Bicycle Tour around Lake Bärwalder See

Gentle hills, glistening blue water and on the horizon the power station offering guidance: The bicycle tour around the lake Bärwalder See is ideal for active recreation at a moderate level of difficulty. The fine sandy beaches are perfect to take a break and go swimming. The asphalted trail leads directly along the lakeshore of Bärwalder See. Enjoy the nautical flair, sitting in wicker beach chairs or with a snack of smoked fish.

Length: 21 kilometres

Start/finish (recommended): Lake Bärwalder See Tourist Information Centre in Boxberg/O.L.
Circular tour via: Klitten - Uhyst

Trail conditions: The circular trail is a largely level, asphalted path along the lakeshore.

Points of interest along the route:Walk-on landscape art “ear” with amphitheatre at the lakeshore in BoxbergMarina Klitten and lighthouseWildlife park “Safariwildrevier” in Uhyst
Food & drinks: Lakeside snack bars at the lakeshore in Boxberg, Klitten and Uhyst; please note that no food and drinks are available on the north west shore

Parking: at the lakeshore in Boxberg, Klitten and Uhyst, at Marina Klitten, and at the surfers’ beach “Merzdorf” (subject to a charge)

Useful information about the bicycle tour:Bathing areas in Boxberg/O.L., Uhyst and KlittenViewpoints: the most beautiful view is from the “ear” at the bathing area in BoxbergPublic toilets: at the bathing areas in Boxberg/O.L., Uhyst and KlittenPlaygrounds: at the bathing area in Boxberg/O.L. (skatepark) and at the campsite in KlittenNearest lake circuit: Dreiweiberner See (8 kilometres); no direct linkMost of the trail around the lake is unshadedThe lake circuit is equipped with kilometre markings and it is circuit number 1
Tip: Bicycles are available for rent at the Sternencamp Bärwalder See campsite at the lakeshore in Boxberg. The trail around Bärwalder See is also popular among skaters, thanks to the even asphalt surface.

Maps/Literature:“Lausitzer Seenland: Wander- und Radwanderkarte”, 1:50.000, Sachsen Kartographie, Auflage: 11 (März 2019), ISBN 978-3-86843-021-9, Euro 6.50