Sohland a.d.Spree: Reservoir, views and trails

Sohland a.d.Spree offers several ways to enjoy a stay filled with outdoor activities. At the reservoir, trails, cycling and waterside recreation come together; the Prinz-Friedrich-August Tower offers views and hiking trails. The Tännicht ski center adds winter activities, which depend on snow and local conditions.

At the reservoir: trails, cycling and waterside recreation

The recreation area at the reservoir in Sohland a.d.Spree offers opportunities for hiking and Nordic walking, as well as cycling along the Spree Cycle Route. There are also gondola rides; swimming and ice skating are also possible, each at your own risk. This gives you a choice of trails, a cycling route and waterside recreation.

The recreation area also includes access to the open-air stage near the Kälbersteine rocks. The theater season is seasonal, and performances may vary. If you would like to plan your visit around a performance, check the dates in advance.

Views and hiking trails at the Prinz-Friedrich-August Tower

The Prinz-Friedrich-August Tower was built in 1900 and stands at an elevation of 469 meters. From there, the view extends to the east and southeast; the tower is also located at a junction of hiking trails. This brings together two reasons to visit: the views and the opportunity to explore the tower in connection with the hiking trails.

A mountain inn with vacation rooms is associated with the tower. The garden restaurant is next to a mini-golf course and a playground. If you plan to include any of these activities, check the latest operating information in advance.

Winter activities at the Tännicht ski center

The Tännicht ski center includes a ski jump and groomed cross-country ski trails. Winter operations depend on snow and local conditions. If you would like to include Tännicht in your trip, check conditions before visiting rather than assuming it will be open based on the calendar alone.

Cycling routes in the wider destination of Bautzen District

The wider destination of Bautzen District has other cycling routes, each with its own course. The Bautzen North Tour is a 43.1-kilometer circular route from Bautzen via Quatitz, Großdubrau, Milkel, Klix and Malschwitz, returning to Bautzen. It passes through the heath and pond landscape and along the nature trail in Crosta.

The Mountain and Valley Route is a regional circular route through the West Lusatian Hills in Bautzen District. The Krabat Cycle Route is also a regional circular route; it runs through the district in the footsteps of the Sorbian legendary hero Krabat. The Central Route is a long-distance cycle route from Zittau to Aachen; one section runs through the Upper Lusatian Highlands in Bautzen District. The Spree Cycle Route runs from its source in Upper Lusatia to Berlin; the section from Taubenheim to Zerre is in Bautzen District.

The routes can be distinguished by specific features: the North Tour has a stated distance and sequence of places, the Mountain and Valley Route passes through the West Lusatian Hills, and the Krabat Cycle Route follows the Krabat legend. The Central Route and the Spree Cycle Route extend beyond the district. This lets you choose between a circular route with a stated distance, regional themes and longer routes when planning your trip.

Find hotels for your stay

If you attend a performance at the open-air stage, keep in mind that theater performances are seasonal; at the ski center, snow and local conditions are the deciding factors. You can then search for hotels for your travel dates.

Discover more destinations: Taubenheim/Spree, Elsterheide, Radibor, Wittichenau, Ralbitz-Rosenthal, Hochkirch, Oßling, Elstra.

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