Via Sacra - from Bautzen to Cunewalde
After the urban and sacred beauties of Bautzen with its towers and churches and picturesque alleys, you will find the perfect contrast on this section. Only forests, rocks, and fields. Over cozy meadow paths and soon entering the forest, the first interesting point is reached soon, the Schmoritz mountain with its old redoubt, which probably dates from Slavic times. Then it continues to the Rote Schenke, from there to the Hromadnik. On the ridge path, the devil has let loose, as wild rugged rocks are found, some of which look like a devil's face and small formations like devil's foot, devil's washbasin, and devil's window. The highest point is the legendary Czorneboh, the Black God – places that were important in pre-Christian religion. From the tower there is some view, in the Bergbaude Labung. Along further beautiful paths, past blooming meadows and forests full of foxgloves, Cunewalde is soon reached.
Directions
Hilly stage with ascents to Schmoritz and Czorneboh, steeper descent from the mountain, on almost only wonderfully walkable field and forest paths and trails. Except in Bautzen and Cunewalde, no roads, no asphalt.
Recommended equipment
Day hiking rucksack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in a layering system, if necessary telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, if necessary headlamp, maps
Safety notice
Shopping facilities in Cunewalde and Weigsdorf-Köblitz
Contact and arrival