Eighth Stage “Lower Lusatian Mining Tour”: Spremberg - Senftenberg

From the tranquil Spree town of Spremberg, the route runs along the northern edge of the active Welzow-Süd surface mine. From viewpoints in Wolkenberg, Steinitz and at Gut Geisendorf the size and towering equipment of the mine can be admired.
At Pritzen you can discover impressive and ephemeral art works from two European biennials. The tour continues to Großräschen, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the future Lake Großräschener See on the IBA terraces.
Finally you reach the state-approved health resort of Senftenberg. Lake Senftenberger See is the best example of successful recultivation. The former surface mine was opened for tourist use more than 40 years ago. Guests have access to excellent bathing areas, numerous water sports facilities, marinas and an amphitheatre. Length: 75 kilometresStart: Spremberg, finish: SenftenbergLogo/route sign: The route logo is the red Rekord devil.How to get there: Take the RE2 from Berlin central station to Cottbus. From here take the OE65 to Spremberg (about 3 hours).Return journey: From Senftenberg take the RB24 (Eberswalde) to Berlin Ostkreuz. From here take the S5 to Berlin central station (about 2 hours).Route: Spremberg, Papproth, Welzow, Neupetershain, Ressen, Lubochow, Pritzen, Kunersdorf, Woschkow, Großräschen, Dörrwalde, SenftenbergPoints of interest/background information:Spremberg: Niederlausitzer Heidemuseum, castleWelzow Window viewpointPritzen: artist villageSenftenberg castle and fortressPossible combinationsPrince Pueckler Cycle PathTour BrandenburgThe “Plinsdorf” villages and new lakesFrom miner to sailorTrail conditions/surface: The tour leads along a completely new cycle path with an asphalt surface.Maps/Literature: “ADFC-Regionalkarte Niederlausitz mit Tagestouren-Vorschlägen. Mit kompletter Niederlausitzer Bergbautour und Fürst-Pückler-Radweg”, 1:75.000, Bielefelder Verlag, Auflage: 1 (1. April 2009), ISBN-13: 978-3870734664, Euro 6.80