98 to Wehrsdorf district center Read more **Parking**Medium-sized free parking lot opposite the country inn "Erbgericht" Wehrsdorf Read more **Public transportation** - **Bus / Line 511** Bautzen-Sohland-Wehrsdorf, stop Wehrsdorf Erbgericht - **Train / Dresden-Zittau** , stop Sohland station, then **bus line 725** Wehrsdorf-Taubenheim-Oppach, exit at stop Wehrsdorf Erbgericht Read more Additional information Please book a visit to the local history museum by phone in advance. For the Culinary Hiking Weeks, we recommend the Brauhas am See and the Landhotel Waldschlösschen in Sohland/Spree. Read more Literature The circular hike is integrated into the hiking map Circular Hikes Upper Lusatian Highlands. Read more Author Touristinformation Sohland a.d. Spree Organization Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz License (master data) Touristinformation Sohland a.d. Spree Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The Wehrsdorf forest swimming pool invites you to visit during the summer months. Although not directly on the route, it is worth a visit. Read more Map Circular hikes in the Upper Lusatian Highlands Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 02689 Sohland an der Spree Download GPX file - -