View of the Schwarze Elster – Ruhlander Matzmühle loop from Schwarzheide

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View of the Schwarze Elster – Ruhlander Matzmühle loop from Schwarzheide

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View of the Schwarze Elster – Ruhlander Matzmühle loop from Schwarzheide

01:12

20.9km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.49 km

Ferdinandsee

Highlight • Lake

The Ferdinandsee was created as a residual opencast lake from the remaining hole 28 of the "Ferdinand" mine. A conductor connects it to the South Lake, the open-cast mine residue from the remaining hole 29.

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2.65 km

Between Lauchhammer and Schwarzheide

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very nice and quiet bicycle road from Schwarzheide, past the Ernst Fischer Stadium towards Lauchhammer and to the “VESTAS” factory. Most of the way is very good asphalt. At the …

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7.65 km

View of the Schwarze Elster

Highlight • River

11.4 km

Manual Railway Crossing (Anrufschranke)

Highlight • Structure

How can one imagine this, something like: "Hello, locker attendant...!" 🗣️📣 ... 😉

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17.4 km

Ruhlander Matzmühle

Highlight • Monument

Always nice to look at. Everything is in good shape and very clean. The interest group is doing a good job here

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18.0 km

Protestant Town Church Ruhland

Highlight • Religious Site

The previous building was destroyed by a devastating city fire in 1768. The church was rebuilt in its current form in the baroque style between 1772 and 1774.

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18.1 km

Electoral Saxon Post Milestone Ruhland

Highlight • Monument

Well worth seeing replica of a post mile pillar in Ruhland on the market.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruhland#Baudenkmale

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20.8 km

The Wave Sculpture at the Water Tower, Schwarzheide

Highlight • Monument

Striking water tower and small wave.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwarzheide#Sehensw%C3%BCrdheiten_und_Kultur

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20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.33 km

6.82 km

5.76 km

926 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

4.22 km

1.45 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

12°C

5°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 23, 2025,Anradeln: 🐻🏠 -Runde

The weather forecast promises 15°C and a mix of sun and clouds, with only a light breeze. These are ideal conditions for the first bike tour.

The bike knows the Bärhaus loop without any planning.

Over Äppelallee, it goes to Lauchhammer South, over the federal highway and the Schwarze Elster river past Bärhaus, turns left to Waidmannsruh (where I'm greeted …

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April 18, 2022,Fahrradtour nach Waidmannsruh

The sun lures and the Easter roast wants to be trained off. So get on your bike. From Schillerplatz it's time to get out of the city. From the cycle path in Ruhland, which leads past monuments and educational boards, things get quieter. Arrived in Waidmannsruh, the rural idyll invites you to take a short drink break before heading back …

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