German-Polish Cycling Tour: Participants Wanted!

Application deadline: July 12, 2026

Together, we’ll discover how a former dividing line has been transformed into a vibrant space for encounters and you’ll be right in the middle of it!

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What to expect!

We’ll cycle from Zittau to Forst (Lusatia) and explore places that have made history. Along the way, we’ll turn the border region into our playground for discovery:

• Overcoming boundaries: We cross numerous bridges and experience firsthand the shift from “separation” to “encounter.”
• Understanding the context: We examine the region’s development—from the post-1945 era through flight and expulsion to accession to the Schengen Area.
• Real insights: We visit fascinating sites such as the Hirschfelde power plant, the Turów open-pit mine, St. Marienthal Abbey, and the Faltenbogen in Bad Muskau.
• Community: You’ll meet 15 other young people (8 from Germany, 8 from Poland) and get to talk to people for whom the border is part of everyday life today.

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Hard-Facts

• When? September 8–12, 2026
• Start: Zittau (approx. 12:00 p.m.) | End: Forst (Lausitz) (approx. 1:00 p.m.).
• Fitness: We’ll ride a relaxed 25–35 km per day, the focus is on the shared experience, not on peak performance.
• Language: German & Polish. Don’t speak Polish? No problem, a language mediator will accompany us the entire time.
• Participation fee: Only 60–80 euros – this includes accommodation, meals, and insurance (depending on the amount of funding available)

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Are you in?

We are looking for young adults who:

• are between 18 and 26 years old,
• are residents of Germany or Poland,
• own a bicycle that is roadworthy and have the appropriate equipment,
• are interested in history, politics, and international exchanges.

Application deadline: July 12, 2026

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