Best moderate trails in Görlitz

The Königshain Mountains are definitely worth a trip. Rock formations such as the Firstenstein, the Hochstein and the Totenstein protrude from the earth and are surrounded by mixed forest. Originally there were around 100 large rock towers there, but many were dismantled to be used as the well-known granite from Königshain in buildings such as the Reichstag and the beacon on Cape Arkona. The quarries created by the granite mining have filled with water over time, creating unique landscape...

Panoramic loop in Görlitz, Saxony. This tour starts at Biesnitz / Landeskrone station and goes via Kunnerwitz, Jauernick-Buschbach and Pfaffendorf. The route leads along paved paths and is ideal for racing bikes. There are many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes along the way. A detour to the beautiful Berzdorfer See lake is well worthwhile. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Refreshment...

Adventurous hiking trail in Saxony. The zig-zag path was laid out in 1844 following a Swiss model and was used to supply the newly built restaurant. It winds around the Lindenallee with its numerous steps and is less steep - the steps are therefore crossed several times. Today, however, the path is barely visible, so this is a rather adventurous hike on which fallen trees and hidden stages are to be expected. A certain level of fitness and sturdy footwear are therefore an advantage. Once the...

Varied long-distance cycle route in the Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape Biosphere Reserve, Saxony. This is a section of the Saxon City Route. The beautiful tour leads through impressive towns in Saxony - Görlitz, Bautzen and Meißen, to name but a few. There is a lot to discover in the towns and it is possible to plan as many breaks and overnight stays as desired. The tour starts in Görlitz. The city can be easily reached by train from Zittau, Cottbus, Dresden and Zgorzelec. The...

Great cycle path in the Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape Biosphere Reserve. A great cycle tour that combines the cycle paths through the river landscape of the Neisse and Spree. There are many beautiful towns along the way that invite to stroll and take a break. The start is in beautiful Görlitz, very close to the railway station. Highlights: - St Marienthal Monastery - Görlitz - Lake Berzdorf - Great river landscape