Tiergartenteich – Remains of Linz Moated Castle loop from Ortrand

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Lower Lusatia

Oberspreewald-Lausitz

Ortrand

Tiergartenteich – Remains of Linz Moated Castle loop from Ortrand

Moderate

4.8

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Tiergartenteich – Remains of Linz Moated Castle loop from Ortrand

03:53

15.0km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Linzer Wasser

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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182 m

Ortrand War Memorial (1870–71)

Highlight • Monument

Memorial stone in the outskirts to commemorate the fallen from 1870/71.
Perhaps there was a better place to put it than a roundabout.

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220 m

Ortrand Station and Dr. Zachariae von Lingenthal Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Monument

The station reception building is considered a monument and is now used as a medical center. On the right side of the building there is a memorial plaque for Zacharias …

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2.76 km

Bench with a view of Ortrand, Burkersdorf, and Kroppen

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There is no direct path from the hiking trail to the bank, but it is only 200m across a meadow to take a break and enjoy the view of the outskirts, Burkersdorf and towards Kroppen.

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6.73 km

Tiergartenteich

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Nice to look at.
Unfortunately there are no places to sit for a break.

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8.07 km

Remains of Linz Moated Castle

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Starting point of the Graf zu Münster-Steig

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10.5 km

Finkenmühle Mill and Pond Nature Monument

Highlight • Natural Monument

The former cutting mill "Finkenmühle" is now a scenic gem and, with its mill pond as a natural monument, offers numerous animals a great place to live. Otters, kingfishers, bats …

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14.8 km

Saint John the Baptist Wooden Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

One of many sacred wooden sculptures.

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14.9 km

Wooden statue of Saint Christopher at Ortrand Station

Highlight • Monument

The morning sight of an image of St. Christopher provides protection against sudden and death before death.

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15.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.80 km

4.26 km

1.72 km

197 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

4.42 km

2.90 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

8°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

August 11, 2024,Genusswandern im Naturschutzgebiet Linzer Wasser

Today was a relaxing hiking experience close to home. Although some sections led along asphalt paths, this did not matter, as lush green flora "compensated" to the right and left of the path and cars were only seen sporadically away from the main roads and motorways...The route from Birkenberg back towards Kraußnitz was planned to be more forested; nature was …

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June 15, 2024,4. Weinwanderung Ortrand

The now 4th 🍷 wine hike to Ortrand was once again excellently organized. Many helpers ensured a great hiking experience. ❤️Thank you for that.
It wasn't about km, hm, times or placings. It was more about reaching the goal after the well-filled wine stands 😂. The pictures speak for themselves.
The start and finish with the outdoor pool are very …

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