--- title: "Circular route from Hainsberg via the Somsdorfer gorge to Tharandt" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/circular-route-from-hainsberg-via-the-somsdorfer-gorge-to-tharandt" description: "The route begins in the wild romantic Rabenauer Grund, which is left after a short distance via a steep gorge towards Somsdorf. Iron stairs and chains make this section a real adventure. In Somsdorf, a beautiful view over Freital awaits you. Over the heights, it goes to the slopes of the valley of the Wilde Weißeritz. At the Sonnentempel, the descent to the forestry town of Tharandt begins. A detour into the town or to the forest botanical garden is worthwhile there. Those who want can break off here and return by bus or train. Those who are still good on foot take the Leitenweg in the valley to Hainsberg. Alternatively, one can take the Brüderweg on the slope of the other side of the valley. However, there it goes steeply uphill again. For that, you are rewarded with spectacular views." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2722883/e989a0b683c1a83f0701703d306d5ffa18d4035dddae19c3b6c839ceaf04ef55/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular route from Hainsberg via the Somsdorfer gorge to Tharandt ================================================================== - 7.59 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hiking - 2:17 h - 7.59 km - 163 m - 163 m - 189 m - 348 m - 159 m - - Start: Hiking parking lot at Weißeritzpark Freital - Destination: Hiking parking lot at Weißeritzpark Freital Challenging hike from the romantic Rabenauer Grund through an adventurous gorge over the Somsdorfer Höhe to the edge of the forestry town Tharandt and through the valley of the Wilde Weißeritz back to Freital. The route begins in the wild romantic Rabenauer Grund, which is left after a short distance via a steep gorge towards Somsdorf. Iron stairs and chains make this section a real adventure. In Somsdorf, a beautiful view over Freital awaits you. Over the heights, it goes to the slopes of the valley of the Wilde Weißeritz. At the Sonnentempel, the descent to the forestry town of Tharandt begins. A detour into the town or to the forest botanical garden is worthwhile there. Those who want can break off here and return by bus or train. Those who are still good on foot take the Leitenweg in the valley to Hainsberg. Alternatively, one can take the Brüderweg on the slope of the other side of the valley. However, there it goes steeply uphill again. For that, you are rewarded with spectacular views. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (6%) Asphalt (30%) Gravel (22%) Trail (30%) Path (11%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The path begins at the leisure center "Hains" and leads over the Rote Weißeritz into the Rabenauer Grund (marking Yellow Bar). After about 500 meters, it goes right into a steep gorge that leads upward via stone steps and iron stairs. Somsdorf is reached at the Waldfrieden settlement. In the town center, the Erblehngericht restaurant awaits us. Schnitzel dishes are among the specialties of the establishment. Those who prefer to eat from their backpack follow the Yellow Bar trail for another approx. 2 kilometers to the Sonnentempel on the forest edge. The shelter, built in 1797, was extensively repaired by the city of Freital in 2019. To Tharandt, it is only a short descent. When you are almost at the bottom, there is a hiking crossing. Those who want to use the S-Bahn or make a detour to Tharandt continue along the Yellow Bar. Our circular hiking route, however, leads to the right via the Leitenweg, which now runs along the marking Green Dot towards Freital. After almost 3 kilometers, we reach the Hainsberger/Heilsberger Park. Some of the shrubs date back to around 1760. Here, there is the opportunity to take the S-Bahn in Freital-Hainsberg West. We, however, continue to walk the street to the right, initially following the Green Dot and Bar, but mainly the hiking sign 2, and arrive at the Freital-Coßmannsdorf stop of the Weißeritztalbahn. After a few meters, we are back at the starting point of our route. Read more Tour information - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Equipment Sturdy footwear and surefootedness are required. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**from Dresden via Tharandter Straße to Freital, through Freital via Dresdner Straße/Rabenauer Straße/Hainsberger Straße to Weißeritzpark from the Dresden-Gorbitz motorway exit (A17) to Freital via Kesselsdorfer/Wilsdruffer Straße to Dresdner Straße, turn right, then as above From Wilsdruff via Grumbach and Tharandt to the entrance to Freital, then right via Somsdorfer Straße/Hainsberger Straße to Weißeritzpark Read more **Parking**large free parking lot at Weißeritzpark above the railway tracks of the Weißeritztalbahn (approx. 500 spaces) Read more **Public transportation** - by city bus line 160 (Dresden Löbtau-Freital Weißeritzpark to the terminal Weißeritzpark) - by the Weißeritztalbahn to the Coßmannsdorf stop - by S-Bahn line 3 (Dresden-Tharandt) to the Freital-Hainsberg West stop Read more Additional information Weitere interessante Wanderrouten in und um Freital unter Read more Author Dresden Elbland Redaktion Organization Dresden Elbland Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author In Tharandt, a walk around the town with a visit to the castle ruins or the forest botanical garden is worthwhile. Read more Safety guidelines The path through the Somsdorfer gorge is relatively steep. Iron stairs and chains for holding on make the ascent easier. Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 01705 Freital Download GPX file - -