--- title: "Route 15: On botanical paths - \"What is blooming there? - Herb walk in and around Tharandt\"" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/route-15-on-botanical-paths-what-is-blooming-there-herb-walk-in-and-around-tharandt" description: "On a herb walk, you move slowly, as there is something to discover at every step or knowledge to exchange from one to the next. We climb up narrow, almost enchanted paths on the slopes on the left side of the Schloitzbach, which were laid out in the past century for the spa operations in Tharandt. From there, there are repeatedly beautiful views of the mountain church and the castle ruins. Aesthetically constructed dry stone walls accompany the path. Once at the top, the view widens toward the spa town of Hartha and the Tharandt Forest. Join us in perceiving the nature around us more closely. The destination is Johannishöhe above Tharandt. Here, there is time for a break. Time to admire a large blooming garden, be inspired by sandstone sculptures, and thus conclude the discovery tour." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2908226/b652801e3c0891a07bcf07536343597d71e3d8a580b3692f23c7d9e4ce2d747d/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Route 15: On botanical paths - "What is blooming there? - Herb walk in and around Tharandt" =========================================================================================== - 2.14 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Hiking - 4:30 h - 2.14 km - 110 m - 110 m - 210 m - 316 m - 106 m - - Start: Roßmäßler building Tharandt, Campus of TU Dresden, Department of Forestry - Destination: Roßmäßler building Tharandt, Campus of TU Dresden, Department of Forestry The vegetation is now at its peak. Many things are blooming. But what do we encounter there along the roadside or on the meadows within and above Tharandt? On a herb walk, you move slowly, as there is something to discover at every step or knowledge to exchange from one to the next. We climb up narrow, almost enchanted paths on the slopes on the left side of the Schloitzbach, which were laid out in the past century for the spa operations in Tharandt. From there, there are repeatedly beautiful views of the mountain church and the castle ruins. Aesthetically constructed dry stone walls accompany the path. Once at the top, the view widens toward the spa town of Hartha and the Tharandt Forest. Join us in perceiving the nature around us more closely. The destination is Johannishöhe above Tharandt. Here, there is time for a break. Time to admire a large blooming garden, be inspired by sandstone sculptures, and thus conclude the discovery tour. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Roßmäßler building Tharandt, Campus of TU Dresden, Department of Forestry - Café Destination Destination Roßmäßler building Tharandt, Campus of TU Dresden, Department of Forestry Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (29%) Street (27%) Asphalt (6%) Trail (3%) Path (35%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions From the Roßmäßler building, you climb up narrow paths on the slopes on the left side of the Schloitzbach to Johannishöhe, where a rest break is possible. Afterwards, you descend again into the valley of the Wilde Weißeritz and thus return to the starting point. Read more Tour information - Loop Road Equipment Sturdy footwear required. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Motorway A4 to the Wilsdruff exit, then follow the signs to Tharandt Read more **Parking**Parking available at the market (Am Markt), Naturmarkt (Pienner Straße/Dresdner Straße), P+R at the train station and TU Dresden Forestry Campus (access via Dresdner Straße to the gatekeeper's house) as well as at Roßmäßlerstraße and at the primary school (Wilsdruffer Straße) Read more **Public transportation**S-Bahn S3 Dresden-Tharandt-Freiberg, regional train RB30 Dresden-Zwickau or regional express RE3 Dresden-Hof to P+R Tharandt station (fare zone Freital VVO) Read more Author GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte Organization Dresden Elbland Safety guidelines Sure-footedness required. Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 01737 Tharandt Download GPX file - -