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Königsbrücker Heide loop

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    Loop around the nature reserve "Königsbrücker Heide", which has officially been designated as a wilderness area since 2023.

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    Distance 48.1 km
    3:15 h
    146 m
    146 m
    194 m
    109 m

    A very special piece of nature awaits you in the west of Upper Lusatia. The regional train takes you in about 90 minutes from Bautzen to an extraordinary area: the Königsbrücker Heide. The former military training area is now an important nature reserve and recreation area.

    On this route, you will circle the Königsbrücker Heide completely. Along the way, you will pass concrete relics of the Cold War: old bunkers, abandoned barracks, and an officers' casino. Nature has reclaimed the area, and the only "hunters" nowadays are wild boars and wolves.

    Countless beautiful lakes also await you. Take your time to explore the Königsbrücker Heide off the beaten path and discover beaver lodges, the heath tower, and some historical relics.

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    194 m
    Lowest point
    109 m
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    The Upper Lusatia region is well connected to Dresden's rail network. Key railway hubs are: Bautzen, Görlitz, Bischofswerda, Sohland/Spree, Eibau, Zittau, and Löbau.

    More information on public transport in Upper Lusatia can be found here.

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    51.264574, 13.904624
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    51°15'52.5"N 13°54'16.6"E
    UTM
    33U 423576 5679817
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    48.1 km
    Duration
    3:15 h
    Ascent
    146 m
    Descent
    146 m
    Highest point
    194 m
    Lowest point
    109 m
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