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Bautzen's Old Town – Swimming beach at Bautzen Reservoir loop from Bautzen - Budyšin

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Germany

Saxony

Upper Lusatia

Bautzen's Old Town – Swimming beach at Bautzen Reservoir loop from Bautzen - Budyšin

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Bautzen's Old Town – Swimming beach at Bautzen Reservoir loop from Bautzen - Budyšin

01:17

20.1km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.73 km for 116 m

After 16.5 km for 276 m

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1.37 km

Bautzen's Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

The old town of Bautzen is located on a flood hill above the Spree. There are many lovingly restored baroque houses and many restaurants with drinks on the street.

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1.76 km

St. Michael's Church Bautzen

Highlight • Religious Site

After the Hussite wars, the Michaeliskapelle was built here as a thank you. Later, the construction of the tower of the current church began in 1495. The nave was built …

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2.19 km

View of Bautzen Old Town

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Unterm Schloss road runs under the castle hill of Bautzen on the eastern bank of the Spree, which forms a narrow valley here. The road is lined with small …

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5.48 km

Reservoir near Neumalsitz

Highlight • Lake

You can even cool your feet almost anywhere.

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12.7 km

Outlet of the Bautzen Dam

Highlight • Structure

The outlet structure at the Bautzen Dam is located on the northwest shore of the reservoir and at the southern dam of the two dams. The cycle path curves around …

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14.2 km

Swimming beach at Bautzen Reservoir

Highlight • Beach

The Bautzen Reservoir is fed by the Spree River and was dammed during the GDR era. The reason was the Boxberg power plant, which needed water for cooling. This beautiful …

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