On the trail of the Spreewaldbahn - Tour I to Cottbus

This bike tour starts in Burg in the Spreewald. Follow the tracks of the Spreewaldbahn and ride along the old railway lines. During a stop at the Bismarck Tower, you should enjoy the view of the unique Spreewald landscape from the 27-meter tower. Passing fields and meadows through typical Lausitz villages, the tour follows the original Spreewaldbahn to Cottbus.Length: approx. 20 kmStart/Finish: Burg (Spreewald), Bismarck TowerLogo/Route markers: no informationArrival/Departure: Train: From Berlin with the RE 2 to Cottbus, then take bus line 47 to Burg. From Dresden with the RE 15 or RE 18 to Cottbus, then take bus line 47 to Burg. Car: From Berlin Schönefelder Kreuz A13 towards Dresden-Forst to Dreieck Spreewald on A15 towards Cottbus-Forst. Exit Vetschau, continue towards Burg. From Dresden Dreieck Nord A13 Berlin to Dreieck Spreewald on A15 towards Cottbus-Forst. Exit Vetschau, continue towards Burg. Parking: At the fairground not far from the tourist information or behind the Spreewaldmühle (Hauptstraße 31), exit towards Lübben. Route: Bismarck Tower - Burg (village) - Werben - Briesen - Spreewaldbahnhof - Cottbus SpreewaldbahnhofPoints of interest: Burg-Dorf: Local history museum, Bismarck Tower, Weidenburg, Schlossberghof information center of the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve, spa and legend park, Burger Hofbrennerei Church in Werben Spreewaldbahnhof Briesen and church Old Town Cottbus Combination options: Spreeradweg Gurkenradweg Road surface / route development: primarily asphalted, well-paved pathsMaps/Literature: For optimal preparation and planning of the bike tour, the tourist information at the House of Guests offers a detailed cycling map, which can also be purchased online on the website.