--- title: "Spree Cycle Route – from the Upper Lusatian Hill Country to the Lusatian Lake District" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/spree-cycle-route-from-the-upper-lusatian-hill-country-to-the-lusatian-lake-district" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2726455/83b4360dee6b0f47fe3ffa1725c8a996a44098bc22786f399f444f472f3fd325/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Spree Cycle Route – from the Upper Lusatian Hill Country to the Lusatian Lake District ====================================================================================== - 122.62 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Long-distance cycling route Two adults and two children with bicycles in front of a historic wooden house in the sunshine. - 8:18 h - 122.62 km - 137 m - 504 m - 99 m - 474 m - 375 m - - Start: Kottmar, Spree source - Destination: Spremberg The Spree Cycle Route leads from three sources of the Spree River over 410 km from the idyllic Upper Lusatia to the vibrant Berlin. Always following the course of the river, it passes through wonderfully green fields and forest landscapes. The diverse landscape of Upper Lusatia can be actively explored excellently on the Spree Cycle Route. **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. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Kottmar, Spree source - Inn - Ice cream parlour - Inn - Restaurant - Inn - Inn Destination Destination Spremberg Show more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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 Read more 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 Read more **Public transportation****By 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: Read more Additional information Marketing Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH Phone: +49 (0) 3591/48 77 -0 Email: Website: Read more Literature Read more 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 Read more Safety guidelines Please note the rerouting of the Spree Cycle Route via Bautzen. Read more Map Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 02739 Eibau Download GPX file - - - -