New Muskau Castle – Neisse Cycle Path loop from Rietschen / Rěčicy

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New Muskau Castle – Neisse Cycle Path loop from Rietschen / Rěčicy

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New Muskau Castle – Neisse Cycle Path loop from Rietschen / Rěčicy

07:12

120km

390m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 43 m for 2 m

After 121 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.76 km

Schloß Niederspree

Castle

9.09 km

Kleiner Tiefzug

Lake

19.8 km

Oder–Neisse Cycle Path – Bad Muskau

Highlight • Cycleway

The bike path leads for the most part directly along the river Neisse, away from traffic. The places along the way are usually a bit "sleepy" and lovingly maintained.

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25.1 km

Alone on the cycle highway through the coniferous forest

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Maybe it would be an idea to combine all of these highlights from the pine forest at the military training area into ONE section? Because as MaestroG writes: the whole …

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52.5 km

New Muskau Castle

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Unique ensemble castle, park, nature ... you must have visited at least once in your life.

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52.8 km

Muskau Park (Prince Pückler Park, Bad Muskau)

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in the park you can chill all day, there is also ice cream and coffee

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53.5 km

Aubusch

Forest

69.0 km

Neisse Cycle Path

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Beautiful cycle path along the Neisse, completely paved.

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77.0 km

Neiße Weir and Hydroelectric Power Station Forst (Lausitz)

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The water from the Neisse is dammed here so that the turbines of the hydroelectric power plant are continuously supplied with water.

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86.1 km

Oder-Neisse Cycle Path

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(Once again) a great section on the Oder-Neisse cycle path (D12) with a great surface, close to the river and quiet and without cars. A pleasure! 👍

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99.8 km

Prince Pückler Park, Bad Muskau

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A beautiful park. Definitely visit.👍

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120 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.3 km

18.1 km

6.76 km

1.89 km

276 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

101 km

7.15 km

6.37 km

4.27 km

1.31 km

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

1°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

August 27, 2025,Oder Neiße Radweg von Rothenburg nach Forst

The elevation gain is, of course, complete nonsense. My watch was producing some nonsense. There are a few hills, but otherwise everything here is flat.

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May 30, 2025,ONR 7. Etappe - Von Rothenburg/Oberlausitz nach Forst

Today's stage runs along a fantastically well-maintained cycle path. The climbs and headwinds are truly enjoyable. It's a beautiful tour through stunning scenery and fascinating locations.

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July 24, 2023,Neiße 02

Before I bite the handlebars
I prefer to drive on the Neisse.

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August 6, 2025,Nr. 2 Rothenburg/Oberlausitz nach Forst (Lausitz)🚴🌪️☀️

Today we set off on the second leg. Finally, the weather was nice, even though it was chilly and very windy. But with the e-bike, it wasn't a problem. It was the most beautiful tour so far. Prince Pückler Park was especially beautiful. But the last stretch along the Neisse River was also fantastic. I highly recommend it.

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June 15, 2025,2025-06-15 Etappe 4 Von Gasthof Neisseaue Noeser Straße 60 02929 Rothenburg/ Oberlausitz (OL) nach Hotel Haufe in Forst 73 km - Oder-Neiße-Radweg

Very good bike paths on the tour. Not many climbs, just a brief 10% gradient. In Bad Muskau, it's very nice to cycle through the beautiful park and admire the beautifully reconstructed castle.
If you're hungry and interested, you can take a short detour over the Neisse Bridge to the Polish Market.
Until Forst, there's not much new to discover, …

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June 30, 2025,Von Rothenburg/Oberlausitz nach Mexiko

A stunningly beautiful route, and luckily the longer section led through a wonderfully cool forest. The last few kilometers along the dike and in the sun were truly challenging. Having enough water was paramount.

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September 1, 2024,Von Forst (Lausitz) nach Rothenburg/Oberlausitz Tag-2

A fantastic tour with a great view of the Neisse. Almost the entire route is super smooth asphalt and runs away from cars. There were a few places to stop for refreshments and for a Sunday with great weather there was not much going on. I can only recommend the tour!

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July 8, 2024,Oder-Neiße-Radweg Etappe 2: Von Rothenburg nach Forst

Completely different in character to the first stage: a lot of it through pine forests and along the edges of forests and fields. Towards the end of the tour, after crossing under the A15, the cycle path leads almost exclusively along a flood embankment, which can be a sweaty affair at over 30°C and with a headwind.

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