Löbau–Radibor railway line

The Löbau-Radibor railway line is an abandoned 40-kilometer track that once connected five towns across gentle rural terrain in eastern Saxony. The route passed through Löbau, Weißenberg, Malschwitz, Großdubrau, and Radibor, featuring multi-arch viaducts and embankments typical of 19th-century construction methods.

Construction began in 1894 with sections opening gradually, and the complete line became operational on May 1, 1906, serving passenger and freight needs. The railway operated for nearly a century before closure in 1998.

This railway line shaped how five rural towns connected and developed their economies over more than a century. The remaining structures show how engineering infrastructure became part of the local landscape and identity.

The former railway no longer operates and some sections can be walked or cycled, though accessibility varies depending on the local area. Check in advance which parts of the route are open to visitors and whether local paths follow the old trackbed.

A notable viaduct at Gröditz was architecturally significant and was destroyed during World War II in military operations. This lost structure serves as a reminder of how infrastructure was affected by wartime destruction.

Location: Löbau

Location: Weißenberg

Location: Malschwitz

Location: Großdubrau

Location: Radibor

Inception: 1900

Address: Am Bahnhof 13

GPS coordinates: 51.12645,14.68339

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:08