Bicycle tour through the European City of Görlitz/Zgorzelec
There are not many cities in Europe symbolising European history the way the two cities of Görlitz and Zgorzelec do: division after World War II, tentative rapprochement, closed borders and intensive joint...
There are not many cities in Europe symbolising European history the way the two cities of Görlitz and Zgorzelec do: division after World War II, tentative rapprochement, closed borders and intensive joint developments since the political turn in the GDR in 1989.
Together with Zgorzelec, the Polish part of the city which is located on the eastern side of the Neisse River, the city of Görlitz proclaimed itself an European City in 1998 and shows how people from two different nations are able to overcome borders. Since the extension of the European Union in 2004, the city has literally moved to the centre of our continent. Now the city‘s further exciting development in the middle of Europe is based on international interaction.
Further information at: https://www.goerlitz-zgorzelec.eu/
The tour continues towards the Polish village Radomierzyce/Radmeritz, where the border crossing point to Germany is located. Follow the signposting of the Oder-Neisse cycle path to Görlitz. On the way back to Görlitz it is possible to have a stopover in Hagenwerder to see a bucket-wheel excavator and the Neisse Viaduct in Görlitz. You will have a great view of the viaduct from the cycle path. The viaduct is brickwork arch bridge which connects Görlitz and Zgorzelec in Poland.
You will pass the Obermühle where you can have break and relax. The Landskron Brewery is located a few steps away from the Obermühle. Here it is possible to have a guided tour to learn more about the manufacturing of beer and of course you can taste beer, too. A trip to the brewery is always worthwhile. The bicycle tour ends at the Old Town Bridge (Altstadtbrücke).
roadworthy bicycle, bicycle helmet, rucksack (approx. 20 litres) with rain cover, comfortable sport shoes, weatherproof and hard-wearing clothing in multiple layers, bicycle tyre, cycle tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocketknife, mobile phone, if necessary headlamp and reflectors, map
Please carry your identity papers with you because it is a cross-border tour. Please be aware of the entry requirements, too.
The tour partly leads along main streets without signposted cycle paths.
Cycle from the Obermarkt via the Brüderstraße, the Untermarkt and the Neißstraße to the Old Town Bridge (Altstadtbrücke).
Arrival by train
from Dresden Central Station to Görlitz Central Stationfrom Berlin Central Station via Cottbus (switchover) to Görlitz Central Stationfrom WrocÅaw by "Trilex-Express" trains or by train of the polish railways KD (Koleje DolnoÅlÄ skie) to Görlitz Central Stationfrom Warsaw via WrocÅaw by train of the polish railways PKP (Przewozy Regionalne) and KD (Koleje DolnoÅlÄ skie) to GörlitzClose to the Old Town Bridge (Altstadtbrücke) parking is possible.
Discover a diverse flora and fauna during you tour along the Oder-Neisse cycle path.
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Walking-tour around Berzdorf Lake
mittelWanderung 17,5 kmA bicycle tour for families at Berzdorf Lake
leichtRadfahren 15,6 kmVia Sacra Radpilgerroute von Görlitz nach Zittau
mittelRadfahren 42,3 kmTour 16: Around Berzdorf Lake (Berzdorfer See)
leichtRadfahren 21,9 kmBicycle tour along the Oder-Neisse cycle path and around Berzdorf Lake
leichtRadfahren 24,2 kmGreat Mill Tour along the Schöps and Neisse Rivers
schwerRadfahren 57,5 kmRoute durch den Laubaner Hochwald / Wielki Las Lubański
Radfahren 37,6 kmWalking tour to the Landeskrone near Görlitz
mittelWanderung 1,33 kmA tour through the old town of Görlitz
leichtSpazieren 2,04 kmThe legendary city of Görlitz
leichtWanderung 1,80 km
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