Spree Cycle Route – from the Upper Lusatian Hill Country to the Lusatian Lake District
- 8:18 h
- 122.62 km
- 137 m
- 504 m
- 99 m
- 474 m
- 375 m
- Start: Kottmar, Spree source
- Destination: Spremberg
From the mountain source…
The highest source of the Spree is located on Mount Kottmar (583 m). The source with the highest water volume is in Neugersdorf, and the most beautiful origin of the river is framed by the Spreeborn in Ebersbach. Each of the sources lies in Upper Lusatia. The diversity of the landscape along the Spree invites you to recharge your energy. The cycle route, mostly on paved sections, passes traditional half-timbered houses with their wooden door arches and intricate slate work.
… through historic towns, through the UNESCO biosphere reserve Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape …
From the Upper Lusatian Hill Country, the route continues towards the 1,000-year-old town of Bautzen and through the UNESCO biosphere reserve Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape.
... to the Lusatian Lake District!
At the end of the approximately 120 Saxon kilometers, there is a seamless transition into the largest man-made water landscape in Europe. After a scenic ride through Upper Lusatia, the cycle route leads through Brandenburg via Spremberg, Cottbus, and Spreewald before finally reaching Berlin.
Waypoints
Good to know
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- Roadworthy (e-)trekking bike, bicycle helmet, saddle bags or trekking bike backpack (approx. 35 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, possibly cycling shoes, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in a multi-layer principle, possibly cycling jersey, change of clothes, cycling gloves, air pump, bicycle tool kit, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, drinking bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, possibly mobile phone holder for the handlebars, headlamp and reflectors, maps, travel documents, toiletry bag and travel towel, hand wash detergent and clothesline, possibly hut equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
- Parking
Parking at Kottmar:
Spree source parking lot, parking lot on the main street
Parking in Bautzen:
Tourist parking lot Schliebenstraße, parking lot Schützenplatz
Parking in Uhyst:
Parking lot at Bärwalder See (paid)Parking in Spremberg:
Parking lot on Georgenstraße
Public transportationBy train to Oberoderwitz station:
From Dresden, every two hours to Oberoderwitz station. (Limited bicycle transport possible)
By train to Neugersdorf station:
From Dresden, every half hour to Neugersdorf station. (Limited bicycle transport possible)
By train to Ebersbach station:
From Dresden, every half hour to Ebersbach station. (Limited bicycle transport possible)
Return trip from the destination to the starting point:
From Spremberg there is an hourly train connection (with change) to Neugersdorf. (Limited bicycle transport possible)
From Spremberg there is an hourly train connection (with change) to Dresden. (Limited bicycle transport possible)
Current and digital timetable information can be found at: www.sachsenauskunft.de
Additional information
Marketing Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH
Phone: +49 (0) 3591/48 77 -0
Email: info@oberlausitz.com
Website: www.radwandern-oberlausitz.deLiterature
Author
Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
License (master data)
Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Plan the Spree Cycle Route in 2 stages
Safety guidelines
- Please note the rerouting of the Spree Cycle Route via Bautzen.
Map