Best backpacking trails in Cottbus

Historical themed long-distance cycle path around Cottbus. This long-distance cycle path follows in the footsteps of Prince Hermann Ludwig Heinrich von Pückler-Muskau (1785-1871) across Lusatia, who, inspired by the beauty of the region, was himself a passionate traveler and landscape artist. On the 8 day stages of the Fürst-Pückler-Weg, cyclists can expect, in addition to historical cultural landscapes and unique natural monuments, 30 projects of the IBA (International Building Exhibition)...

Stage 1 of the Fürst-Pückler-Weg. The first day's stage of the Fürst-Pückler-Weg, which was awarded a 3-star quality bike route by the ADFC, starts in Cottbus. It goes to the Baroque Branitz Castle, the house where Pückler was born, which is located in the Branitz Park with beautiful gardens. The castle itself is also worth a visit with its numerous exhibitions. From Pückler's birth house, the former carriage path leads to the prince's death house: Muskau Castle in Bad Muskau, which has been...