The Bornematzin – The Ghostly Coffin loop from Seeligstadt Massenei

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Upper Lusatia

Bautzen

Großharthau

The Bornematzin – The Ghostly Coffin loop from Seeligstadt Massenei

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The Bornematzin – The Ghostly Coffin loop from Seeligstadt Massenei

02:35

9.98km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.45 km

Rest Area with Legend of the White Lady

Highlight • Rest Area

At the idyllic resting place, a board informs about the legend "The White Woman".

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3.08 km

The Bornematzin

Highlight • Monument

There are various legends about the Bornematzin, an old woman who lived in the masses. One is about her, a craftsperson and the curmudgeon.

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4.46 km

Stone Bridge Over the Steinbach

Highlight • Bridge

The mass egg extends to the south of the loess-covered granodiorite hills of Großröhrsdorf and Bretnig over a remarkably flat area at 280 to 300 m above sea level. NHN. …

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4.92 km

Massenbad Shelter with the Legend of the Bells of Rüdigersdorf

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Here on the fork path is the refuge, next to which the legend of the church bells is told.

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5.61 km

Sage "The Gray Man"

Highlight • Structure

Say where you look in the mass egg.

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6.97 km

Legend Trail in the Massenei Forest

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful hiking trail that is also informative. Also easily doable by bike for young and old

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6.98 km

The Ghostly Coffin

Highlight • Structure

The legends are the defining highlight on this hike. Well suited for children. The actual trail of legends is only 7.6 km long.

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7.91 km

Pandietrich Legend Trail

Highlight • Trail

The headless hunter was very active throughout Lusatia, maybe he still is today? Find out on your hikes in the district of Bautzen.

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9.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.26 km

1.06 km

337 m

324 m

Surfaces

4.18 km

2.44 km

1.58 km

1.19 km

354 m

224 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

7°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

October 25, 2025,Rundweg Sagenpfad Massenei

Our hike started at the hiking car park in Massenei. From there, we followed the well-marked Legend Trail, which led us along varied paths through the dense mixed forest. Along the way, numerous panels tell exciting legends and stories from the region—of witches, giants, and mysterious forest dwellers.

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July 17, 2024,Westlausitz: Sagenpfad Massenei

Summer, sun and holidays... the men have to be lured away from the PC. Luckily, the mass egg bath is always popular. And because the boys no longer need supervision, I had another tour all to myself. Conveniently, the legend trail with 10 stations starts at the pool car park. Just right for me. Then a few more laps and …

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April 10, 2023,Sagenpfad Massenei mit Familie

Today for Easter Monday we used the beautiful weather and set off on the trail of legends in the Massenei. A beautiful tour that is ideal for children is also very interesting 😁👍.

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February 28, 2025,💖📚🧜🏼‍♀️Sagenpfad Massenei 🧜🏼‍♀️📚💖

I discovered the legend trail yesterday while researching where to go today.

I found it very entertaining and fun.

A nice little walk if you're nearby 🌞🌞

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