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Bicycle tour along the Oder-Neisse cycle path and around Berzdorf Lake
Cycling
· Görlitz
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Altstadtbrücke, GörlitzPhoto: Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH, CC BY-SA
This tour takes you from the Old Town Bridge in Görlitz along the Neisse River to Hagenwerder and to Berzdorf Lake where it is possible to stop and to refresh.
easy
Distance 24.3 km
2:30 h
76 m
62 m
210 m
182 m
The tour starts at the Old Town Bridge (Altstadtbrücke) in Görlitz and takes you along the Oder-Neisse cycle path to Hagenwerder, Tauchritz and "Blaue Lagune" at Berzdorf Lake. An impressive baroque church is located in Tauchritz which was built in 1686. Furthermore you can discover a moated castle with castle park from the second half of the 17th century. Via the cycle path at Berzorf Lake the tour continues to the access Berzdorfer See/Görlitz. At this point it is possible to cycle back to the city of Görlitz. Make a stop at the lake before cycling back to the city and enjoy the sound of the waves.
During this tour you will experience interesting sights and an impressive nature. You should definitely visit the open air museum with the excavator 1492 which reminds of the lignite mining.
Author’s recommendation
In Hagenwerder near the playground the community centre is located. Admire a wall painting by Gerhard Richter at the eastern face of the building.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
210 m
Lowest point
182 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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Track types
Asphalt
12.9 km
Dirt road
1.2 km
Forested/wild trail
0.1 km
Path
4.1 km
Road
4 km
Unknown
1.8 km
Rest stops
Obermühle (upper mill) GörlitzHotel and restaurant "Gut am See", Görlitz
Blaue Lagune at Berzdorf Lake, Schönau-Berzdorf
Harbour at Berzdorf Lake, Görlitz
North-East beach at Berzdorf Lake, Görlitz
Tips and hints
https://www.visit-goerlitz.com/Oder-Neisse-Radweg.htmlStart
Görlitz, Old Town Bridge (Altstadtbrücke) (184 m)
Coordinates:
DD
51.157624, 14.993397
DMS
51°09'27.4"N 14°59'36.2"E
UTM
33U 499538 5667353
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Destination
Görlitz, access to Berzdorf Lake
Turn-by-turn directions
The tours starts at the Old Town Bridge (Altstadtbrücke) in Görlitz. Follow the signposting of the Oder-Neisse cycle path in the direction of Zittau. Cycling along the cycle path you will pass the town hall (Stadthalle) of Görlitz, the Obermühle, the Neisse Viaduct and the "Stadion der Freundschaft" in Weinhübel. Leave Görlitz and follow the signposting of the cycle path to Hagenwerder. Cycle through Hagenwerder until you reach the roundabout of the main road 99 (B99), now follow the signposting in the direction of Blaue Lagune. Cycle through the village of Tauchritz and pass the parking area of Blaue Lagune. Continue cycling along the path around Berzdorf Lake. You will pass the harbour, the hotel "Insel der Sinne" and the northeast beach (Nordoststrand). There are many places where you can take a short swim and cool down.
At the end of this tour you will reach main road 99 (B99) again. At this point you can cycle back to the city of Görlitz via the Oder-Neisse cycle path.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take tram line 1 or 2 to "Jägerkaserne", then on foot approximately 10 minutes via Langenstraße, Untermarkt and Neißstraße to Old Town Bridge (Altstadtbrücke).
For further information on how to rent a bike in Görlitz: https://www.visit-goerlitz.com/Mobility.html
By road
By car to Obermarkt and then on foot approximately 10 minutes via Brüderstraße, Untermarkt and Neißtraße to Old Town Bridge (Altstadtbrücke).Parking
Parking with costs is possible at Obermarkt.Coordinates
DD
51.157624, 14.993397
DMS
51°09'27.4"N 14°59'36.2"E
UTM
33U 499538 5667353
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
roadworthy bicycle, bicycle helmet, daypack (approx. 20 litres) with rain cover, weatherproof and hard-wearing clothing, bicycle tyre, cycle tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, map material, first-aid kitDifficulty
easy
Distance
24.3 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
76 m
Descent
62 m
Highest point
210 m
Lowest point
182 m
Statistics
Maps and trails
- 14 Waypoints
- 14 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
: h
Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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