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The route from Beucha to Wurzen takes you past steep quarries and through the Planitzwald forest.
On the route from Beucha to Wurzen, hikers cross the Brandiser Forst and the Planitzwald forest. Several steep quarries and historical sites become visible along the way. On the last section, between Schmölen and Dehnitz, there is a ferry crossing.
Beucha station
Wurzen station
The route starts at the train station in Beucha, behind you is the Kirchbruch Beucha. The trail leads you to the village of Waldsteinberg past the Westbruch. From the Westbruch, you walk along the Kammweg to the Ostbruch. Continue through the Brandiser Forst forest along the Waldweg and Ringweg and finally take the Am Teich path to Polenz. Walk along Altenhainer Straße into the Planitzwald forest. In the Planitzwald forest, head north-east towards Schmölen. In the Planitzwald forest, keep straight ahead at a six-way and four-way junction. In Schmölen, take the Ruff ferry across the Mulde to Dehnitz. In Dehnitz, the cycle path takes you over the Mühlbach stream and finally along the Wachtelberg and Dehnitzer Weg roads into the town of Wurzen.
The hiking trail leads over a railroad line that is used once a week by rail traffic. There is no official crossing at this point; use of the hiking trail is at your own risk.
Sturdy shoes, weatherproof clothing and provisions
By car: From the A14, take exit 29 (Naunhof), then continue in the direction of Brandis/Waldsteinberg.
Beucha: Albert-Kuntz-Straße
Wurzen: Am Bahnhof
Ruffähre Dehnitz, Tel. +49 (0)3425 811555
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