Boxberg/O.L. on Lake Bärwalder See

For a trip to Boxberg/O.L., Lake Bärwalder See offers a clear starting point for planning: the circular route, lakeside promenade and OHR appeal to different interests. If you are looking for hotels in Boxberg/O.L., you can consider whether cycling, lakeside activities or the viewpoint should shape your stay. The following local features can help you link that choice to specific destinations.

Lake Bärwalder See and the landscape

Lake Bärwalder See is Saxony’s largest inland lake. It was created by 2010 through the flooding of the former Bärwalde lignite open-cast mine. The Bärwalder See Landscape Park lies within the municipality of Boxberg/O.L. and next to the UNESCO Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape Biosphere Reserve. The wider Boxberg/O.L. area includes pine forests, heathland, river meadows and ponds.

Cycling route and promenade activities

The recommended cycling route around Lake Bärwalder See starts and ends at the tourist information office in Boxberg/O.L. It is 21 kilometres long and follows a mostly flat, paved lakeside path. Along the way, it passes through Klitten and Uhyst. The distance, path surface and places along the route provide concrete points to consider when planning your trip.

The Boxberg lakeside promenade has a sports boat landing with boat hire, as well as an inline skating arena. This gives you different options for activities by the shore and on the water. Facilities and rental services may change; check the latest details before your trip.

The viewpoint at the OHR

A footpath about one kilometre long leads to a viewpoint on the OHR, where you can look out over Lake Bärwalder See. The OHR also contains an amphitheatre with 270 seats. The OHR is about 350 metres long, 250 metres wide and 18 metres high. The short walk to the viewpoint and the 21-kilometre cycling route offer two different ways to explore the surrounding area on foot or by bike.

Getting oriented and finding accommodation

The Sternencamp campsite at Lake Bärwalder See is right next to Boxberg Beach and offers pitches for motorhomes and caravans. The certified Bärwalder See Tourist Information Office provides information about excursions and leisure activities in Boxberg/Oberlausitz, the Lusatian Lake District and Saxony. The tourist information services and pitch options may change; check the details that matter to you before your trip.

Dining and seasonal offerings

Restaurant Arche is located on Lake Bärwalder See near Klitten Marina. It serves breakfast, lunch, coffee and dinner with a lake view. Markise beach bar is right on the Boxberg beach promenade beside Lake Bärwalder See and operates seasonally. If you plan to visit, take its seasonal opening into account and check the current food and drink offerings.

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