Cross-border cycle route: Sebnitz starts construction work!

Cross-border cycle route: Sebnitz starts construction work!

Sebnitz.Latest developments from Sebnitz: Construction work on a cross-border cycle route has officially begun. Near the Nassweg, which connects Sebnitz and Rugiswalde, a previously unpaved cycle path is now being paved. In addition, a new path is being created that leads directly to the neighboring Czech Republic. The city administration of Sebnitz informed that the work has been underway since September 25th.

The project, entitled “By bike to the neighbor,” is a forward-looking project by the three neighboring towns of Sebnitz, Hohnstein and Dolní Poustevna. More than two million euros in funding were acquired from the EU to realize the cross-border cycle path. This is intended to connect the three towns and surrounding villages, with the route largely following existing paths that are being repaired. What is new is the crossing across the national border, the completion of which depends on construction work in Dolní Poustevna, Czech Republic.

Closing the gap between Sebnitz and Rugiswalde

On the Sebnitz side, construction work on the two sections is expected to continue until the end of October. The section on the Sebnitz-Rugiswalde cycle path, which runs parallel to the S154 state road through the forest, has long been on the cycling community's list of wishes.

In the town of Hohnstein, plans are for 2025, where an approximately seven kilometer long cycle route is to be repaired. This affects, among other things, the route between Ehrenberg and the Entenfarm campsite as well as the connection to Goßdorf. Additional rest areas, service stations and information signs are planned for 2026, which will further improve the tourist experience for cyclists.

The cross-border project not only promotes mobility between states, but could also contribute to strengthening tourism exchange in the region. With the creation of the new cycle paths, it is expected that more people will explore the surrounding area on two wheels, making regional tourism more relevant.

Details about progress are currently sparse, but the city administration regularly reports on the status of the work. The project is also being enthusiastically followed by local residents and city authorities, as it not only improves infrastructure, but can also promote possible new encounters between people on both sides of the border. For further information, the City of Sebnitz will keep the public updated as the work progresses. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report on www.saechsische.de.