This bike route covers 20 kilometers across the distinctive "small hill" landscape around Moritzburg. It combines an idyllic natural experience with historic sites.
The Moritzburg train station is both the start and end point of this circular route. Here, the "Lößnitzdackel," a historic steam locomotive that can be seen and heard from a distance, runs several times daily. The route leads clockwise out of Moritzburg, crosses the old district Eisenberg, and then guides directly onto the first nature trails in the namesake, gently rolling small hill landscape as well as the extensive forest and pond areas. This allows for exciting stops inviting nature observations, as many animal species like grey herons, cormorants, and even sea eagles are native here.
Thanks to the gentle elevations of the landscape, beautiful views over the region with its villages Bärwalde, Berbisdorf, and Bärnsdorf, which are also passed through on the route, are repeatedly offered. Worth seeing are the church in Bärwalde and the water castle in Berbisdorf.
In Bärnsdorf, the tracks of the Lößnitzgrundbahn are crossed again, and the Bärnsdorf fish farming is discovered, which is responsible for breeding fish in the 22 ponds around Moritzburg. Fish can be purchased in the farm shop.
The next tour highlights are directly located at the Moritzburg large pond - at the end of the 18th century, the "lake festivals" of the Saxon court took place here, where historic naval battles were reenacted. Part of the scenery was the lighthouse, which is still a popular excursion destination today. Also worth visiting is the Pheasant Castle. Nearby are various restaurants, beer gardens, and cafés inviting you to refresh yourself.
Just a few meters further is the Churfürstliche Waldschänke, which houses a restaurant in a historic setting.
The route then continues through the forest area until it leads back into the center of Moritzburg. Here, there is a view of the famous Moritzburg Castle, which you should definitely visit. Numerous other dining establishments can also be found here. After a few minutes, the route then reaches the starting point at the Moritzburg Lößnitzgrundbahn station again.
Note: In wet weather, the forest and field path sections may have poor surface quality.
