Hike around Schleife an Lake Halbendorf

Actively on the trail of culture and nature
The tour starts in the traditional Sorbian town of Schleife. If you are interested in Sorbian history and customs, you can visit the Sorbian Cultural Centre and learn more about its special features and uniqueness.
Following the "yellow line" out of the village, the path leads to the nature trail Borstel-Weg. The path, created by children for children, is a highlight especially for the younger ones. A riddle postcard can be picked up at the cultural centre at the beginning of the trail, which promises a surprise if the correct solution is found. The mascot hedgehog Borstel and the various stations are then followed to Halbendorfer See. This is where the active part of the trail begins. Around the lake there is a trim trail with a total of 20 different stations where you can exercise. Past the wakeboard and water-ski facility "Wake and Beach", the trail leads back to Schleife following the "blue line" and Igel Borstel.

Length: 9.5 km (duration: approx. 3 hours)

Start/finish: car park in front of the Schleife Sorbian Cultural Centre, Friedenstraße 65, 02959 Schleife

Logo/ trail signs: yellow line on white background (Borstelweg), green line on white background (south bank of the Seerundweg), yellow dot on white background (east bank of the Seerundweg), blue line on white background (Froschradweg - north bank and back to Schleife)

Arrival/departure:

• from Berlin via the A13 and A15 to exit 6-Roggosen, then follow the B168 / B115 to Döbern and follow the signs to Groß Düben and then Schleife
• from Dresden via A4 to exit 90- Bautzen-Ost and then follow B156 to Weißwasser, then follow signs to Schleife
• Schleife railway station: approx. 20min from the starting point

Route: Sorbian cultural centre Schleife - Handrik Kastanie - Borstel Weg - Halbendorfer See - Trimm-Dich stations - campsite - Wake and Beach - Wolfsstation - Sorbian cultural centre Schleife

Food and Beverage:

• Zur Schlangenkrone La Corona (Pension & Pizzeria)
• Merschank Bakery
• Paulo's Pension & Country Inn (15min from the campsite)
• Wake and Beach Restaurant (seasonal)

Places of interest:

• Sorbian Cultural Centre Schleife
• Handrik Chestnut
• Nature trail Borstel Weg
• Old Schleifer pond area
• Lake Halbendorf
• Trim trail around the lake
• Outdoor pool with giant slide
• Minigolf course at campsite
• Wake and Beach
• Rest area with interactive information boards on the subject of wolves

Trail conditions/trail layout: one-third natural and two-thirds asphalted trail

Maps/ literature:

• Hiking and Cycling Map, 1:50,000, Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape - Sheet 1 - Krabat Region/ Kamenz, Hoyerswerda - Neißeland/ Weißwasser, Bad Muskau, Publisher: Sachsen Kartographie, 2020, ISBN: 978-3-86843-022-6