CastleCultureRoute Lusatian Lakeland
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Schloss und Festung Senftenberg
Schloßstraße
01968 Senftenberg
Schloss und Festung Senftenberg
Schloßstraße
01968 Senftenberg
Senftenberg Castle and Fortress
Schloßstraße
01968 Senftenberg
This tour leads through the region: Lausitzer Seenland

CastleCultureRoute Lusatian Lakeland

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Length: 81 km
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From open-cast mine to local recreational oasis - the Lusatian Lakeland, Europe's largest artificial water landscape, was created as a result of the extensive open-cast lignite mining in Lusatia. But even before industrialisation, the region was very important as a contested border area between Saxony and Prussia. Impressive castles, manor houses and historic parks and gardens along the picturesque lake landscape - discover the hidden treasures of the region on the cycle tour. Enjoy the fantastic insights into almost forgotten eras.
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  • Senftenberg Castle and Fortress, Foto: Denise Hoika, Lizenz: Tourismusverband Lausitzer Seenland e. V.
  • Ruhland Manor, Foto: Heimatverein Ruhland, Lizenz: Heimatverein Ruhland
  • Großkmehlen Castle, Foto: Kathrin Winkler, Lizenz: Tourismusverband Lausitzer Seenland e. V.
  • Lindenau Castle, Foto: Amt Ortrand, Lizenz: Amt Ortrand
  • Aerial view of Senftenberg Castle and Fortress, Foto: Mario Koch, Lizenz: Museum OSL
On your journey through the idyllic landscape of the Lusatian Lakeland, you will visit Senftenberg Fortress. Fierce battles were fought here in the days when Senftenberg still belonged to Saxony. The museum, which has been housed in the castle for over 100 years, tells you about all this and much more.

in the castle for over 100 years. Along Lake Senftenberg, you will reach the typical regional, historic estate with manor house and outbuildings in Schwarzbach. Continue to Guteborn. Take a relaxing break at the ‘Vergissmeinicht’ café and guesthouse. History was also made here at the former castle when the last Saxon king, Friedrich August II, abdicated here at the end of the November Revolution in 1918.



For culture enthusiasts and frequent cyclists who want to delve even deeper into the history of this bygone world, the cycle tour can continue for almost 32 kilometres. This takes you through a former border area that was heavily contested by the Mark Meissen and Upper and Lower Lusatia around the year 1200. Border defences were built, from which Großkmehlen Castle developed on the Meissen side of the Pulsnitz and Lindenau Castle on the opposite side in Upper Lusatia.

Length:  
  • short route: 49 km / duration: 3.5 - 5 h
  • long route: 81 km / duration: 6.5 - 8 h

Start / Finish: Senftenberg Castle and Fortress

Course:

  • Short route - Senftenberg, Schwarzbach, Guteborn, Lipsa, Arnsdorf, Ruhland, Schwarzheide, Senftenberg
  • Long route - Senftenberg, Schwarzbach, Guteborn, Lipsa, Kroppen, Ortrand, Großkmehlen, Lindenau, Frauendorf, Kroppen, Arnsdorf, Ruhland, Schwarzheide, Senftenberg

Logo / route sign: green castle on a blue wave

Road conditions: The route is mostly on tarmac cycle paths and cycle roads. A few sections are on side roads or unsurfaced paths. There are no inclines.

Worth seeing / knowing:

  • Senftenberg Castle and Fortress
  • Schwarzbach estate
  • Guteborn historic castle complex
  • Lipsa Castle
  • Ruhland Manor
  • Kroppen Castle Park
  • Großkmehlen Castle
  • Lindenau Castle

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From open-cast mine to local recreational oasis - the Lusatian Lakeland, Europe's largest artificial water landscape, was created as a result of the extensive open-cast lignite mining in Lusatia. But even before industrialisation, the region was very important as a contested border area between Saxony and Prussia. Impressive castles, manor houses and historic parks and gardens along the picturesque lake landscape - discover the hidden treasures of the region on the cycle tour. Enjoy the fantastic insights into almost forgotten eras.
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  • Senftenberg Castle and Fortress, Foto: Denise Hoika, Lizenz: Tourismusverband Lausitzer Seenland e. V.
  • Ruhland Manor, Foto: Heimatverein Ruhland, Lizenz: Heimatverein Ruhland
  • Großkmehlen Castle, Foto: Kathrin Winkler, Lizenz: Tourismusverband Lausitzer Seenland e. V.
  • Lindenau Castle, Foto: Amt Ortrand, Lizenz: Amt Ortrand
  • Aerial view of Senftenberg Castle and Fortress, Foto: Mario Koch, Lizenz: Museum OSL
On your journey through the idyllic landscape of the Lusatian Lakeland, you will visit Senftenberg Fortress. Fierce battles were fought here in the days when Senftenberg still belonged to Saxony. The museum, which has been housed in the castle for over 100 years, tells you about all this and much more.

in the castle for over 100 years. Along Lake Senftenberg, you will reach the typical regional, historic estate with manor house and outbuildings in Schwarzbach. Continue to Guteborn. Take a relaxing break at the ‘Vergissmeinicht’ café and guesthouse. History was also made here at the former castle when the last Saxon king, Friedrich August II, abdicated here at the end of the November Revolution in 1918.



For culture enthusiasts and frequent cyclists who want to delve even deeper into the history of this bygone world, the cycle tour can continue for almost 32 kilometres. This takes you through a former border area that was heavily contested by the Mark Meissen and Upper and Lower Lusatia around the year 1200. Border defences were built, from which Großkmehlen Castle developed on the Meissen side of the Pulsnitz and Lindenau Castle on the opposite side in Upper Lusatia.

Length:  
  • short route: 49 km / duration: 3.5 - 5 h
  • long route: 81 km / duration: 6.5 - 8 h

Start / Finish: Senftenberg Castle and Fortress

Course:

  • Short route - Senftenberg, Schwarzbach, Guteborn, Lipsa, Arnsdorf, Ruhland, Schwarzheide, Senftenberg
  • Long route - Senftenberg, Schwarzbach, Guteborn, Lipsa, Kroppen, Ortrand, Großkmehlen, Lindenau, Frauendorf, Kroppen, Arnsdorf, Ruhland, Schwarzheide, Senftenberg

Logo / route sign: green castle on a blue wave

Road conditions: The route is mostly on tarmac cycle paths and cycle roads. A few sections are on side roads or unsurfaced paths. There are no inclines.

Worth seeing / knowing:

  • Senftenberg Castle and Fortress
  • Schwarzbach estate
  • Guteborn historic castle complex
  • Lipsa Castle
  • Ruhland Manor
  • Kroppen Castle Park
  • Großkmehlen Castle
  • Lindenau Castle

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Address
Schloss und Festung Senftenberg
Schloßstraße
01968 Senftenberg
Schloss und Festung Senftenberg
Schloßstraße
01968 Senftenberg
Senftenberg Castle and Fortress
Schloßstraße
01968 Senftenberg
This tour leads through the region: Lausitzer Seenland
CastleCultureRoute Lusatian Lakeland

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01968 Senftenberg

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Tourist information

Tourismusverband Lausitzer Seenland e.V.

Am Stadthafen 2
01968 Senftenberg

Tel.: +49 (0) 3573-725300-0
Fax: +49 (0) 3573-725300-9

Weather Today, 14. 9.

12 16
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  • Monday
    12 21
  • Tuesday
    14 19

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