Via Sacra from Kamenz to Crostwitz
- 4:25 h
- 17.32 km
- 55 m
- 81 m
- 157 m
- 205 m
- 48 m
- Start: Kamenz
- Destination: Crostwitz
The start is in the Lessing town of Kamenz, the beginning is a worthwhile city tour, both in terms of sacred sites and history. The St. Anne's Monastery Church with sacral museum and St. Mary's Church, the passage through the monastery gate to the Fleischbänke and the marketplace with town hall and the beautiful Andreas fountain. The Herrental with its memorials tell stories of the past. The hike initially leads through the suburbs of Kamenz, then through shady forests and across fields. In Sorbian-influenced places you will find the very typical three-sided farmsteads and many crosses. The path runs over beautiful old field paths, which sometimes even appear like avenues. On the Via Regia towards Panschwitz-Kuckau you will discover a remarkable resurrection column at the village exit of Dürrwicknitz. The highlight of this section is the St. Marienstern Monastery in Panschwitz-Kuckau. The destination is the Crostwitz Church.
Good to know
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Predominantly flat stage without significant ascents. In the villages asphalt, otherwise mostly field and forest roads with gravel. Special section: historic granite rubble paving at Sandmühle
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Equipment
Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in multi-layer principle, if necessary telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, if necessary headlamp, maps
Directions & Parking facilities
- Public transportation
Kamenz: train to Dresden, bus in all directions
Sandmühle: bus to Kamenz (district of Nebelschütz, Mon-Fri only)
Wendisch Baselitz: bus to Kamenz (Mon-Fri only)
Panschwitz Kuckau: daily bus towards Kamenz and Bautzen
Crostwitz: bus towards Kamenz (Mon-Fri only)
Additional information
Kamenz: restaurants and hotels, shopping opportunities
Dürrwicknitz: Pension Sachon and Alte Herberge and Töpferhof
Panschwitz-Kuckau: shopping and dining options, monastery bakery and monastery shop, holiday apartments
Crostwitz: guesthouse with accommodation in the pilgrim hostel, bakery
Author
Anne-Marie Grasse
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
License (master data)
Anne-Marie Grasse
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Kamenz, historic old town and churches, as well as Herrental
- Sorbian settlements, e.g. Wendisch Baselitz and Crostwitz
- Resurrection column Dürrwicknitz
- Monastery complex Panschwitz-Kuckau
Safety guidelines
Carry sufficient drinks and food along the stage.