--- title: "Through Krabat's Sorbian homeland" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/through-krabats-sorbian-homeland" description: "Along the way, you will get to know Sorbian culture and cuisine. Museums and local history rooms along the route provide an authentic picture of the life of earlier generations and convey interesting information about customs, traditions, and costumes. Craftsmen offer insights into their work, and memorials refer to Sorbian personalities. The probably best-known figure in the treasure trove of legends is Krabat, the good Sorbian sorcerer. He is said to have learned his craft in the Black Mill, today's Experience Farm Krabat Mill. Here at the original location in Schwarzkollm, the legend of Krabat comes alive again. On the mill grounds, there is a demonstration workshop and a guesthouse. Fantastically good buttermilk pancakes and black ice cream are two more good reasons to visit. Before heading to Hoyerswerda, cyclists reach the Pattoka timber-framed barn in Bergen, which houses an exhibition on Sorbian customs. The building was constructed in 1768 in typical Lusatian log house style." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2717490/9ca333c115b85504829f66c33940391c562f459d3fc0444ba01e94998b5ed0c4/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Through Krabat's Sorbian homeland ================================= - 51.49 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Cycling - 3:25 h - 51.49 km - 65 m - 65 m - 113 m - 142 m - 29 m - - Start: Experience Farm Krabat Mill - Destination: Experience Farm Krabat Mill The bike route leads through the traditional settlement area of the Sorbs, a Slavic people who have lived in Lusatia since the 6th century and have preserved their language and culture to this day. Along the way, you will get to know Sorbian culture and cuisine. Museums and local history rooms along the route provide an authentic picture of the life of earlier generations and convey interesting information about customs, traditions, and costumes. Craftsmen offer insights into their work, and memorials refer to Sorbian personalities. The probably best-known figure in the treasure trove of legends is Krabat, the good Sorbian sorcerer. He is said to have learned his craft in the Black Mill, today's Experience Farm Krabat Mill. Here at the original location in Schwarzkollm, the legend of Krabat comes alive again. On the mill grounds, there is a demonstration workshop and a guesthouse. Fantastically good buttermilk pancakes and black ice cream are two more good reasons to visit. Before heading to Hoyerswerda, cyclists reach the Pattoka timber-framed barn in Bergen, which houses an exhibition on Sorbian customs. The building was constructed in 1768 in typical Lusatian log house style. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Experience Farm Krabat Mill - Inn - Inn Destination Destination Experience Farm Krabat Mill Show more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Loop route: Bröthen - Michalken - Neudorf-Klösterrlich - Wittichenau - Kotten - Hoske - Rachlau - Groß Särchen - Koblenz - Knappenrode - Maukendorf - Zeißig - Hoyerswerda - Seidewinkel - Bergen - Neuwiese - Nardt - Bröthen Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Directions & Parking facilities **Parking**Parking facilities at the starting point Read more **Public transportation**Please use the digital and up-to-date timetable information of ZVON: Read more Author Oliver Herberg Organization Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Between Schwarzkollm and Groß Särchen, you can follow the signposted Krabat Bike Route. The logo shows a black raven. If you want to learn more about Krabat and Sorbian life, you can follow the a total of 92-kilometer-long Krabat Bike Route further south into Upper Lusatia. More information at www.krabatregion.de. Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 02977 Hoyerswerda Download GPX file - -