Reservoir route Sohland a.d. Spree

  • 11.39 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Condition: very easy
  • Great panorama
  • Cycling
  • 2:30 h
  • 11.39 km
  • 100 m
  • 100 m
  • 284 m
  • 367 m
  • 83 m
Bike route through idyllic locations Sohland a.d. Spree and Taubenheim/Spree with resting opportunities at the Sohland reservoir and beautifully situated forest areas.

The reservoir route is marked on the signposted path with a bicycle symbol and the letter B, allowing cyclists to experience the variety of landscapes in the municipality of Sohland within a few kilometers.

Spree meadows and reservoir form the plain before the mountains want to be cycled. However, wonderful views reward the effort of the ascent. The descents are then enjoyable again, and reaching the settlement provides insight into the living and working of people in our region.

Waypoints

Good to know

Pavements

Street (22%)
Asphalt (24%)
Gravel (49%)
Trail (2%)
Path (3%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

You start your bike route at the Sohland town hall, continue via Schloßstraße to Himmelsbrückenweg, and after about 200 meters you pass Sohland’s landmark, the Himmelsbrücke. Then continue along An der Aue path, the B98 to the Sohland reservoir, where you can take a break and, in nice weather, take advantage of the boat trip offer. Then continue to Spreetalstraße and turn right up to the first large forest area to the 5 oaks. From here, you have a unique view to the Czech border area. Now continue straight to Ellersdorfer Straße and after about 150 m turn right into Pickaer Weg. On this path is a seating area where you have earned a rest. On the signposted bike path keep right until you reach the B98, then turn left onto B98 and after about 250 m turn right into Straße am Schafberg. To the right is the natural monument Wachtberg. Upon reaching Taubenheimer Straße, turn right and ride to the Botanischer Garten bus stop. Then steer your bike left onto the bike path, shortly before the company Jokey Plastik Sohland GmbH turn right into Rosenbachstraße and after 250 m turn left onto Straße am Friedenshain, pass through the viaduct, then turn right into Schloßstraße and arrive back at the town hall.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there
Car / Motorway A4 Dresden - Görlitz, exit Bautzen East, B 96 towards Großpostwitz, traffic light right towards Schirgiswalde S 116 to Sohland roundabout, turnoff Sohland, after 300 m intersection - turn left into Schloßstraße to the intersection Bahnhofstraße

Parking
medium-sized free car park at the town hall of the municipality Sohland a.d. Spree
Public transportation
Train / Dresden-Zittau , Sohland stop, then keep right and about 5 minutes to the town hall

Author

Touristinformation Sohland a.d. Spree

Organization

Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

A rest at the Sohland reservoir with a boat trip.