Vitamin-rich cycling through'fruitland\\\' near Mulde
The river Freiberger Mulde flows through the fruit growing area of Saxony. In this'Saxon Betuwe\\\' three new circle cycle routes have been opened under the name'Obstland Radroute\\\'. From the village of Börtewitz, south of Leipzig, you can join all three routes with an average length of 25 km. The cyclist passes through a lovely landscape full of orchards and villages.
The largest town is the river town of Leisnig. Growers/producers can be visited along the routes and culinary addresses lure you to enjoy the freshly processed fruit. The Döllnitzbahn runs through the area; a steam train route that is still in operation (www.doellnitzbahn.de). The new fruit cycle routes are located at the Mulderadweg; a river cycle route past major castles, including Colditz Castle.
Route length: 3 x 25 km