Experience art, culture and handicrafts – Germany’s Mulde Cycle Path

Three routes, two sources, one destination – the Mulde Cycle Path winds its way 400 kilometres (250 mi) through the Mulde River’s varied landscape in Germany. You ride through spectacular scenery, passing towns steeped in history with castles, palaces and monasteries. This adventure is a real experience.

The Mulde is formed by the Freiberg and Zwickau Mulde rivers which flow together in Sermuth to become the Mulde River. Because of this geography, the Mulde Cycle Path forms the shape of a Y. The Freiberg Mulde rises in the Bohemian Ore Mountains and flows via Freiberg and Döbeln to Sermuth. The cycle path along the Zwickauer Mulde begins in Schöneck, the highest town in the Vogtland region, and leads through Zwickau and Glauchau to Sermuth. Both parts of the Mulde are a little demanding due to the altitude differences.

From Sermuth, where the united Mulde begins, the landscape changes. You leave the hills behind and enter the flat floodplains through which the river loops.

The Mulde Cycle Path is suitable for beginners, families and experienced cyclists alike, depending on the section. There’s something for everyone, not just in terms of scenery. The Leipzig region is surprisingly rich in culture and the lovingly restored medieval towns are wonderful places to explore.

Around Leisnig, Colditz and Grimma, you can visit countless castles and palaces: search for the ‘treasure of the one-eyed man’ at Mildenstein Castle’s interactive escape room, watch a concert at Colditz Castle’s ‘Colditz Classic’ event or marvel at the historic Pöppelmann Bridge in front of Grimma Castle.

Children will also be happy here – playgrounds, ferries and mills ensure they’ll be kept entertained.

In this Collection, we show you a few sections of the Mulde Cycle Path. The start and end points of the Tours are all accessible by train so you can leave your car at home. If you want to cycle the entire Mulde Cycle Path, take a look at this Collection: komoot.com/collection/1116903.

What are you waiting for? On your saddle, get set, go!