--- title: "Inflatable boat route from Grimma to Wurzen (Vereinigte Mulde)" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/inflatable-boat-route-from-grimma-to-wurzen-vereinigte-mulde" description: "Every year, one of Germany's largest paddling events takes place on this route. At the end of August, hundreds of water sports enthusiasts gather to complete this route from Grimma to Wurzen. The route passes the impressive Trebsen castle and the Nitschka manor. Before that, you could take a break in Nerchau. On this route, two weir systems must be carried around. short route: Grimma – Trebsen or Trebsen – Wurzen long route: Grimma – Dehnitz ferry or Wurzen" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2787633/cda1c148744d65e6b9e3055417577c0419ada99bef82ff54d584e3433d863956/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Inflatable boat route from Grimma to Wurzen (Vereinigte Mulde) ============================================================== - 20.83 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Canoe - 5:30 h - 20.83 km - 6 m - 15 m - 111 m - 126 m - 15 m - - Start: 04668 Grimma, entry point between Pöppelmann Bridge and S11 - Destination: 04808 Wurzen, site of the Wurzen canoe club The Vereinigte Mulde flows through the Leipzig region, past beautiful idyllic floodplain landscapes, through villages and historically significant towns such as Grimma and Wurzen. Every year, one of Germany's largest paddling events takes place on this route. At the end of August, hundreds of water sports enthusiasts gather to complete this route from Grimma to Wurzen. The route passes the impressive Trebsen castle and the Nitschka manor. Before that, you could take a break in Nerchau. On this route, two weir systems must be carried around. - short route: Grimma – Trebsen or Trebsen – Wurzen - long route: Grimma – Dehnitz ferry or Wurzen Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (99%) Trail (1%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions **Grimma - Wurzen** - Route: 20 km - Duration: 5 to 6 hours - Carrying: 2 times from Grimma entry point **Start: Grimma**, entry possibility at the stairs between the historic Pöppelmann Bridge and S 11 road, left riverbank (town side) - Golzern weir on the left riverbank, before the weir edge (red-white pole) launch the boat, Attention danger spot! Weir barrier impassable for boats; carry about 200 m and re-enter via concrete slope - After passing the A14 motorway bridge, follow the river course to the Trebsen paper mill weir (danger spot!), Exit on the right riverbank at the landing stage and carry about 70 m to the sign for the launch slope - Past the paper mill to Trebsen castle (left riverbank, landing stage with stairs, gastronomy – break recommended) - Then river sections with varying flow speeds to the Loreley rock (Note: Here begins the backup of the Wurzen town weir, often strenuous paddling against the wind!), - Past the Dehnitz ferry **Destination: Wurzen**, exit about 200 m before the weir edge on the right bank (grounds of the Wurzen canoe club) Read more Tour information - Stop at an Inn Equipment Waterproof transport bag, rain and sun protection, provisions and water. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By car: From the direction of Leipzig, Magdeburg, Berlin: via the A38 and A14, exit Grimma From the direction of Dresden: via the A14, exit Grimma From the direction of Chemnitz: via the A72, exit Borna-North onto the B176, then third exit at the roundabout towards Grimma Read more **Parking** - 04668 Grimma, parking lot at the S11 - 04808 Wurzen, Damaschkestraße Read more **Public transportation**Grimma station: TRAIN, bus Wurzen station: TRAIN, S-Bahn, bus With the R110 from Leipzig main station towards Leisnig (exit: Grimma) in about 30 minutes. Read more Additional information Length: 20 km Duration: 5 to 6 hours Carrying: 2 times from the Grimma entry point Read more Author Franziska Tiedtke Organization LEIPZIG REGION License (master data) Franziska Tiedtke Safety guidelines Safe and correct on the waters: Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 04668 Grimma Download GPX file - - - -