Milkel Castle – Schäfereiteich Forest Path loop from Milkel - Minakał

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Milkel Castle – Schäfereiteich Forest Path loop from Milkel - Minakał

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Milkel Castle – Schäfereiteich Forest Path loop from Milkel - Minakał

02:15

27.8km

60m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Oberlausitzer Heide- und Teichlandschaft

Biosphärenreservat Oberlausitzer Heide- und Teichlandschaft

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278 m

Milkel Castle

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The castle, which is still surrounded by water on four sides, is founded on oak pillars and the south tower was probably started in 1302. The finds of the oak …

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5.50 km

Neuer Kiefernteich

Lake

5.92 km

Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape

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The biosphere reserve is located in the southernmost foothills of the north German lowland and is part of the natural area "Oberlausitzer Heide- und Teichgebiet". It is located in the …

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8.30 km

Bielesteich Near Mönau

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10.7 km

Shepherd's Pond

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An idyllic place to linger.

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11.5 km

Schäfereiteich Forest Path

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A peaceful forest path that leads you to the banks of the Schäferei pond.

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17.3 km

Gravel Path Driewitz–Uhyst

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17.8 km

Center of the Sorbian Settlement Area in Saxony

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Lusatia is bilingual and the Sorbian settlement area also has a geographical center. This wooden memorial here in Driewitz provides the relevant information.

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