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Obstland cycle route

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    Fruit harvest
    Photo: Ullmann Marketing, LEIPZIG REGION

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    moderate
    Distance 58 km
    4:30 h
    407 m
    407 m
    258 m
    143 m

    In the middle of Saxony's largest fruit-growing region lies the Obstland cycle route, which winds as a circular route through the culturally and historically rich landscape. Over a total of 58 kilometers, it connects the towns of Mügeln, Leisnig, and Dürreweitzschen, where the long tradition of fruit growing can be experienced in different ways. While the focus in the Mügeln area is on the origin story of the Obstland, Leisnig highlights the past life and work of the monks, and in Dürreweitzschen you gain insights into the current production processes. The Obstland cycle route thus consists of three thematically different sections and can be cycled via the individual smaller stages or the outer large circular route.

    More about cycling routes in the Leipzig region: www.leipzig.travel/radfahren

    Author’s recommendation

    Arrival by the Wilder Robert narrow-gauge railway from Oschatz to Mügeln!

    With the stamp campaign, you get a delicious juice after collecting three stamps. The stamping points can be easily found in the Obstland flyer.

    Tip for families: On section II of the Obstland cycle route, families can experience an interactive, app-based adventure tour through the Saxon fruit-growing region with the curious bumblebee Poppy Pollenpelz.

     

    E-bike charging station: Buch Monastery Leisnig

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    258 m
    Lowest point
    143 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 45.17%Dirt road 6.64%Forested/wild trail 3.14%Path 0.13%Road 44.90%Unknown 0%
    Asphalt
    26.2 km
    Dirt road
    3.9 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.8 km
    Path
    76 m
    Road
    26 km
    Unknown
    3 m
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    Rest stops

    Mildenstein Castle Leisnig
    Buch Abbey

    Safety information

    South of Mügeln on Gaudlitzer Weg there is a short section with rougher road surface. Please ride here especially carefully.

    Tips and suggestions

    More about cycling routes in the Leipzig region: www.leipzig.travel/radfahren

    Connecting options:

    Roadbook

    The bike route starts at Leisnig train station and initially passes the hydroelectric power plant and the impressive Mildenstein Castle towards Tragnitz. In Altleisnig, you cross the bridge to Wiesenthal before turning left at the entrance to Polditz and following the path to Böhlen.

    Through the center of Böhlen, you cycle past the sedimentation pond and leave the town behind. The route continues to Leipnitz, from where you head northeast via Papsdorf, Dürreweitzschen, Zschoppach, and Ablaß towards Querbitzsch.

    Via Börtewitz, you reach the geotope at Silbersee and then pass the opencast mining pit Frieden at the clay pit before heading to Kemmlitz. At the edge of town, turn left, briefly follow the country road, and then after a few hundred meters hold right to go past Wachberg to Glossen.

    Along the Mügeln country road, you finally reach Nebitzschen train station and continue to the small town of Mügeln. Passing St. Mary's Church, the route takes you through the town center before you leave the area heading south. The Gauditzer Weg takes you to Lichteneichen and further to Sornzig.

    From here, you go via Gallschütz, Naunhof, and Altenhof to the well-known Buch Monastery, where you can make a short stop. After crossing the Freiberg Mulde river, you finally cycle back to Leisnig via Paudritzsch, where the route ends.

    The route can be cycled in both directions.

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Arrival from Leipzig to Leisnig:

    • RB (55 min)

    The Leipzig Regio Card is a good companion!

    Please note that Leisnig train station is not barrier-free. Bikes, wheelchairs, and strollers must be carried up a few steps.

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    Directions

    Start Leipzig:

    • Allow approx. 1 hour by car
    • A14 towards Dresden, exit Leisnig

    Parking

    Leisnig

    • Market parking lot
    • “Old Fire Station” parking lot, Lindenplatz
    • “Belvedere” parking lot, Poststraße

    Mügeln:

    • Geoportal at Mügeln train station

    Coordinates

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    51.159847, 12.938112
    DMS
    51°09'35.4"N 12°56'17.2"E
    UTM
    33U 355822 5669621
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Obstland flyer by Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH

    Equipment

    Bicycle helmet, rain and sun protection, provisions and water, bicycle lighting in darkness. 

    There are many opportunities to take a short break along the route. A picnic blanket always comes in handy.

    The elevation gains may surprise you occasionally, so the use of an e-bike is gladly recommended here.


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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    58 km
    Duration
    4:30 h
    Ascent
    407 m
    Descent
    407 m
    Highest point
    258 m
    Lowest point
    143 m
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