Leichhardt Trail

The Leichhardt Trail follows in footsteps of the famous Australia researcher Ludwig Leichhardt (1813-1848), who was born in Sabrodt, a district of Trebatsch. In Zaue he received instruction from the pastor for admission to secondary school, which he attended shortly afterwards in Cottbus.
Ludwig Leichhardt probably walked the path named after him many times. It leads through varied natural landscapes, taking in distinctive stopping points such as Rampe 6, a former loading station for wood set amid wild forest near Byhlen. Could this path have prepared Leichhardt for his three expeditions to Australia?
The entire region his named after him – Leichhardt Land. Numerous information panels along the trail provide insights into the naturalist’s life and work.

Length: 55 kilometres

Start/finish: Trebatsch/Cottbus

Towns and villages along the route: Trebatsch – Zaue – Goyatz – Mochow – Byhlen – Byhleguhre – Briesen – Sielow – Cottbus

Sights:Leichhardt Museum TrebatschSt. Mary’s church ZaueGoyatz Spreewald railway stationRampe 6 ByhlenByhleguhre local history museumBranitz palace and park in CottbusMarking: Black kangaroo against a yellow background
Route description: The trail starts at the Ludwig Leichhardt Museum in Trebatsch. There is a train connection to the town of Beeskow. Via the village of Zaue, the tour follows the kangaroo symbol in Goyatz, a state-approved resort. The Ludwig Leichhardt cabin is situated in the forest on the way to the next village of Mochow. It is a long trek through the woods to Mochow, but there are lots of resting points. The small village of Byhlen is located on the way to Mochow, followed by the villages of Byhleguhre, Schmogrow and Briesen. Cottbus is reached via the district of Sielow, but the end of the trail is located in the district of Branitz in the Pueckler park with its palace. In Cottbus there are train connections in all directions.
How to get to TrebatschPublic transport from Beeskow (there is also a train connection) line 404By carBy bicycleReturn journey from Cottbus by public transport, train, car
Route description:
Possible combinations:Schwielochsee Circular TourGherkin Cycle PathCottbus Circular TourWay of St. JamesTrail conditions: Mix of natural and asphalted cycle paths.
Maps/Literature: Download a digital map from the Leichhardt Land website.