Adonis and the bishop's town
Adonis and the bishop's town
It is not known whether the fascinating natural spectacle of the Adonis rose blossom on the slopes of the banks of the Oder is as old as the historic episcopal see of Lebus, but it attracts many nature enthusiasts year after year.
Start / finish
Lebus
Length / Duration
8 km / 2 hours
Arriving / Departure
by car: via the B167 and B112 to Lebus
Description
In addition to the Adonis florets, the Oder Mountains are home to an astonishing variety of plants that have adapted to their respective locations, both in their lifestyle and in their growth habit. You can see the Adonis florets in the Priestschlucht gorge and on the Oder slopes near Mallnow, which bloom in April and transform the area into a sea of golden yellow. An educational trail offers insights into this special flora.
Lebus, one of the oldest towns in Brandenburg, can also be reached by bike via the Oder-Neiße cycle path. The former episcopal city appeared in the chronicles as early as 1109. Two districts characterize the picture, one on the Lebus plateau and one directly at the foot of the banks of the Oder. The castle hill, which is divided into tower hill, castle hill and Pletschenberg, is clearly visible. The castle, which served as a bishop's seat from 1129 to 1373, was recreated using steel elements. The outlines of the cathedral's foundation walls are traced by cobblestones. Below the castle hill stands the historic parish church, which was destroyed and rebuilt several times.
In the spring of 1945, 97 percent of Lebus was destroyed by heavy fighting. The Haus Lebuser Land Museum offers a comprehensive insight into the history of the diocese, the region and the city of Lebus through pictures, archaeological finds and other exhibits.
Sights along the route:
Lebus Castle Hill
Lebuser Land House Museum
The best restaurants:
Restaurant “Oderblick”, Lebus
Information on site:
Info point Lebus
adresse
Kietzer Chaussee 1
Lebus
Lebus