Garden Realm Tour Prince Franz

Short description

The signposted cycle route around Dessau-Roßlau connects the castles and parks in the UNESCO Garden Realm Dessau-Wörlitz and was named after the creator Prince Leopold III. Friedrich Franz of Anhalt-Dessau.

Description

The Garden Realm Tour leads through the unique Elbe river landscape of the UNESCO Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve. The cultural landscape is best experienced by bike. The route passes all 7 castles and parks of the Garden Realm:

• Georgium Castle and Park
• Großkühnau Castle and Park
• Mosigkau Castle and Park
• Oranienbaum Castle and Park
• Wörlitz Castle and Park
• Sieglitzer Berg Forest Park
• Luisium Castle and Park

Directions

The route can be cycled in one go or in stages. Return options to Dessau by train are available from Wörlitz, Oranienbaum, or Mosigkau.