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Handbike tour "Through the Schwarzbachtal"

Short facts

  • start: Parking lot Lohsdorf
  • destination: Hiking parking lot Polenztal in Porschdorf
  • medium
  • 9,10 km
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
  • 94 m
  • 265 m
  • 131 m

An off-road tour especially for fans of former railroad lines that are now used as hiking trails or cycle paths - including two short tunnels and a viaduct.

A hiking trail leads from Lohsdorf to Goßdorf-Kohlmühle through the romantic Schwarzbachtal valley. As this trail uses some sections of the old track bed of the old narrow-gauge railway line to Hohnstein, but the route has not been asphalted, a robust handbike suitable for off-road use is recommended. The ride through two short railroad tunnels and over the viaduct that crosses the Sebnitzbach is one of the undisputed highlights of the tour. Please note: the short, steep ascent (approx. 100 m) on a gravel road shortly after the rest area at the former buttermilk mill requires additional pushing support from a companion! Help may also be needed for the crossing of the arched metal grate bridge over the Sebnitz approx. 700 m later! Under these conditions, however, the short adventure tour becomes an impressive experience.

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  • Unknown (3%)
  • Street (33%)
  • Asphalt Coating (23%)
  • Crushed Rock (26%)
  • Hiking Trail (12%)
  • Path (4%)

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