--- title: "Skala circular hike Gröditzer - Hrodźišćanska skala kołopućowanje" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/skala-circular-hike-groeditzer-hrodziscanska-skala-kolopucowanje" description: "On the Skala circular hike, you walk on natural paths, which are partly very narrow and close to the water. Impressive rock formations, expansive floodplain forests, and the Löbauer Wasser make the Skala a small but fine natural spectacle. Points of interest along the way The Gröditzer Viaduct (approx. 170 m long and ten arches) - evokes the once impressive view of passing trains on the decommissioned Löbau – Weißenberg – Radibor railway line A detour to the bike and hiking trail Mühlen am Löbauer Wasser to Weißenberg to the Old Pepper Kitchen Museum The Ecumenical Pilgrimage Path along the historic trade route Via Regia Gröditz Castle and Park" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2905012/990a4176ae72bb8703dee1da420659ecdf72ae8afcd2506d1697fb4c09445772/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Skala circular hike Gröditzer - Hrodźišćanska skala kołopućowanje ================================================================= - 5.19 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Hiking - 2:00 h - 5.19 km - 88 m - 88 m - 162 m - 203 m - 41 m - - Start: Hiking parking lot, Neue Straße, 02627 Weißenberg, OT Gröditz - Destination: Hiking parking lot, Neue Straße, 02627 Weißenberg, OT Gröditz **Discover the Skala circular route as a nature experience trail with unique flora and fauna along the Löbauer Wasser.** On the Skala circular hike, you walk on natural paths, which are partly very narrow and close to the water. Impressive rock formations, expansive floodplain forests, and the Löbauer Wasser make the Skala a small but fine natural spectacle. **Points of interest along the way** - The Gröditzer Viaduct (approx. 170 m long and ten arches) - evokes the once impressive view of passing trains on the decommissioned Löbau – Weißenberg – Radibor railway line - A detour to the bike and hiking trail Mühlen am Löbauer Wasser to Weißenberg to the Old Pepper Kitchen Museum - The Ecumenical Pilgrimage Path along the historic trade route Via Regia - Gröditz Castle and Park Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (70%) Street (12%) Asphalt (4%) Path (14%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions - The starting point is the hiking parking lot in Gröditz on Neue Straße - Go downhill along the street until you cross the "Löbauer Wasser" - From here, follow the marking with the yellow stripe and you will shortly reach the Skala. - On the south side of the Löbauer Wasser, the route tip leads along the Upper Path. (the Lower Path is more difficult) - Approximately halfway through the route, you cross the Löbauer Wasser over a somewhat daring-looking wooden bridge - From here, follow the red stripe marking back to Gröditz - Below the castle, the route leads back into the village - The ascent to the castle is also worthwhile (the return to the starting point then follows through the village center) Read more Tour information - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Equipment - Sturdy footwear - weather-appropriate clothing - binoculars - provisions - insect repellent - overview map - mobile phone with power bank - first aid kit Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** - Motorway A4 between Bautzen and Görlitz - Exit Weißenberg - S55 towards Weißenberg - First opportunity turn right to and through Wuischke - Continue driving to Gröditz and stay on the street "Am Wasserhaus" - Turn onto "Neue Straße" and use the free parking area on the left as the starting point Read more **Parking**Free parking options in Gröditz Read more **Public transportation**Please use the current and digital timetable information of the Zweckverband Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien (ZVON): Read more Additional information - Upper Lusatia: - Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape: - Municipality of Weißenberg: - Tourism site on the Sorbs: - The Pro Gröditz e.V. association: - Guesthouse / holiday apartment "Weichaer Hof": Read more Literature Gröditzer Stories ISBN 978-3-936758-92-4 Read more Author OHTL e.V. Organization Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author - Guided tour through the park / Gröditz Castle, registrations via - Refreshments at the "" or the "Drinks Shop" in Gröditz Read more Safety guidelines - Entering the forests is at your own risk - however, it is strongly discouraged during strong winds and storms or snow and ice. - - brochure from the German Hiking Association with tips for proper behavior when hiking near (wild) animals. - Due to patchy network coverage, it is recommended to download the route before starting. Read more Map You can find a selection of maps in the of the marketing company Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH. Example: SachsenKartographie "Oberlausitz Heath and Pond Landscape" sheet 4 or "Oberlausitz" Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 02627 Weißenberg Download GPX file - -