Lauba: Starting point of the Lawalde–Lauba circular hike

Lauba is the starting point of the Lawalde–Lauba circular hike, an extensive tour with clearly defined details: The circuit is about 20 kilometres long, takes approximately six hours and is considered easy. The distance and estimated time help you plan the route as a full day of hiking rather than a short activity in between. For a family holiday, they provide a concrete point of reference: You can consider how a longer walk fits into your group’s daily rhythm and how much time remains for other plans. The combination of an easy rating and a long duration is particularly worth noting, as the two details answer different planning questions.

Finding your way along the circuit

The circuit passes the car park by the doctors’ centre, where there is a large information board. The route then continues via Bornwiese to Streitfeld. A green triangle and a green L mark the way. The board is a fixed point of reference at the car park, while the markings provide the circular route with its own identifying signs. This means you will encounter two different kinds of guidance: information at a fixed location and markings along the route. Before setting out, check whether the car park and board are still there and what local access conditions apply. Trail conditions and local access may change.

Forests, valleys and viewpoints

The Lauba/Lawalde route is part of the Äberlausitzer Kleeblatt. Along the way, it passes through mixed forests, valleys, hills and mountains; viewpoints add to the scenery. The route therefore cannot be reduced to a single impression of the landscape: forest sections, valleys and higher terrain all feature, as do the viewpoints. Visibility at the viewpoints depends on the weather. If more than distance matters when choosing a hike, this variety of terrain is a concrete reason to take a closer look at the circuit.

Church and other cultural attractions

A detour leads to a Baroque church with a free-standing bell tower dating from 1698. The separate tower is a striking architectural detail that adds a historical note to the hike. In Lawalde, the Niedermühle and the village museum are also attractions. The church is the detour on the route; the mill and museum are additional destinations in Lawalde. If you plan a visit, check in advance what options are available; arrangements for visits may vary.

Choosing your hike and accommodation location

If the circular hike is to be the main experience, consider Lauba when choosing where to stay: The starting point is in Streitfeld, a locality within Lauba. If you also want to visit Lawalde’s sights, include Lawalde as a separate location in your plans. This way, you distinguish between the place where the circuit begins and the other cultural attractions, rather than basing your entire day’s plans on just one activity.

For the broader travel overview: Lawalde.