Panoramic view of hikers in the Dübener Heide at sunrise – Dübener Heide hiking

Actively Relaxed

Discover Nature, Culture, and Experiences

When the forest calls outside and adventure awaits inside: The Dübener Heide begins right at our doorstep — with dense forests, scenic trails, hidden castles, and vibrant history. Whether you crave hiking, family time, or peace and quiet — around Burgschänke Goldener Löwe you will find excursions that touch your heart and mind.

To the Activities
Coat of arms of Bad Düben as a stone shield at the entrance of Burgschänke – castle Bad Düben
Wooden relief of the Dübener Heide coat of arms in the reception area of Burgschänke – Dübener Heide
Historic coat of arms of Bad Düben as wall painting in Burgschänke – castle Bad Düben

We live Tradition & Patriotism

Mountain biker riding on forest trail in the Dübener Heide – Dübener Heide
View of pine forest and heath landscape of the Heide-Biber tour – nature route Bad Düben – experience Bad Schmiedeberg

“Heide-Biber” Tour

30 KM hike between Bad Düben and Bad Schmiedeberg through forests, iron hammer, Reinharz water castle, and heath landscape.

Start: Neuhofstraße 3a, 04849 Bad Düben; End: Kurpromenade, 06905 Bad Schmiedeberg

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Moor educational trail Pressel with information board and mill brook – nature experience in the Pressel heath forest in Saxony

Pressel Nature Trail “Way of the Moors”

5.6 KM loop through the Pressel moor and heath forest with 17 stations on flora, fauna, and moor science.

Presseler Teich parking lot, B183, 04849 Pressel

Open
Forest bathing in the Dübener Heide – enjoy mindfulness and nature therapy in the mossy morning forest

Guided Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku)

Mindful forest walks for stress reduction, immune system strengthening, and inner calm.

Meeting point: NaturparkHaus, Neuhofstraße 3a, 04849 Bad Düben

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Observe wildlife such as beavers, cranes, geese, ospreys, and red deer, roe deer, and wild boar in their natural habitats

Wildlife Observation in the Pressel Moor

Guided excursions (Sept–Nov) to wildlife resting places in the forest and moor area.

Meeting point: Neumühle parking lot, B183, 04849 Pressel

Open
Red steep bank on the Mulde river – discover geotope and alum mining scenery near Bad Düben

Red Bank Alaunwerk Bad Düben

15m high red steep bank at the Mulde river as a relic of historic alum mining.

Alaunwerk, 04849 Bad Düben

Open
Blooming heather fields under summer sky – heather bloom in the Dübener Heide near Bad Düben

Heath Bloom in the Dübener Heide

Purple flower carpets in August/September on sunny heath areas.

“Reinharzer Weg” parking lot, L130 Tornau–Söllichau

Open
Cyclist on the Mulde cycle path – nature route along the Mulde through floodplain forests and meadows

Mulde Bike/Hiking Trail

Car-free bike path along the Mulde river from Bad Düben to Dessau with floodplain and lake landscapes.

Start: Muldebrücke B2, 04849 Bad Düben

Open
Cycle path through Mulde floodplain to Torgau – active vacation along green riverbanks in Saxony

Torgau Route

45 km bike route from Bad Düben to Torgau along the original Mulde floodplain and Elbe riverbank.

Start: Neuhofstraße, 04849 Bad Düben

Open
Cycling group in front of spa park in Bad Düben – relaxation and exercise on the spa cycle tour

“BÄDER” Tour

49 km loop between Bad Düben and Bad Schmiedeberg through heath, forest, and moor.

Start/End: Kurpark Bad Düben, 04849 Bad Düben

Open
Excavator ruins at Goitzsche lake – witnesses of lignite mining and nature contrasts

“See-Wald-Eisen” Tour

35 km themed loop from Ferropolis through mining aftermath landscapes and heath forest.

Start: Ferropolis, 06773 Gräfenhainichen

Open
Sunset view over Goitzsche lake and steel bridge – nature meets industrial monument

“Mulde-Goitzsche” Tour

57 km loop through Mulde floodplains and Goitzsche lakes with swimming beaches and panoramic viewpoints.

Start: Muldebrücke, 04849 Bad Düben

Open
Mulde eight tour with double loop – discover bike route through floodplain meadows and natural landscapes

“Mulde-Acht” Tour

41 km figure-eight loop on both sides of the Mulde between Bad Düben and Eilenburg.

Start: Bad Düben or Eilenburg

Open
Kayak tour on the calm Mulde river – paddle adventure through forests and quiet shore zones

Kayak & Canoe Tours

Rental and paddle tours on Mulde, Muldestausee, and Goitzsche lakes, including pickup service.

Bad Schmiedeberg, Bahnhofstraße 1

Open
Environmental center with lake view – experience nature education and osprey watching live

House by the Lake Schlaitz

Environmental center with interactive exhibition and live camera on ospreys, starting point for hiking trails.

Am Muldestausee 2, 06774 Schlaitz

Open
Steel arch at Bitterfeld with panorama over renaturalized lake landscape

Goitzsche Wilderness

Renatured open-cast mining area with walkable steel arch (28 m) and wide views over lakes.

Goldberg 2, 06749 Bitterfeld

Open
Luther stone in shady pine forest – memorial and hiking destination in the Dübener Heide

Luther Stone Tornau

Historic granite block with Luther inscription “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” and pilgrim legends.

B2 Tornau, 06772 Gräfenhainichen

Open
Observation tower at the water ditch – beaver dam and floodplain forest near Schköna

Beaver Observation Tower Schköna

Lookout tower with views of beaver dams and beaver-shaped floodplain landscapes.

Försterweg, 06773 Schköna

Open
Seven-armed wooden cross with rest area – spiritual place in the forest of the Dübener Heide

Seven-Arm Column Tornau

Historic wooden signpost at a star-shaped forest junction with resting area and shelter.

Between Tornau and Authausen, 04849 Bad Düben

Open
Panoramic view from the Kaiser Wilhelm tower – discover vast coniferous forests of the Dübener Heide

Kaiser Wilhelm Tower Bad Schmiedeberg

30 m Art Nouveau lookout tower (1910) with café and panoramic views over the heath.

L128 Bad Schmiedeberg – Söllichau, 06905 Bad Schmiedeberg

Open
Pilgrims on the Luther trail – hiking route through bright pine forests and river floodplains

Luther Trail Saxony-Anhalt

Pilgrimage path (460 km) following Luther from Wittenberg through Bad Düben to Halle.

Marked with “L” on white background along the route

Open
Historic post mill with rotating upper structure – experience a technical monument

Historic Post Mill Bad Düben

Listed mill from 1840, interior tours by appointment.

Neuhofstraße 16, 04849 Bad Düben

Open
Presseler pond with sandy beach – bathing spot in the pine forest of the Dübener Heide

Presseler Teich Bathing Lake

Natural forest lake with sandy shore, campsite, and simple swimming areas.

Presseler Teich 5, 04849 Pressel

Open
Medicinal herb beds with information panels – demonstration garden for natural medicine in Ogkeln

Medicinal Herb Demonstration Garden Ogkeln

1,000 m² herb garden with native medicinal plants, guided tours, and workshops.

Ogkeln 21, 06905 Bad Schmiedeberg

Open
Wild herb meadow in front of half-timbered farm – enjoy nature garden idyll in Schlaitz

Herb Farm “Sommerwiese” Schlaitz

Experiential herb farm with wild herb hikes, farm tastings, and workshops.

Dorfstraße 24, 06774 Schlaitz

Open
QR code on tree trunk in quiet forest – interactive nature theater in Moschwig

“Tree Theater” Moschwig

Interactive forest trail: 20 trees tell humorous audio monologues via QR code.

Forest near Moschwig, 06905 Bad Schmiedeberg

Open
Horse head and wagon in the forest – nostalgic carriage ride through the heath

Carriage & Coach Rides Dübener Heide

Wagon and horse-drawn sleigh rides through forest and meadow, bookable from the Kurpark.

Kurpark Bad Düben, 04849 Bad Düben

Open
Herb gathering at the forest edge – discover nature courses with the garden whisperer

Nature & Herb Courses with the Garden Whisperer

Hands-on workshops on medicinal plants, seeds, and tree healing.

Various locations in the Dübener Heide

Open
Stream with beaver tracks along the beaver path – family-friendly nature trail

The Tiglitz Loop Trail

5 km hike along the Tiglitz river with info boards about beavers and dams.

NaturparkHaus Bad Düben, Neuhofstraße 3a, 04849 Bad Düben

Open
Museum farm with half-timbered houses in Burg Düben – discover regional history

Landscape Museum Burg Düben

Regional museum in a medieval castle with exhibitions on town and natural history.

Neuhofstraße 3, 04849 Bad Düben

Open
Visitor center with wooden ceiling – starting point for tours in the Dübener Heide

Dübener Heide Nature Park House

Visitor center with interactive exhibition on flora and fauna, beaver experience area, and shop.

Neuhofstraße 3a, 04849 Bad Düben

Open
Outdoor pool at forest edge – pure relaxation at Heide Spa Hotel Resort Bad Düben

HeideSpa (Hotel & Resort)

Thermal bath & sauna area with moor healing treatments, beauty area, and restaurant.

Bitterfelder Straße 42, 04849 Bad Düben

Open
Ferropolis with steel excavators at the lake – industrial culture as an outdoor experience

Ferropolis – “City of Iron”

Open-air industrial museum with huge steel excavators on a peninsula in Gremminer See.

Ferropolisstraße 1, 06773 Gräfenhainichen

Open
Wooden sculptures in bright forest – art in nature on the sculpture meadow Tornau

Wooden Sculpture Meadow Tornau

Outdoor gallery with chainsaw artworks by international sculptors.

Weichers Mühle Weg, 06772 Gräfenhainichen

Open
Green labyrinth with lookout tower – baroque hedge maze in Alt-Jeßnitz

Hedge Maze Altjeßnitz

Baroque hornbeam labyrinth (2,600 m²) with lookout tower, open April–October.

Parkstraße 5, 06800 Raguhn-Jeßnitz

Open
Smoking charcoal kiln in colorful autumn forest – experience old charcoal burning at Eisenhammer

Charcoal Production Eisenhammer Tornau

Traditional charcoal production in pile kilns, demonstration charcoal burning with farm shop and snack bar.

Eisenhammer 1, 06772 Gräfenhainichen

Open

Your Nature Adventure Begins Right at the Door of Burgschänke.

Enjoy & Relax after a day with your family in the nature of the Dübener Heide.

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What
Visitors
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Just Breathe

We wanted to get away for the weekend—and we were welcomed with open arms. The kids had a blast and we finally had time to sleep in. Breakfast was great, dinner was delicious.

Family-friendly beer garden in Bad Düben with playground in the greenery – ideal for relaxed family outings in the Dübener Heide

The Müller Family

from Leipzig

Peace, Great Food, Friendly People

I felt truly at home. The room was quiet, the food was excellent—especially the beef. And everyone was so warm. Exactly what I needed.

Hikers enjoying nature at Ochsenkopf – active vacation in the Dübener Heide Nature Park near Bad Düben

Brigitte A.

from Jena

First Hike, Then Dine

Hiked through the heath by day, then good food and a comfortable bed by night—what more could you want? Everything was simple and hassle-free, but with style.

Romantically set table for a wedding in the historic banquet hall of Burgschänke Goldener Löwe – event location Bad Düben

Thomas K.

from Dresden

Truly Atmospheric

I came for a cultural event—but stayed for the atmosphere in the tavern. Nice and quiet, great food, friendly hosts. I’ll definitely be back.

Wellness guest eating after a spa massage in the restaurant – relaxation in the Dübener Heide near Bad Düben

Ulrike H.

from Halle

Our Day—It Couldn't Have Been Better

We celebrated our wedding here and it was simply perfect in every way. The planning was stress-free, the food was a hit, and the space matched our style perfectly. Thanks for everything!

Historic castle backdrop with visitors during a cultural tour – experience the sightseeing in Bad Düben

Anna & Thomas V.

from Berlin

A Great Spot After Work

Just right for my work week: hassle-free, clean, everything you need. Wi-Fi worked well, the bed was comfortable, breakfast was early enough. And: super friendly welcome.

Comfortable contractor room with Wi-Fi and parking in Bad Düben – practical accommodation for business travelers

Markus M.

from Bielefeld

Hunting and Indulgence

I was here for a hunting weekend—and I’ve rarely stayed anywhere so fitting. Up early, good food in the evening, no noise. And the kitchen knows exactly how to prepare beef.

Hunter having breakfast in the fireplace room – hunting holiday with regional meat cuisine in the Dübener Heide

Mr. Freischütz

from Northern Hesse

Alone but Well Cared For

I was traveling alone and still felt completely at ease. The room was cozy, the food was really good—and I felt genuinely welcomed.

Family with children on a treasure hunt in the adventure forest – holiday fun for young and old in Bad Düben

Lisa M.

from Magdeburg

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