To the glass boulders into the Buck’sche Schweiz

This bicycle tour into the Buck’sche Schweiz heads south from Lake Senftenberger See and is a treat for nature lovers in particular. Cycle through seemingly endless pine forests to Hohenbocka and into the Buck’sche Schweiz. The treasure of the region, its “glass boulders”, lie at the foot of the observation tower. This solidified glass sand forms sandstone boulders in a range of bizarre shapes, making for a natural spectacle that is well worth seeing.Length: 22 kilometresStart/finish: Hosena railway stationLogo/route sign: not specifiedHow to get there:Train: Take the RE2 from Berlin central station (Hauptbahnhof) to Cottbus. From there take the RB 28749 (Falkenberg / Elster) to Ruhland. Change one last time to the RE 18286 (Hoyerswerda) to Hosena (approximately 3 hours).Car: Take the A13 from Berlin to Hosena (about 2 hours).Route: Hosena, Hohenbocka, Peickwitz, Großkoschen, HosenaPoints of interest/background information:Buck’sche SchweizChurch in Hohenbocka (built in 1408)Castle and grounds in HohenbockaHohenbocka observation tower and sandstone bouldersLake Senftenberger SeeSchiefer Turm observation tower at Lake Senftenberger SeePossible combinationsPrince Pueckler PathLower Lusatian Mining TourSchwarze Elster Cycle PathLakeland RouteTour BrandenburgTrail conditions/surface: The route has an even surface and mostly comprises asphalted cycle paths. Some sections around the sandy ditch ponds are partly covered with gravel and sand, which may be washed away in bad weather.Maps/Literature: “Lausitzer Seenland: Wander- und Radwanderkarte”, 1:50.000, Sachsen Kartographie, Auflage: 8 (30. September 2014), ISBN 978-3-86843-021-9, Euro 5.90