Lake Scheibe

With its 13 kilometres of varied terrain Lake Scheibe is particularly popular with more ambitious in-line skaters. Some sections of the loop trail feature gradients and narrow bends, giving the course around Lake Scheibe a reputation as the most challenging route in the Lusatian Lakeland. The sand dunes and vegetation on the southern section of the route are a striking sight. The name of the lake derives from the former village of Scheibe, which had to make way for the open-cast mining.

Distance: 13 kilometres
Start/end (recommended): Hoyerswerda, on the western shore of Lake Scheibe
Parking: On the northern shore, at the rest area near the village of Burg; at the viewing point on the southern shore
Terrain: The circular route follows the asphalt loop around the lake. It is predominantly flat, but some sections have gradients.

Attractions along the route

• Detour to Hoyerswerda (approx. 4.5 kilometres)
• Energiefabrik Knappenrode (approx. 6 kilometres)

Food & drink: There are no refreshment options available, you will need to make your own provisions

Useful information for this route

• Swimming beaches: At the western shore in Kühnicht, unsupervised
• Scenic views: Several small rest areas around the lake, the most striking viewing point is on the southern shore
• Public toilets: None
• Playgrounds: None
• 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. 4
• Linked circular lake routes: Lake Bernsteinsee (12km)