--- title: "Via Sacra from Kamenz to Crostwitz" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/via-sacra-from-kamenz-to-crostwitz" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2910155/6c08cb736f080f5f241e06c23445058133ed7d32bc49a14c1ee2ca6be42e409a/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Via Sacra from Kamenz to Crostwitz ================================== - 17.32 km long - Pilgrimage route - 4:25 h - 17.32 km - 55 m - 81 m - 157 m - 205 m - 48 m - - Start: Kamenz - Destination: Crostwitz A hike between history, nature and culture. A section of the Via Sacra with a lot of variety along the way. A flat, approx. 17 km long stage with beautiful avenue-like field paths! 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. Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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 Read more 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 Read more 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) Read more Additional information Kamenz: restaurants and hotels, shopping opportunities Dürrwicknitz: and Alte Herberge and Panschwitz-Kuckau: shopping and dining options, monastery bakery and monastery shop, holiday apartments Crostwitz: guesthouse with , bakery Read more 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 Read more Safety guidelines Carry sufficient drinks and food along the stage. Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 01917 Kamenz Download GPX file - - - -