Via Sacra from Crostwitz to Bautzen
- 4:45 h
- 18.71 km
- 211 m
- 151 m
- 164 m
- 266 m
- 102 m
- Start: Crostwitz
- Destination: Bautzen
In Crostwitz, it is worth taking a look at the church and the Way of the Cross along the cemetery wall before starting. The Jurij Brezan grave also catches the eye. The probably best-known Sorbian writer lived very close by, in Dreihäuser. The path first leads towards Prautitz and along the local connecting roads via Storcha and Dreikretscham, then along a field path that is also a cycle path, to the Millennium monument. These are the statues of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the apostles to the Slavs, who promoted the Christianization of the Slavic peoples in the 9th century. Continuing along the Via Regia on side roads via Oberuhna and Salzenforst. Trees often provide shade along the road and the view can wander far. In Bautzen, the pilgrim path crosses the Spree and ascends into the beautiful old town. An alternative route from the Millennium monument is the little road via Schmochtitz and Temritz to Bautzen.
Waypoints
Good to know
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Mostly flat stage with only a few light ups and downs. About 20 percent of the path follows field paths and 80 percent follows asphalt, mostly on side roads that are relatively lightly trafficked. Characteristic for the Sorbian settlement area are the many crosses in the villages and at junctions.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Equipment
Day hiking backpack (about 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, if necessary telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, possibly headlamp, maps
Directions & Parking facilities
- Public transportation
Bus (Mon-Fri) in Crostwitz (towards Kamenz), Storcha (towards Bautzen), Dreikretscham, Oberuhna (towards Bautzen), Salzenforst (towards Bautzen).
In Bautzen train towards Dresden and Görlitz, regional buses.
Additional information
Crostwitz: guesthouse with accommodation in a pilgrim hostel
Accommodation on the alternative route in Schmochtitz, Bischof Benno Haus
Storcha: Richter country bakery
Bautzen: diverse accommodations, shopping opportunities, museums
Author
Anne-Marie Grasse
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Crostwitz, church and cemetery with Way of the Cross
- Prautitz, statue of a saint
- Storcha church
- Stone cross Dreikretscham
- Millennium monument
- St. Peter's Cathedral in Bautzen
Safety guidelines
If you don't want to walk on the roads and don't like asphalt, it is recommended to take the stage by bus.