The northern route of the Meißner 8 runs along the former narrow gauge railway track through picturesque villages of the Meißen district and the Lommatzscher Pflege.
The bike tour leads over both paved and natural paths, some of which were still used by the local narrow-gauge railway until the 1970s but were then converted into a scenic cycle path.
The tour starts in the Meißen city center on the right bank near the station and offers a view of the panorama of the historic city of Meißen with Albrechtsburg and cathedral while crossing the railway bridge. On the further ride, you are accompanied by three churches: Nicolaikirche, St. Benno, and Lutherkirche.
A detour to the world-famous Porcelain Manufactory is also possible during the ride out of the city.
On passing through the Triebisch valley, you will see the Götterfelsen, which invites you to a short hiking tour with a viewing platform. The further path leads past the mills of the valley, which can also be visited by bike on the South route of the Meißner 8.
The first remnants of the railway line are visible here - remains of the former viaduct in Robschütz testify with old concrete supports to the history of the railway line. Over the next kilometers of the route, this can be explored through some preserved station buildings and even a narrow gauge railway museum in Löthain.
The route also delights with natural paths through forests and over the fields of the southern Lommatzscher Pflege, which also repeatedly offers small villages and sights, such as at the double bridge Zöthain and the Germanic burial site Prositz. Those who deviate slightly from the route in Mauna will discover the seasonal wine tavern of the winery "Cambium Compagnie" - a beautiful place for a rest and a glass of Saxon wine (seasonally limited offer).
On the return towards Meißen, you have a wonderful view of the remains of the Renaissance castle in Schieritz before the Elbe cycle path leads back towards Meißen. Here is another highlight - the monastery ruin "Holy Cross", which was built as early as 1217 and today invites you to stop in the courtyard among other things with gastronomy (Klosterrast: Thu-Sun 12-5 pm open).
Further numerous dining options can then be found again in Meißen itself.
