Lutherweg Saxony from Waldheim to Kriebstein

1:30 h
4.70 km
119 m
103 m
181 m
256 m
75 m
Start: Waldheim
Destination: Kriebstein

Although this section of the path between Waldheim and Kriebstein is only 5 km long, the hiker can expect a beautiful route along the Zschopau river with a magnificent view of the panorama of the historic town of Waldheim and Kriebstein Castle, which is considered Saxony's most beautiful knight's castle.

The route starts at the imposing town hall of Waldheim, which is famous for its rich Gründerzeit architecture, and then leads the hiker along the bank of the Zschopau river. This section of the path is exceptionally quiet, romantic, and relaxing. From Unterrauschenthal a forest path leads up to the medieval Kriebstein Castle. Here is the famous Alexius Altar from the Waldheim monastery. Built in 1384, the castle belonged from 1537 for six years to the possession of Duchess Elisabeth of Saxony, who was a supporter of the Reformation and gently introduced it in her dominions. A tour through the castle with castle museum, knight's hall, castle chapel, and large banquet hall should not be missed.

LEIPZIG REGION

Start

Waldheim

Museum/art collection

Church

Pavements

Unknown (21%)

Street (22%)

Asphalt (13%)

Gravel (5%)

Trail (38%)

Best to visit

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Directions

The route starts in Waldheim at the Niedermarkt or town hall. From there, you cross the Zschopau and head south along the river. The Lutherweg overlaps here with the Zschopautal hiking trail. Both paths run together along the river. After Unterrauschenthal, the Lutherweg separates from the Zschopautal trail and leads directly south to Kriebstein Castle, following the route marked with a green "L" on a white background. At Buchberg, you finally climb the last stage up to the castle.

Tour information

Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, weatherproof clothing, provisions and water.

Directions & Parking facilities

Via the A14, exit Döbeln Nord, then follow the B169

Kriebstein: Kriebsteiner Straße - below the castle, Schlossstraße; in Kriebethal: Schulstraße

Waldheim: Gartenstraße 6; An der Zschopau 1; An der Zschopau 6; Andreas-Hecht-Straße 12; Bahnhofstraße 14; Mendener Weg 9; Niederstadt 4; Schönberger Straße 8-9; Vogtstraße 2a; Obermarkt 45

From Leipzig with the RB45 to Leisnig. From there continue with bus 924 to Waldheim.

By bus to Kriebstein/Kriebethal:

Bus 919 Mittweida - Kriebethal
Bus 919/920 Waldheim - Kriebethal

Additional information

www.lutherweg-sachsen.de/en/

Author

Verena Daser

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

Website

License (master data)

Verena Daser

License: no copyright required (Public domain) (no copyright)

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

At Kriebstein Castle: Knight's Hall with Alexius Altar, castle museum, Kriebstein room, castle tavern "Zum Hungerturm"

Things to see in Waldheim: visitor mine "Kellerberg", town church "St. Nicolai", town hall, city and museum house with exhibitions on Georg Kolbe and the town history (from November 2017)

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