--- title: "Försterweg" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/foersterweg" description: "The Försterweg owes its name to the traditional forestry that has sustainably influenced the landscape on both sides of the path. From charcoal burning to the most modern forestry tasks, the route offers numerous exciting insights into the work field of foresters from past to present. The hike through shady forests, over bright forest meadows, through heath and moor areas can be managed without special physical effort and offers many variations with its exciting nature experiences over three stages. Small villages and guesthouses along the way repeatedly invite you to stop and rest." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2905315/c9c537a498bb94cdeb921a37d1bacd287b9c2959dd9b3d6887ee97dd247542cb/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Försterweg ========== - 56.38 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Long-distance hiking trail - 13:45 h - 56.38 km - 184 m - 220 m - 65 m - 171 m - 106 m - - Start: Doberschütz - Destination: Bergwitz Running through the Dübener Heide Nature Park is the approximately 56-kilometer-long Försterweg from Doberschütz in Saxony to Bergwitz in Saxony-Anhalt. The Försterweg owes its name to the traditional forestry that has sustainably influenced the landscape on both sides of the path. From charcoal burning to the most modern forestry tasks, the route offers numerous exciting insights into the work field of foresters from past to present. The hike through shady forests, over bright forest meadows, through heath and moor areas can be managed without special physical effort and offers many variations with its exciting nature experiences over three stages. Small villages and guesthouses along the way repeatedly invite you to stop and rest. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (1%) Street (5%) Asphalt (25%) Gravel (39%) Trail (28%) Path (1%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The route is marked with a yellow horizontal bar on a white background. The trail can be started in Doberschütz and continued north through the town into the Dübener Heide. Through the Dübener Heide, the forest path "Die Vier" is followed. The nature trail at the village Winkelmühle and the Pressel nature trail are passed. Along the forest edge, the hiker passes the villages Kossa and Durchwehna as well as Söllichau. From there, the hiker immerses into the dense Dübener Heide until approaching Gräfenhainichen and the Gremminer See. Finally, the Bergwitzsee and the town of Bergwitz with rail connection mark the end of the hiking route. Read more Equipment Sturdy footwear or sports shoes, weatherproof clothing, provisions and drinks. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**A14: Exit Leipzig-Northeast, direction Taura - Eilenburg - Doberschütz Read more **Parking**Doberschütz: Bahnhofstraße Bergwitz: Strandweg Read more **Public transportation**See In Doberschütz and Bergwitz there is a connection to the DB rail network with regular services, for example to Leipzig, also on weekends. From Leipzig by S4 (towards Torgau) to Döberschütz. Read more Author Verena Daser Organization LEIPZIG REGION License (master data) Verena Daser Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author - Peak crane visitor counts - Söllichau church with Geißler organ - Iron hammer charcoal burning site - Beaver observation tower - Schleesen church with Wolter organ Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 04838 Doberschütz Download GPX file - - - -