Neisse Weir at Zelz – Neiße Bridge at Zelz loop from Siedlec

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Neisse Weir at Zelz – Neiße Bridge at Zelz loop from Siedlec

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Neisse Weir at Zelz – Neiße Bridge at Zelz loop from Siedlec

01:10

4.49km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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791 m

Märchenwald Circular Trail

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Unfortunately, the Fairytale Forest circular trail from Zelz onward is so overgrown that you'll need a bush knife/brush cutter. Brambles, nettles, and man-high grasses—it's a shame it's not maintained. 09/2025

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1.18 km

Fallen tree trunk on forest path

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Benches and shelters are available. On Ascension Day there is food in the old customs house. Otherwise you have to bring them with you. Good fitness required! There are several fallen trees to overcome between Zelz and the benches!!!

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1.77 km

Fairy Tale Forest in the UNESCO Global Geopark Muskauer Faltenbogen

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Pristine, mysterious forests bring back childhood memories of Grimm's fairy tales. The fairytale forest hike in the UNESCO Global Geopark Muskau Folds is away from traffic noise and stress. On …

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4.03 km

Neisse Weir at Zelz

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View of the weir, towards Zelz and the Neisse terraces

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4.03 km

Easternmost Cycling Point of Brandenburg

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Here is the easternmost vantage point on the Neisse Cycle Path in Brandenburg. The geographically easternmost point is a few meters further south in the middle of the river and can only be reached by canoe or boat.

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4.35 km

Neisse Valley Bridge Zelz–Siedlec (Oder-Neisse Cycle Path)

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The first mention of Zelz dates back to 1513. The town was separated when the border with Poland was redrawn as a result of the Second World War. The main …

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4.37 km

Neiße Bridge at Zelz

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The German-Polish bridge festival takes place alternately on the German and Polish side every year on the 2nd Saturday in September and is becoming increasingly popular.

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4.44 km

Cyclists' Rest Stop Zum Alten Zollhaus Zelz

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An original building. If you are surprised by bad weather, you can find shelter there. Opposite, directly on the cycle path, is the snack bar “Zum alten Zollhaus”, but it is only open on Ascension Day.

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4.49 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.45 km

1.53 km

508 m

Surfaces

2.25 km