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Elsterheide

View of Geierswalder Lake – Sornoer Canal loop from Geierswalder Heide

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Germany
Saxony
Upper Lusatia
Bautzen
Elsterheide

View of Geierswalder Lake – Sornoer Canal loop from Geierswalder Heide

Moderate

4.8

(11)

24

hikers

View of Geierswalder Lake – Sornoer Canal loop from Geierswalder Heide

03:44

14.7km

50m

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: October 1, 2026

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Bus stop

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631 m

View of Geierswalder Lake

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From this small elevation you have a beautiful view over the lake and the small beach area

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954 m

Geierswalde Pier

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3

1.36 km

a beautiful stretch of beach at the beginning of the tour, where the dogs can also go for a swim

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4.62 km

Canal connection between the Geierswalder and Partwitzer lakes. This was the first canal connection in the Lusatian Lake District.

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6.46 km

Sornoer Kanal

Lake

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7.46 km

Sornoer Canal

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The Sornoer Kanal is an artificial navigable waterway. It connects the lakes Geierswalder See and Sedlitzer See.

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7.51 km

Rostiger Nagel Observation Tower

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A rusty nail in the truest sense. ;)

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7.61 km

Rusty Nail Observation Tower

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Great view from the top over the surrounding countryside. There is a snack bar and public toilets next door.

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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12.9 km

737 m

721 m

356 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

1.39 km

1.38 km

678 m

539 m

233 m

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