Old Mining Tour in the Niederlausitz Region

Address

Start of tour

Ziegelbahn Klein Kölzig - Bahnhof Ziegelei
An der Ziegelei 1
03159 Neiße-Malxetal

End of tour

Ziegelbahn Klein Kölzig - Bahnhof Ziegelei
An der Ziegelei 1
03159 Neiße-Malxetal

Contact address

Besucherzentrum UNESCO Geopark Muskauer Faltenbogen
An der Ziegelei 1
03159 Neiße-Malxetal

This tour leads through the region: Lausitzer Seenland

Old Mining Tour in the Niederlausitz Region

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Length: 25 km

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Bike tours

Length: 25 km

Around 400 lakes characterise the Lower Lusatia region and give it a character all of its own. Part of this landscape is closely linked to the historical extraction of lignite, clay and glass sand, which began around 170 years ago – due to the specific geological conditions, this took place close to the surface and had a lasting impact on the region.

Glassworks, ironworks, ceramic factories and potteries were symbols of a vibrant industrial history and supplied products that were in demand far beyond the region.

On the Old Mining Tour near the glassmaking town of Döbern, cyclists encounter impressive reminders of this mining and industrial history. At the same time, it shows how the former mining areas have been transformed into a varied landscape of heathland, woodland and water.

The route passes through nature and landscape conservation areas as well as the UNESCO Muskauer Faltenbogen Global Geopark. Numerous information boards along the way provide fascinating insights into the geological features of this unique region.

Length: 25 km / Duration: 2 hours

Start/finish: Old brickyard in Klein Kölzig

Logo / route sign: Mining symbol with brown folds on a blue background.

Arrival and departure

Public transport: By train to Cottbus / Forst (Lausitz), then continue with various bus lines.
Car: from Berlin via the A13 and A15 past Cottbus. From the motorway exit Roggosen, continue on the country road to Felixsee (approx. 2h)

Via: Groß Kölzig, Döbern, Bohsdorf, Felixsee, Bohsdorf, Bohsdorf Vorwerk, Klein Kölzig, Jocksdorf, Groß Kölzig

Cycling-by-numbers: Cyclists going on the full-day tour can use the signposting system based on intersection numbers. You will go past the following intersections, if you choose at the start/finish UNESCO visitor center Geopark junction point 35: 34, 25, 29, 28, 18, 15, 16, 18, 28, 29, 43, 37, 42, 33, 32, 36, 35

Points of interest along the route:

Visitor centre of the UNESCO Geopark Muskauer Faltenbogen, brickyard train and local history parlour in Klein Kölzig
Felixsee observation tower
Erwin Strittmatter memorial site “Der Laden”
St Mary’s Church in Groß Kölzig and Malxeniederung lowland

Tip: A detour to the Romy Schneider Museum in Klein Loitz (approx. 3 km) is recommended for film lovers. A detour to Hornow in the chocolate shop land of the Confiserie Felicitas (approx. 3.3 km) is worthwhile, especially for chocolate fans.

Restaurants:

Restaurant "Deutsches Haus" in Döbern
Country inn Paulo in Neisse-Malxetal OT Jocksdorf

Possible combinations:

Lower Lusatia mining tour
Pure country enjoyment between Neisse and Malxe
Fürst-Pückler cycle path

Trail conditions/surface: not specified.

Public transport: By train to Cottbus / Forst (Lausitz), then continue with various bus lines.
Car: from Berlin via the A13 and A15 past Cottbus. From the motorway exit Roggosen, continue on the country road to Felixsee (approx. 2h)

Visitor centre of the UNESCO Geopark Muskauer Faltenbogen, brickyard train and local history parlour in Klein Kölzig
Felixsee observation tower
Erwin Strittmatter memorial site “Der Laden”
St Mary’s Church in Groß Kölzig and Malxeniederung lowland

Restaurant "Deutsches Haus" in Döbern
Country inn Paulo in Neisse-Malxetal OT Jocksdorf

Possible combinations:

Lower Lusatia mining tour
Pure country enjoyment between Neisse and Malxe
Fürst-Pückler cycle path

Trail conditions/surface: not specified.

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