Along the Mandau River in Zittau – Mandau Cycle Path loop from Herrnhut

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Along the Mandau River in Zittau – Mandau Cycle Path loop from Herrnhut

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Along the Mandau River in Zittau – Mandau Cycle Path loop from Herrnhut

02:57

48.8km

330m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.7 km

Hofteich

Lake

26.3 km

Confluence of the Mandau and the Neisse rivers

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Here the Mandau flows into the Neisse

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28.5 km

Along the Mandau River in Zittau

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice bike path along the Mandau in Zittau to the Westpark and the Olbersdorfer See.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandau

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31.1 km

Mandau Cycle Path

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The cycle path on the Mandau is varied and leads past many sights and beautiful half-timbered houses.

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32.4 km

Althörnitz Castle

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The castle was built between 1651 and 1654 by the Zittau master builder Valentin for Mayor Christian von Hartig. It has a rectangular floor plan, and the castle entrance is …

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33.7 km

View of the Mandau Valley

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Even in winter (without snow) the Mandaukknick is a beautiful motif

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34.0 km

Mandau Viaduct, Mittelherwigsdorf

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Mandau Viaduct Mittelherwigsdorf (main line Zittau-Dresden). Here a bike path is crossed and the Mandau.

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42.3 km

Birkmühle Windmill

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Nice area, very good food, cozy restaurant with garden and the post mill next door.

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48.6 km

Herrnhut Workshop and Manufactory

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Embark on a journey of discovery into the interior of a large Herrnhut star. Did you know that the Herrnhut star, which was created over 160 years ago in the …

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48.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

13.5 km

11.4 km

4.20 km

3.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

9.21 km

2.00 km

692 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

7°C

26 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

August 3, 2023,Landwasser-Mandau-Neisse-Kemnitzbach-Pliesnitz

Visited the local streams and rivers today. Coming home I had a strong headwind, so that the brickworks road was a real challenge. Despite motor support.

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