Discover Hohendubrau

Hohendubrau is a destination for visitors who want to combine hiking, nature, and local history. In Groß Radisch, Dauban, Thräna, Jerchwitz, and Weigersdorf, you will find a variety of reasons to visit, from trails and landscapes to churches, tree-lined avenues, and leisure activities.

Hiking and Landscapes

Groß Radisch lies on the southern slope of the Hohe Dubrau hills. In Dauban, the landscape includes an orchid meadow, wild gladioli, and several ponds. The Daubaner Wald nature heritage area in the district of Dauban is part of the Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape Biosphere Reserve. Wild horses now live in the former fallow deer enclosure; hiking trails run around the former enclosure.

For a clearly defined route, you can choose the easy 2.7-kilometer loop, which starts in Groß Radisch and follows forest paths along streams. The trails around the former enclosure in Dauban offer a different focus: here, hiking trails meet the theme of wild horses. The loop is described by its length, difficulty level, and trail surface; the trails in Dauban are chiefly characterized by their location around the enclosure. As trail conditions can change, it is best to check them before your hike.

The Hohe Dubrau hiking area includes the 293-meter-high Monumentberg, a restaurant, an observation tower, and a children's playground. The observation tower is open from April 1 to October 31, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is closed from November 1 to March 31; exceptions may be possible by arrangement. Climbing the tower is prohibited during storms, thunderstorms, hail, or severe icing.

Churches, Tree-Lined Avenues, and History

Groß Radisch brings together several historical features. The white Protestant church was built in 1802. The cherry tree avenues are more than 200 years old and are considered part of the village’s traditional cultural heritage; as well-maintained avenues, they invite you to stroll and enjoy the scenery. The monument to Johann Carl Adolf von Nostitz was erected in 1801. Groß Radisch thus offers a church, a monument, and a long-established cultural landscape as distinct points of interest.

The St. Trinity congregation in Weigersdorf was founded in 1843; the church was built in 1846. The congregation holds services on Sundays and offers activities for children and adults. Exact times may vary, so it is worth checking the current schedule before planning a visit.

More Things to Do

Thräna has a wildlife enclosure with a children's playground, a fun golf course, and a wildlife lodge. The former forester’s house in Thräna is a historic building. Beekeeping and fish farming also have a long tradition there. Alongside hikes and historic buildings, these activities offer additional ideas for planning your trip.

There are different options for animal-related outings: wild horses live in Dauban in the former fallow deer enclosure, around which hiking trails run. In Jerchwitz, an alpaca and horse farm is a popular destination for animal lovers and children. When choosing, you can decide whether you are more interested in a landscape with trails and wild horses or an outing with alpacas and horses.

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