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Cycle route · Ortrand · Updated on 14 November 2026

Heidebogen-Rundweg cycle route

Heidebogen-Rundweg is a cycle route of 127.8 km from Ortrand. Along the way you'll find 63 benches and 2 public toilets.

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Heidebogen-Rundweg
Wasserschloss Zschorna
Heidebogen-Rundweg, photo 2
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Kriegerdenkmal
Kriegerdenkmal
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  • 127.8 km
  • ± 8:30 h
  • ↑ 695 m · ↓ 692 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

This route is in pieces in OpenStreetMap, so there are no kilometres per pitstop. Along the way you'll find 63 benches and 2 public toilets.

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The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

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Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 695 m
Down
↓ 692 m
Highest point
308 m
Lowest point
109 m
  • 5-10% slope · 1.9 km

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

127.8 km in total
  • Road: 53.8 km
  • Track: 41 km
  • Street: 19.2 km
  • Busy road: 12.8 km
  • Path: 800 m
  • Unknown: 25 m

Surfaces

127.8 km in total
  • Asphalt: 82.1 km
  • Gravel: 17.3 km
  • Paved: 6.9 km
  • Unpaved: 6.2 km
  • Natural: 375 m
  • Unknown: 14.8 km

About the cycle route Heidebogen-Rundweg

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Heidebogen-Rundweg is a cycle route of 127.8 km that starts in Ortrand. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 695 m in total and descend 692 m. Allow ± 8:30 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is road (53.8 km), track (41 km) and street (19.2 km). Of the surface, 82.1 km asphalt and 17.3 km gravel. For 14.8 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 63 benches and 2 public toilets. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Website of the route

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Moritzburg CastleMoritzburg CastleAttraction · 6.9 km from the route
  2. 2Wojerski pomnikWojerski pomnikMemorial · 9.3 km from the route
  3. 3Schloss LipsaSchloss LipsaCastle · 1.9 km from the route
  4. 4HutbergbühneHutbergbühneAttraction · 3.2 km from the route
  5. 5Sankt MarienSankt MarienAttraction · 3.2 km from the route
  6. 6Mahnmal für die Opfer des KZ-Außenlagers Kamenz-HerrentalMahnmal für die Opfer des KZ-Außenlagers Kamenz-HerrentalMemorial · 3.3 km from the route
  7. 7Klosterkirche und Sakralmuseum St. AnnenKlosterkirche und Sakralmuseum St. AnnenMuseum · 3.6 km from the route
  8. 8Lessing-MuseumLessing-MuseumMuseum · 3.7 km from the route
  9. 9ForstfestplatzForstfestplatzAttraction · 3.9 km from the route
  10. 10Serbske torožoSerbske torožoAttraction · 5.9 km from the route
  11. 11Miltitzer FroschMiltitzer FroschAttraction · 6.7 km from the route
  12. 12Wojerski pomnikWojerski pomnikMemorial · 7 km from the route
  13. 13Ostroer SchanzeOstroer SchanzeAttraction · 8.3 km from the route
  14. 14GefallenendenkmalGefallenendenkmalMemorial · 8.4 km from the route
  15. 15Wojerski pomnikWojerski pomnikMemorial · 8.6 km from the route
  16. 16Kukowske hrodźišćoKukowske hrodźišćoArchaeological site · 9 km from the route
  17. 17Wojerski pomnik 1914–18Wojerski pomnik 1914–18Memorial · 9.2 km from the route
  18. 18Schloss KönigsbrückSchloss KönigsbrückCastle · 124 m from the route
  19. 19MemorialMemorialMemorial · 133 m from the route
  20. 20Schloss SchönfeldSchloss SchönfeldAttraction · 143 m from the route
  21. 21MemorialMemorialMemorial · 145 m from the route
  22. 22Schauanlage und Museum der Granitindustrie e.V.Schauanlage und Museum der Granitindustrie e.V.Museum · 286 m from the route
  23. 23WolfssäuleWolfssäuleMemorial · 370 m from the route
  24. 24MemorialMemorialMemorial · 1.9 km from the route
  25. 25KutschenbergKutschenbergViewpoint · 2.1 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Heidebogen-Rundweg?

Heidebogen-Rundweg is 127.8 km long. Allow ± 8:30 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Ortrand.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 695 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 2 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Wasserschloss Zschorna, Kriegerdenkmal and Gefallenendenkmal 1870/71.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

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