Röhrichtsteg Boardwalk loop from Kleinsaubernitz - Zubornička

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Upper Lusatia

Bautzen

Malschwitz

Röhrichtsteg Boardwalk loop from Kleinsaubernitz - Zubornička

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Röhrichtsteg Boardwalk loop from Kleinsaubernitz - Zubornička

02:13

8.70km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Oberlausitzer Heide- und Teichlandschaft

Biosphärenreservat Oberlausitzer Heide- und Teichlandschaft

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.02 km

Replica of Radisch Fort on Olbasee Island

Highlight • Monument

Replica of an early fortification on today's island in Lake Olba. called radish.

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3.33 km

House of a Thousand Ponds (Haus der Tausend Teiche)

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The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape is located in eastern Saxony. The 300-square-kilometer area is the largest contiguous pond area in Germany. Ponds, moors, heaths, and dunes provide a protected habitat for endangered animal and plant species.

At the House of a Thousand Ponds in Malschwitz, you can learn fascinating facts about the region and its unique natural environment. Further information: nationale-naturlandschaften.de/gebiete/biosphaerenreservat-oberlausitzer-heide-und-teichlandschaft

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3.45 km

Bird Song Quiz in the Auwaldgewölbe

Highlight • Rest Area

In this guessing game you can recognize different bird species of the floodplain forest by their voices. For the power supply you first have to turn the crank on the bottom right. Then a bird's voice is played and you press the button for the bird you thought you recognized. You will then receive feedback as to whether you were correct.

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3.81 km

Pond Trails in the Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape

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Nice hike for big and small.

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3.92 km

Bench with wooden sculpture of the Waterman's wife

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The water sprite is rarely seen, but rather his beautiful daughters.

There are many Sorbian legends about the water sprite, both Upper and Lower Sorbian. Poles and Czechs also know him. One could probably compile an entire book. He has found his way into a Sorbian opera, "Wodźan," as well as into dances by the Sorbian National Ensemble, into the animated film and book by Jan Hempel (also Sorbian) "When there were still water sprites," and into poems, pop music, and puppet shows.

The water sprite is a mythological figure who appears in several legends in the Spreewald because of the omnipresence of water. However, the water sprite's powers are always tied to water. He is often said to sit under the water on the shore to scare children away from the water and keep them away. He tries to pull curious people who reach for his water lilies down into his realm.

The bodies of the drowned quickly become covered in mud in the slow-flowing Spreewald rivers, so they are often never found again. It is also said that the Water Sprite swallows them and keeps their souls imprisoned in clay pots.

The Water Sprite, along with his wife and beautiful daughters, is at home in almost all of the Spreewald rivers. He himself enjoys trading incognito, often helps fishermen ensure they have a good catch, and ensures that water remains the source of life in the Spreewald.

His daughters are said to often dance at folk festivals and have lured many an unsuspecting, love-struck young man into the realm of the mermaids—never to be seen again.

With his long whip, he can strike the water's surface in such a way that it shifts to both sides, allowing him and his daughters to reach their home on dry feet.

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3.97 km

Röhrichtsteg Boardwalk

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New jetty with a beautiful view of the lake and for watching water birds.

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4.52 km

Observation tower and viewing platform at the Großteich in Guttau

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From a small observation tower in the middle of the Guttau ponds, you can watch the colorful hustle and bustle of the water birds from a safe place. A small wooden figure also illustrates the wingspan of individual bird species in a unique way.

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5.51 km

Birdwatching Platform at Oberlausitzer Heath and Pond Landscape

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An interesting observation point for bird lovers.

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8.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.60 km

2.18 km

1.02 km

895 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

2.76 km

2.39 km

504 m

132 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

17°C

3°C

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Comments

May 11, 2025,Biosphärenreservat Oberlausitz

Nature, nature, nature... Birds chirping, frogs and toads croaking, diving ducks and gadwalls on the lakes, swans, and lots of greenery... Pure relaxation... Highly recommended 👍👍👍 The pictures should say it all... Hence just this enthusiastic, short feedback 😀

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December 31, 2022,Kleinsaubernitz Naturlehrpfad; Letzte Tour 2022

The last round of the year took us to Lake Olba near Kleinsaubernitz. A lot has changed on the nature trail since our last visit. Pretty display boards, even with short legends from the pond landscape. So very interesting for children. Fixed paths that previously represented a bissel difficult terrain. Many birds could be seen, including hundreds of swans in …

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March 27, 2022,Entlang der Guttauer Teiche

Today on the way along the Guttau ponds. At the end of March, nature hadn't fully awakened, so we'll do this hike again. In Kleinsaubernitz there was soft ice cream as a refreshment. Really lovingly designed hiking trail, especially with children, as there are many information boards and a number of places (bridges and towers) where you can observe animals.

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April 9, 2024,Röhrichtsteg – Aussichtsturm und -plattform Runde von Kleinsaubernitz - Zubornička

A circular route like a few hours of vacation 🥰 it smells wonderfully of nature and is on the trail of the wilderness

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March 24, 2022,Naturlehrpfad Guttauer Teiche - Olbasee

Guttau, Sorbian, is a district of Malschwitz in the East Saxon district of Bautzen.

Nature adventure trail "Guttauer Teiche & Olbasee"

The Guttauer Teiche got their present form at the beginning of the 18th century through the conversion and expansion of ponds that were already there. The extensive expansion was essentially completed around 1896. 119 ponds belonged to the then …

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April 2, 2022,Naturerlebnispfad Guttauer Teiche - přirodna wučbna šćežka podłu Hućinjanskich hatow

The weather was better than expected, so let's go outside. There are no hiking trails without storm damage. Wrong, best conditions on this trail. All supi !!!! Unfortunately, no other hikers except me were on the way. I recommend this hike in 14 days, then nature is a bit further. The hike is suitable for children. I recommend the parking …

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June 6, 2025,343. 🇩🇪 Brösa - Guttau - Olbasee - Wartha - Kleindubinteich - Langteich - Schilfteich - Schiedesteich - Goldteich - Großteich - Pfarrteich - Dorfteich - Guttau - Brösa

It's time again for a tour from the "Hiking in the Bautzen District" collection (komoot.com/de-de/collection/1378584/-wandern-im-landkreis-bautzen). I chose the loop around the Guttau Ponds, which we extended around Lake Olbasee. The loop follows well-maintained paths and offers wonderful views of the lake landscape. The House of 1000 Ponds is another inviting place for a short rest, and a shower is inevitable …

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June 1, 2022,Olbasee-Guttauer Teiche-Wartha

A really great tour went today. Lake Olba is a beautiful recreation area with weekend cottages and a campsite. If everything looks very good in passing, you could have gone on vacation right away. The pond area is only recommended. Good paths for pedestrians and cyclists.

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