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- 955 m
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- Start: Access possible from all directions
The walk around Augustusburg Castle can be started from the historic old town as well as from Bärengartenweg/Zschopautal hiking trail, from the Schlossauffahrt, or from the castle parking lot.
It leads once completely around the castle. You pass through the Kurfürstin-Anna-Garten, come through the historic old town, and walk parallel to the Bärengartenweg/Zschopautal hiking trail.
From the old town, you enter the front castle courtyard; from the castle parking lot, you reach the rear castle courtyard. Here you find, among other things, the Fountain House, which has been an associated UNESCO World Heritage site of the Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří mining region since 2019.
Along the circular route, you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views in almost all directions.
Pavements
- Unknown (30%)Asphalt (61%)Trail (6%)Path (3%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
The walk around Augustusburg Castle can be started from the historic old town as well as from Bärengartenweg/Zschopautal hiking trail, from the Schlossauffahrt, or from the castle parking lot.
From the castle parking lot, walk counterclockwise through Kurfürstin-Anna-Garten, which was created in honor of Electress Anna of Saxony. Here you can relax on benches among the herb beds and enjoy a wonderful distant view. The path then leads past the town hall with the tourist information into the historic old town. A stroll through the alleys around the market and church square offers insights into the city’s history and its buildings. Walking uphill on Schloßstraße and then turning left, the circular route passes the gatehouse on the right and then runs parallel to Bärengartenweg, which is also part of the Zschopautal hiking trail. Following the left turn at the end leads you back to the parking lot.
(Due to construction work, the path along the castle wall is currently closed, likely until autumn 2022. Instead, simply follow the tip below.)Tip: a passage through the castle courtyards also connects the old town and the castle parking lot:
Instead of walking to the right past the castle, from the old town, go through the gatehouse over the castle bridge into the front castle courtyard and straight through into the rear castle courtyard. After the passage, on the left between both courtyards is the exit, which leads you right back to the parking lot.The loop can also be walked in the opposite direction.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Suitable for Pushchair
Summit
Directions & Parking facilities
- Parking
Castle parking lot (directly on the circular route)
Parking lot below Hintere Schlossauffahrt (on foot up to the circular route via Schlossauffahrt or the Zschopautal hiking trail)
Rost's Meadows parking lot (to the circular route on foot through the historic old town uphill towards the castle)
Parking lot at Erdmannsdorf station (from there cable railway to Augustusburg and from the mountain station on foot up to the circular route via Schlossweg or Bärengartenweg and Schellsieben)
Public transportationTake the DB train to Erdmannsdorf station and the cable railway to the old town. Via Schlossweg and the old town or Bärengartenweg and Schellsieben, you can reach the circular route from the cable railway's mountain station.
Take bus 704, 705, 725 to Augustusburg "Zum Schlossberg" and then via the Zschopautal hiking trail or Hintere Schlossauffahrt to the circular route.
Additional information
Author
Doreen Fiebig
Organization
Stadt Augustusburg
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Above Kurfürstin-Anna-Garten, a view of the observation plateau with the legendary castle linden tree is worthwhile.
Safety guidelines
- The path through Kurfürstin-Anna-Garten is barrier-free but is not considered suitable for disabled persons due to steepness at one point.