--- title: "Village walk Zabeltitz" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/village-walk-zabeltitz-1" description: "The combination of magnificent castles and a unique flora and fauna makes a visit to Zabeltitz particularly attractive. The princely palace forms the entrance to an enchanting Baroque garden. Established in the 18th century on behalf of Count von Wackerbarth, it is one of the largest and best-preserved garden complexes in Saxony modeled after French designs. The Baroque setting, together with St. George's Church and the two wedding rooms in the palace and old castle, is today a popular place for weddings. The palace is also gladly used for concerts, events, and private celebrations. The farmers' museum tells the history of rural culture, and the extensive floodplain landscape around Zabeltitz offers many opportunities for fascinating nature observations. With a bit of luck, one may spot a kingfisher, beaver, otter, numerous dragonflies, and other rare animals and plants." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Village walk Zabeltitz ====================== - 5.39 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Great panorama - Hiking - 1:18 h - 5.39 km - 11 m - 11 m - 101 m - 113 m - 12 m - - Start: Palais Zabeltitz - Destination: Zabeltitz The baroque wedding village Zabeltitz offers visitors a variety of opportunities for nature, cultural, and historical discoveries. The combination of magnificent castles and a unique flora and fauna makes a visit to Zabeltitz particularly attractive. The princely palace forms the entrance to an enchanting Baroque garden. Established in the 18th century on behalf of Count von Wackerbarth, it is one of the largest and best-preserved garden complexes in Saxony modeled after French designs. The Baroque setting, together with St. George's Church and the two wedding rooms in the palace and old castle, is today a popular place for weddings. The palace is also gladly used for concerts, events, and private celebrations. The farmers' museum tells the history of rural culture, and the extensive floodplain landscape around Zabeltitz offers many opportunities for fascinating nature observations. With a bit of luck, one may spot a kingfisher, beaver, otter, numerous dragonflies, and other rare animals and plants. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Palais Zabeltitz - Café Destination Destination Zabeltitz Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (21%) Street (9%) Asphalt (20%) Gravel (5%) Trail (32%) Path (13%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The path leads through the Baroque garden with sand-graveled paths, further through the floodplain forest with the typical paths and partly on footpaths or roads. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Equipment Normal hiking shoes are sufficient, clothing according to the weather conditions. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**from the A 13 to Großenhain, towards Elsterwerda, turn off in Stroga to Zabeltitz coming from Meißen, in Großenhain towards Elsterwerda, turn off in Stroga to Zabeltitz coming from Riesa via Glaubitz, Peritz, Görzig to Zabeltitz coming from Elsterwerda up to Stroga and turn there to Zabeltitz Read more **Parking**P1 in the village center P2 at the park tavern parking spaces along the main street in the village center Read more **Public transportation**by Deutsche Bahn to the Zabeltitz stop, then about 15 minutes on foot to the palace with lines 461 and 467 of the Meißen transport company from Großenhain Read more Additional information Public restrooms are available during the opening hours of the palace café or the Zabeltitz information center in the palace. Otherwise, ask at the park tavern. There is an interesting information board at the Großen Gabelwehr about the history and function of the weir. Information about the place and surroundings is available during the opening hours of the Zabeltitz information center in the palace. Flyers can be taken outside the palace. Read more Author Dresden Elbland Redaktion Organization Dresden Elbland Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The Baroque garden is worth a visit at any time of the year. From April to October, the farmers' museum and the St. George's Church are open. Read more Safety guidelines The route is relatively easy, can also be done with children. Only a small section along the main road is without a sidewalk. At the exit of the Baroque garden into the floodplain forest, strollers or similar have to be lifted over two steps to a wooden bridge. Partly, roots cross the path. Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 01558 Großenhain Download GPX file - -