The Oder-Neisse Cycle Route (D12) is Germany's easternmost cycle route and stretches over 582 kilometers from Vová Ves nad Nisou (Czech Republic) from the source of the Neisse River to its confluence with the Oder River at Usedom. From Zittau onwards, it runs along the German-Polish border and passes through historic towns, idyllic villages and expansive natural landscapes.
Start / Finish: Hartau (Saxony) / Ahlbeck (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania)
Length: 582 km (Brandenburg section: 287 km)
Logo: Green Triangle “Oder-Neisse”
Path condition: Mostly paved cycle paths, flat route along the Neisse and Oder rivers
Route (excerpt Brandenburg/Lower Lusatia)
Hartau – Zittau – Ostritz – Görlitz – Rotheburg/Oberlausitz – Bad Muskau – Forst (Lausitz) – Lost – Ratzdorf – Aurith – Frankfurt (Oder) – Küstrin – Hohensaaten – Schwedt – Gartz (Oder) – Löcknitz – Blankensee – Ueckermünde – Anklam – Usedom – Ahlbeck
Highlights around Lost
Im Oder-Spree Lake District The route through Brandenburg begins directly at the German-Polish border in LostHere you can explore the old town and the city and industry museum, which offers fascinating insights into the history of the city on the Neisse River. A visit to the Church of St. Mary “Mary, Mother of Christendom” is highly recommended.
On the further route to RatzdorfAt the confluence of the Neisse and Oder rivers, the gauge house displays the record flood level of 1997 (6,88 m). Numerous stops invite visitors to discover Brandenburg's waterways, e.g., the Neuzelle Monastery, a “Baroque wonder” with the “Heavenly Theatre” museum.
A few kilometers north awaits Eisenhuettenstadt, known for the "wedding cake" style of its residential complexes and as a popular film location. In Frankfurt (Oder) A visit to St. Mary's Church with its valuable stained-glass windows is worthwhile, as is climbing the church tower for a fantastic view over the city. Afterwards, the cycle path leads into the Oderbruch region with its characteristic colonist villages and charming photo opportunities.
Combination options from Guben
- 6 lakes in one day – Round trip through the lake district of the Guben area
- The small village church tour – Discover historic churches in Guben and the surrounding area
- Pure rural enjoyment between the Neisse and Malxe – Cycling in nature and for pleasure
- Time jump route between Euloer Bruch and Klinger See – Combining culture and landscape
Maps & Literature
- Bikeline cycling tour guide Oder-Neisse Cycle Path, 1:75.000, Esterbauer-Verlag, 11th edition (2015)
- Cycling guide Saxony - Cartography, 1:75.000, Part 1 & 2
- ADFC cycling map, 1:150.000, sheet 9 “Brandenburg/Spreewald” & sheet 14 “Lausitz/Eastern Ore Mountains”
- Cycle map Oder-Neisse Cycle Path, zigzag fold, 1:60.000
