Spreetal hike Bautzen - Grubschütz - Singwitz - Großpostwitz - Tour 2
- 3:30 h
- 13.49 km
- 106 m
- 91 m
- 184 m
- 262 m
- 78 m
- Start: Fishermen's alley at the foot of Bautzen's historic old town
- Destination: Bus stop Pilgerschänke in Großpostwitz or final bus stop in Bautzen August-Bebel-Platz
On the Saxon Way of St. James / Spreeradweg, past the Spreebad, you go over the Neuesche Promenade into the Humboldthain. The mostly shaded path follows the river course to Grubschütz, where the "Spreetal" invites you to stop for a break. From here, you could either hike back the same way or continue along the Spree. The Doberschauer Schanze, a remnant of a Sorbian castle complex, is worth a detour. In Obergurig, the Old Watermill attracts visitors. It charmingly combines a technical monument and culinary delights. Continuing along the Spreeradweg, at the 300-year-old stone arch bridge, the Kuchenhäusel offers refreshment. Here, the old trade route Bautzen-Prague crossed the Spree. From Mönchswalde, you could take a bus back to Bautzen from the "Mönchswalde Wendeplatz" stop. Continue the tour along the road toward Berge, with a view of the Großpostwitz church tower on the left, walk into the village until the main road B96, and take a bus back from Pilgerschänke.
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (1%)Street (11%)Asphalt (56%)Gravel (15%)Trail (3%)Path (14%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- On the Saxon Way of St. James / Spreeradweg, past the Spreebad, you go over the Neuesche Promenade into the Humboldthain. The mostly shaded path follows the river course to Grubschütz, where the "Landhotel" invites you to stop for a break. From here, you could either hike back the same way or continue along the Spree. The Doberschauer Schanze, a remnant of a Sorbian castle complex, is worth a detour. In Obergurig, the Old Watermill attracts visitors. It charmingly combines a technical monument and culinary delights. Continuing along the Spreeradweg, at the 300-year-old stone arch bridge, the Kuchenhäusel offers refreshment. Here, the old trade route Bautzen-Prague crossed the Spree. From Mönchswalde, you could take a bus back to Bautzen from the "Mönchswalde Wendeplatz" stop. Or continue the tour along the road toward Berge, with a view of the Großpostwitz church tower on the left, walk into the village until the main road B96, and take a bus back from Pilgerschänke. Real-time timetable information from ZVON
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Tour with Dog
Equipment
Sturdy footwear is advisable
Since you can see many waterfowl on the Spree, binoculars or a telephoto lens for your camera are also worthwhile.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereParkingTourist parking lot Bautzen Schliebenstraße or Schützenplatz (free of charge)
Additional information
- Reservations for restaurant seats can be made at the Landhotel Grubschütz or the Watermill (Note - currently closed due to change of management) in Obergurig, if the group is somewhat larger.
- Bus connections can be found at: https://www.zvon.de/de/fahrplanauskunft/
Author
Jens-Michael Bierke
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
License (master data)
Jens-Michael Bierke
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- The "Kuchenhäusel" is a bakery with a café in the garden for beautiful days! From Großpostwitz - Pilgerschänke, almost every bus goes to Bautzen. Real-time timetable information from ZVON
Safety guidelines
- Attention - on the Spreeradweg, there are sometimes more cyclists on nice weather days!
Map
- Bike and hiking map Bautzen and surroundings, Verlag Dr. Barthel