--- title: "Craftsmanship and Tradition - rjemjesło a tradicija" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/craftsmanship-and-tradition-rjemjeslo-a-tradicija" description: "From traditional crafts to creative craftsmanship Along this cycling route you can watch craftsmen at several stations. Various materials such as wood or ceramics are processed. But also a tailor can be visited, where you gain insight into the traditional costume world. Moreover, this route is particularly characterized by the fact that along the way you can admire the Sorbs' sense of homeland, who cherish and care for their possessions. Lovingly designed gardens, clean paths and beautiful houses give the feeling of an endless model home exhibition." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2722576/e50d786d9f3b9f7cfea594a10d92c3e4fd2bc3bbfc8e964d3859d5713ee399e6/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Craftsmanship and Tradition - rjemjesło a tradicija =================================================== - 24.72 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Cycling - 5:00 h - 24.72 km - 116 m - 116 m - 147 m - 198 m - 51 m - - Start: Parking lot in front of the Nebelschütz municipal administration; Main Street 9, 01920 Nebelschütz - Destination: Parking lot in front of the Nebelschütz municipal administration; Main Street 9, 01920 Nebelschütz **A bike route for the whole family** This route is not signposted **From traditional crafts to creative craftsmanship** Along this cycling route you can watch craftsmen at several stations. Various materials such as wood or ceramics are processed. But also a tailor can be visited, where you gain insight into the traditional costume world. Moreover, this route is particularly characterized by the fact that along the way you can admire the Sorbs' sense of homeland, who cherish and care for their possessions. Lovingly designed gardens, clean paths and beautiful houses give the feeling of an endless model home exhibition. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (52%) Asphalt (30%) Gravel (16%) Trail (1%) Path (1%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions **The village Nebelschütz/ Njebjelčicy forms the gateway to the Sorbian-speaking Upper Lusatia. The Wendentor stands as a symbol of this. It has been lovingly restored and decorates the village center of Nebelschütz. The name Nebelschütz – Sorbian Njebjelčicy – translates to "heavenly place".** 1. You start the route at the parking lot in front of the Nebelschütz community center. Ride uphill towards the church, follow the Krabat cycle path marking and now cycle on the roadside bike path through Wendischbaselitz. Here you can make your first stop at the **carver, Mr. Selnak**. Continue straight ahead across the roundabout to Schmeckwitz. At the roundabout, however, the Krabat cycle path turns right. After entering the village, turn immediately left and cycle along Weinbergstraße. Before you reach the main road again, the **Sperling pottery workshop** awaits your visit. You can watch the ceramic artist at work. **Ceramic Atelier Marion Sperling** Weinbergstraße 20 01920 Räckelwitz, OT Schmeckwitz Tel. 035796-96366 or 0172-7907581 2. On the main road, cycle right and at the intersection turn left towards Räckelwitz. In the village, you can take a break and explore the chapel, built in the Beuron style, or relax by the village pond with an island. A small refreshment is available at the Schlappa bakery. Further information is available at . 3. From the guesthouse, cycle about 650 m further and turn right onto Wiesenweg, where you can get assistance in case of a breakdown at the bicycle garage. At Wiesenweg 7, you will find **costume tailor Petra Kupke**. She will gladly explain how Sorbian costumes are sewn and richly embroidered ribbons and scarves for Sorbian costumes and Easter rider horses are produced. Costume dolls in traditionally recreated costumes are offered as souvenirs. **Tailoring & Costumes Petra Kupke** Wiesenweg 7 01920 Räckelwitz Phone: 035796 95604 4. From here, continue cycling on the path and reach the district Neudörfel. Here the **sculptor Dyrlich** is at home and looks forward to your visit. Then cycle right onto Horkaer Straße. Keep to the right and turn right at the next intersection, cycling to Leopoldschänke. Again, at the next intersection turn right, cycling on Neschwitzer Straße back towards Räckelwitz. At the next junction, turn left onto a field path and follow the markings Krabat cycle path and Sorbian Impressions. Leaving Caseritz to the right, you reach, passing the **memorial for fallen war victims**, Crostwitz, a Sorbian Catholic central village. The beautiful **parish church** invites you to reflection. 5. Now continue following the markings Saxon City Route, KRABAT cycle path and Sorbian Impressions over Alte Ziegelscheune to Panschwitz-Kuckau. Passing the Kuckauer Schanze, you enter the village center. Here, a visit to the **Cistercian Abbey St. Marienstern** is worthwhile. It is the only monastery still serving its original purpose today. Visit the herb and teaching garden and the treasury. The monastery church invites you to linger and reflect. There is also a café, publicly accessible toilets and a very worthwhile monastery shop in the ensemble. Further information can be found at and at . 6. Back on the main road, continue on the KRABAT cycle path. Passing the sports field, cycle straight ahead to Dürrwicknitz. Here awaits you the **Pottery farm Wěteńca**. On the traditional Sorbian three-sided farm, children find original swings, play equipment, and petting animals. Visitors can watch the potter at work and enjoy coffee and cake in the historic Sorbian tavern and guesthouse. Further information can be found at **Old Inn and Pottery farm Wetenca Village square 6 01920 Nebelschütz, OT Dürrwicknitz Owner Cornelia Bedrich Phone: 035796/96152 or 0174/2411364 7. After a creative break, you leave Dürrwicknitz and continue cycling on the KRABAT cycle path to the starting point of the route, Nebelschütz. After visiting the **St. Martin parish church**, you can watch the decorating of Sorbian Easter eggs and refresh yourself again at the oven (both by prior reservation). **Tourism office of the municipality Nebelschütz** Main Street 9 01920 Nebelschütz Tel. 03578-301006 Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Equipment Traffic-safe bicycle, bicycle helmet, day cycling backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, if necessary cycling shoes, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in multi-layer principle, air pump, bicycle tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, reflectors, map material Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Motorway A4, exit Uhyst a. T. and then towards Kamenz, turnoff Nebelschütz Read more **Parking**Free parking available in front of the community center Read more **Public transportation**Please use the current and digital timetable information from . Read more Additional information Read more Literature Literature about and from the Sorbs can be purchased from the Sorbian Publishing House Bautzen (also online) or in the small Lausitz farm shop in Nebelschütz. Read more Author OHTL e.V. Organization Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz License (master data) OHTL e.V. Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author This route is suitable as a picnic route. However, in Panschwitz-Kuckau you can also stop at cafés or restaurants. You should inform the individual craftsmen in advance if possible to ensure their presence. Read more Safety guidelines Due to patchy network coverage, we recommend downloading the route in advance and then using it offline if necessary. We advise against riding through the forests in adverse weather conditions (risk of broken branches). Read more Map SAXONY CARTOGRAPHY - Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape - KRABAT-Land Sheet 5 - Kamenz; ISBN 3-932281-22-5 Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 01920 Nebelschütz Download GPX file - -