Lake Geierswalde

There is plenty for cyclists to discover on the 16km loop trail around Lake Geierswalde. Boats are not the only thing on the water here, you can also stay in a floating holiday home. The route crosses three canals. Koschen Canal was the first navigable waterway in the Lusatian Lakeland, linking Lake Geierswalde and Lake Senftenberg. The Rostiger Nagel (rusty nail) viewing tower on the Sorno Canal is one of the distinctive landmarks of the region. The third is the Barbara Canal, which links Lake Partwitz with Lake Geierswalde.

Distance: 16 kilometres
Start/end (recommended): Geierswalde near Elsterheide
Parking: On the southern shore of the lake in Geierswalde, near the campsite and pier (charges apply); in Kleinkoschen on Koschen Canal; at the Rostiger Nagel viewing tower in Kleinkoschen
Terrain: The circular route follows the asphalt loop around the lake and is predominantly flat.

Attractions along the route

• Floating holiday homes in Geierswalde
• Marina on Lake Geierswalde
• Leuchtturm Hotel in Geierswalde
• Koschen Canal with lock in Kleinkoschen
• Rostiger Nagel viewing tower on the Sorno Canal
• Floating jetty on Lake Sedlitz
• Barbara Canal

Food & drink: Various snack bars and a beach bar on the swimming beach in Geierswalde, lake terrace at the Leuchtturm Hotel, and the Grill & Chill Beachbar; popular snack bar Rostlaube at the Rostiger Nagel viewing tower

Useful information for this route

• Swimming beaches: In Geierswalde, next to the pier
• Scenic views: North of the Barbara Canal, including views of Lake Partwitz
• Public toilets: At the Rostiger Nagel viewing tower, at the main beach in Geierswalde
• Playgrounds: In the village of Geierswalde, next to the Zur Grubenlampe restaurant (approx. 600m from the beach)
• Most of the loop trail around the lake is not shaded
• The distance in kilometres is marked consistently along the loop trail, which is circular lake route no. 9
• Linked circular lake routes: Lake Senftenberg (17km) and Lake Partwitz (21.5km)

Tip: There are plenty of water-based sporting activities to enjoy. At the southern shore you can hire pedalos, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.