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A superb and wonderfully developed cycle path from Löbau to Cunnewalde. It winds along fields and through charming, cozy villages. What I found particularly positive was the wide variety of rest areas along the route, ranging from simple benches to rest stops and lovely little huts. I highly recommend this route.

Knowledge creates tradition in Bautzen. Bautzen is now a university town, as the Saxony University of Cooperative Education, with its seven campuses in Bautzen, Breitenbrunn, Dresden, Glauchau, Leipzig, Plauen, and Riesa, merged in 2025 to become the Saxony University of Cooperative Education. On the open house day, there will be an opportunity to climb the tower. Bautzen is known as the city of towers, but the university tower is not yet so well known: https://www.sachsen-erkunden.de/bautzen-stadt-der-tuerme/

Melaune Church is the church building in the Melaune district of the municipality of Vierkirchen. The first church in Melaune was built in the 16th century as a branch church of Meuselwitz and first documented in 1523. The original church burned down in 1765. Afterward, only the tower was initially rebuilt on the old foundations, with the entire new building being completed in 1845. In 1896, almost the entire interior of the church was renovated. The entire church was restored in 1994 and 1995. The facade and tower roof were renovated in 2020. The church features a neo-Gothic pulpit altar with tracery and marbled decoration, built in the mid-19th century. Behind the altar is an epitaph for Carl Gottlob von Nostitz, featuring a figure of the deceased in armor. The octagonal baptismal font features Renaissance forms. The organ was built in 1848.

The "Melauner Watermill" is a historic watermill near the Schwarzer Schöps in Vierkirchen, located on the historic "Dammweg" road. The Dammweg itself was originally built as a dam to control a water and marsh area, indicating the presence of a historic watermill. The term "Melauner" likely refers to a local noble family associated with the area.

Hidden away and somewhat secluded lies the moated castle, surrounded by Virginia creeper, which is said to be around 1,000 years old. The building looks like something out of a fairytale. At over 800 years old, Döbschütz Moated Castle is the oldest privately owned castle in Germany and is the ancestral home of the Debschitz noble family. Therefore, the grounds are fenced off. But that doesn't detract from the beauty of this seemingly enchanted place. Sylke Rößler and her partner Christian Niclas live together in one of the oldest buildings in Upper Lusatia. It has 650 square meters of living space and 24 rooms.

The church was built after 1450 outside the city wall over an old Spree crossing. According to legend, it was a token of gratitude from the citizens for saving the city from the Hussite attack of 1429, attributed to Archangel Michael. The vault, with its paintings, which are still largely preserved in their original form, was completed in 1498. Since 1619, the church has served as a place of worship for the townspeople surrounding Bautzen. It was often damaged in various wars but never destroyed. After several reconstructions, the late Gothic hall church, with its sparse furnishings, has been restored to its former glory. See: https://st-michael-bautzen.de/die-michaeliskirche/

At the Hammermühle Bautzen, now a flour mill, oil mill, and mustard mill, you can experience centuries-old craftsmanship up close. Originally built in 1493 as a wire mill, Heinke & Sohn Hammermühle Bautzen is now run by the sixth generation. Immerse yourself in the mill's eventful 500-year history and explore the historic technology. Create your own favorite mustard in a mustard workshop and browse the cozy mill shop. Learn more about various offerings for all ages at the mill. The Hammermühle is located directly on the old Via Regia trade route, the Saxon Way of St. James, and the Seidau History Trail. kontakt@muehle.com See: https://www.bautzen.de/adressen/hammermuehle-bautzen-1294

Beautiful bike path along the shore. Lake views are only occasionally visible, however. Easy to ride, few rooty hills...