Easter rider procession Ostro - Nebelschütz - Ostro

  • 14.32 km long
  • Round trip
  • Cycling
  • 0:59 h
  • 14.32 km
  • 58 m
  • 58 m
  • 163 m
  • 221 m
  • 58 m

Easter is the biggest Christian festival. On Easter Sunday, the Easter riders set out in processions to proclaim the joyful message of Christ's resurrection.

Praying, the procession of Easter riders leaves Nebelschütz at 12:00. On their traditional route to Ostro, they ride along the greening trees and fields through Wendischbaselitz, Miltitz, and Jauer to Ostro. They reach Ostro at 14:00 and will be bid farewell for their home ride at 15:30. The return journey leads the Catholic Easter riders from Ostro through Jauer (state road Bautzen-Kamenz), Miltitz, Lindach back to Nebelschütz, where they arrive again at the starting point at 17:00.

The Easter riders from the partner municipality Ostro ride at 12:00 to Jauer, Miltitz, Lindach, and Nebelschütz, where they arrive at 14:00. The return ride starts at 15:30 from Nebelschütz via Wendischbaselitz, Miltitz, Jauer, and Ostro. At 17:30 the riders and horses reach their destination Ostro.

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown (56%)
Street (16%)
Asphalt (28%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Additional information

Information about Easter riding in Bautzen and the Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape

Information about Sorbs in Upper Lusatia www.ski.sorben.com

Author

Josina Heinrich

Organization

Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz

License (master data)

Josina Heinrich
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Safety guidelines

Dear visitor, dear guests

please note that horses are living beings (prey animals). Behave calmly and keep your distance from the procession for your own safety to avoid accidents. As a sign of your respect for our tradition, it would be nice if you show restraint and silence during the passing of the Easter rider procession.