Experience Umgebindehäuser up close while leisurely cycling on a section through the Sohland district of Wehrsdorf.
The Umgebindehausradweg runs over 115 km from Neukirch/Lausitz to Zittau and celebrates the special folk architecture of the old houses in its route. The Umgebindehäuser, in their abundance, are characteristic of the Upper Lusatian landscape and showcase the impressive craftsmanship of past centuries, reflecting the availability of natural, locally sourced building materials.
Since the spa town Sohland a.d. Spree and thus also the village of Wehrsdorf have a large number of these gems, an additional section of this cycle path has been created, representing a small but eventful "detour."
Coming from Weifa, a district of the municipality Neukirch/Lausitz, you can first take in the quietness of the countryside. After a steep descent, Wehrsdorf is reached and a small stop at the Vetter farm cheese dairy is worthwhile right at the beginning.
In the immediate vicinity, the towering St. Trinity Church, which warmly welcomes guests with its open door, invites one to quiet reflection and rest.
Further along the path, the attentive observer can now discover the Umgebindehäuser, sometimes even adorned with a sundial. In this area, it is worth riding a little slower to experience the various expressions of this distinctive architectural style.
When the elongated valley of the Kaltbach is left behind, the path climbs steeply towards Neuschirgiswalde, where, shortly before reaching the main route, a special view of the small town of Schirgiswalde rewards the effort of the ascent.
