- 0:30 h
- 1.61 km
- 42 m
- 42 m
- 212 m
- 254 m
- 42 m
- Start: Roßmäßlerbau Tharandt, Campus of TU Dresden, Department of Forestry Sciences
- Destination: Roßmäßlerbau Tharandt, Campus of TU Dresden, Department of Forestry Sciences
You will meet the last resident of Tharandt Castle, Duchess Sidonie, who as the Bohemian king's daughter Zedena sealed one of Europe's oldest borders between Bohemia and Saxony through her marriage. After a short walk from the starting point through the forest town of Tharandt up to the town and mountain church "Zum Heiligen Kreuz", you will be awaited by her. Once at the top, she will tell you exciting stories about her origin. After visiting the church, Duchess Sidonie will lead you to the romantic castle ruins. There, listen to the stories about historic Tharandt.
Sights along the way:
- Campus of TU Dresden
- Market square with postal milestone column
- Town and mountain church "Zum Heiligen Kreuz"
- Castle ruins and Tharandt Castle
- unique view from the castle ruins
Pavements
- Unknown (27%)Street (25%)Asphalt (14%)Gravel (3%)Trail (3%)Path (28%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereAutobahn A4 to Wilsdruff junction, then follow the signs to TharandtParkingParking lots at the market (Am Markt), Naturmarkt (Pienner Straße/Dresdner Straße), P+R at the station and Forstcampus TU Dresden (access from Dresdner Straße to the signalman's house) as well as at Roßmäßlerstraße and at the primary school (Wilsdruffer Straße)Public transportationS-Bahn S3 Dresden-Tharandt-Freiberg, Regionalbahn RB30 Dresden-Zwickau or Regionalexpress RE3 Dresden-Hof to P+R Tharandt station (Fare zone Freital VVO)
Author
Susann Sentek
Organization
Dresden Elbland
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Town and mountain church "Zum Heiligen Kreuz"
- Castle ruins and Tharandt Castle
- unique view from the castle ruins