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Old Waterworks Bautzen – Bautzen’s Historic Old Town loop from Bautzen - Budyšin

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Upper Lusatia

Old Waterworks Bautzen – Bautzen’s Historic Old Town loop from Bautzen - Budyšin

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Old Waterworks Bautzen – Bautzen’s Historic Old Town loop from Bautzen - Budyšin

01:45

6.42km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.63 km for 78 m

Customers only

After 3.94 km for 79 m

Customers only

After 4.41 km for 59 m

Open: • April-October, Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM • April-October, Public holidays & Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM • November-March, Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM • November-March, Public holidays & Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM (otherwise closed)

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Start point

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3.21 km

Old Waterworks Bautzen

Highlight • Monument

One of the most imposing towers. that characterize the cityscape of Bautzen is without a doubt the "old water art".

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3.42 km

Water Tower Bautzen

Highlight • Monument

It is the youngest tower in the city of Bautzen, it dates from 1877 and was built in the middle of the monk church ruin. It was in operation until 1979. With registration, the tower can be climbed.

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3.84 km

Ortenburg Castle

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The Ortenburg is located in the old town of Bautzen on a rocky plateau above the Spree.

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4.54 km

Bautzen’s Historic Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

A really worth seeing old town with some very well preserved buildings.

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4.63 km

Reichenstraße and Reichenturm, Bautzen

Highlight • Monument

The 360 degree view is awesome. Attention should be the opening hours 9-17 clock, last admission 16:30 clock. Incidentally, the stairs are free of charge. 😉 The entrance is upstairs, to be paid in the Türmerstübchen.

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5.75 km

St. Peter's Cathedral, Bautzen

Highlight • Religious Site

From 1213 to 1221 the St. Petri Cathedral Monastery was founded and the first cathedral was built. After 1430 the cathedral was given its present form.

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5.93 km

Nicolai Tower, Bautzen

Highlight • Historical Site

The Nicolai Tower was the last tower of the city fortifications and was completed in 1522. It towers over the northern city gate and, together with the fortified church of St. Nicolai, protected one of the most important trade routes of the time, the Via Regia.

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5.97 km

Nicolai Steps (Nikolaistufen) Bautzen

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Connecting path between Gerbertor in the Spreetal and Nicolaipforte: 110 steps have led to the high-lying Nicolaikirche with its encircling battlement since 1522.

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6.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

1.06 km

655 m

572 m

117 m

Surfaces

4.54 km

1.63 km

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Old Waterworks Bautzen – Bautzen’s Historic Old Town loop from Bautzen - Budyšin

Old Waterworks Bautzen

Water Tower Bautzen

Ortenburg Castle

Bautzen’s Historic Old Town

Reichenstraße and Reichenturm, Bautzen

St. Peter's Cathedral, Bautzen

Nicolai Tower, Bautzen

Nicolai Steps (Nikolaistufen) Bautzen

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