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Upper Lusatia

Bautzen Reservoir – Malschwitz Pond Landscape loop from Bautzen - Budyšin

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Saxony
Upper Lusatia

Bautzen Reservoir – Malschwitz Pond Landscape loop from Bautzen - Budyšin

Moderate

4.9

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Bautzen Reservoir – Malschwitz Pond Landscape loop from Bautzen - Budyšin

02:48

47.5km

150m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.04 km for 52 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

5.18 km

Swimming beach at Bautzen Reservoir

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The Bautzen Reservoir is fed by the Spree River and was dammed during the GDR era. The reason was the Boxberg power plant, which needed water for cooling. This beautiful …

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2

5.62 km

Bautzen Reservoir

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If the weather is good, there is a lot going on ... whether pedaling a boat or eating ice cream. Eating and drinking near the lake is enough

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3

6.86 km

Outlet of the Bautzen Dam

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The outlet structure at the Bautzen Dam is located on the northwest shore of the reservoir and at the southern dam of the two dams. The cycle path curves around …

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7.25 km

Belaw

Forest

5

7.52 km

View of Bautzen Reservoir

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Here you can take advantage of the view, you can see the entire reservoir and learn something about the reservoir from the signs

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6

8.98 km

Malschwitzer Teiche Scenic Route

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I can only agree :-) ... A wonderful idyll.

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18.0 km

Kobans Sträucher

Forest

22.3 km

Brösaer Teich

Lake

9

35.0 km

Malschwitz Pond Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Very nice area, if you want to switch off this is a perfect destination. Several seating options with wastebasket right at the ponds, some with tables. Just listen to nature and let it all hang out !!!

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10

41.9 km

Beach Bar at Bautzen Reservoir

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Great for a cool drink or a cooling soft ice cream.

Stand Up Paddle Rental
beach volleyball
pedal boats etc

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11

46.4 km

Reichen Tower

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The Reichenturm (sorb. Bohata wěža) in the city of Bautzen is located on the eastern edge of the old town. It marks the end of Reichenstraße and is located on …

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47.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

12.5 km

8.25 km

8.02 km

3.50 km

753 m

163 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

10.3 km

5.13 km

3.92 km

641 m

235 m

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Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

16°C

7°C

21 %

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Comments

October 9, 2024,Olbarunde mit Junior 🤙
We took advantage of the great weather again and took a walk through the pond landscape to Olba 👍

Stops included the reservoir, Malschwitz ponds, Lukasteich observation tower, Olbasee, the House of 1000 Ponds in Wartha + associated adventure trails, footbridges and observation towers...

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September 20, 2025,Hausrunde Nord aka Traktor-Pulling 😉🚴‍♂️🚜
Another round of Olba with Junior.

I went for a quick swim, but he only wanted to go in just below his knees 🤷‍♂️

Unfortunately, it's really borderline now. Driving very carefully is recommended, as the high center of gravity plus the relatively narrow track width makes the trailer very prone to tipping in curves 🙂‍↕️
The trailer's maximum load …

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July 31, 2024,Olba Runde mit Junior 🏊‍♂️ aka Hausrunde Nord 🚴‍♂️
"Cool" refreshment in the Olba @ 25.4° water temperature (information without guarantee from an older gentleman, with a grill thermometer 😃)
and at the gravel pit (feels 🤷‍♂️
a few ° colder) including a little excursion through the 🌲🌳.

Son loves it, because he loves 🪵sticks. Short, long, thick or thin, it doesn't matter, the main thing is 🕯️straight

😊

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October 30, 2022,Mountainbike-Tour
Visited the pond landscape again today in fantastic weather and temperatures.

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May 29, 2023,Mountainbike-Tour
Today was a flat round through my beautiful home around Bautzen, through the biosphere reserve of the pond landscape, where all kinds of waterfowl were to be seen. Then past the Bautzen reservoir through the beautiful old town home.

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