--- title: "Johann-Alexander-Thiele view" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/outlook-johann-alexander-thiele" description: "The Thiele viewpoint is located on the southern edge of Thürmsdorf. From here, there is a sweeping view over the Elbe valley as far as Königstein Fortress and the Lilienstein. The location is named after the landscape painter Johann Alexander Thiele, who captured Königstein Fortress in a painting in the 18th century.The mausoleum of the von Biedermann family stands right next to the viewpoint. It was built in 1920 as a burial place and later used as a chapel. The small sandstone rotunda stands freely in the landscape and is part of the historical traces around Thürmsdorf Castle. It has since been converted into a Malerweg chapel.The path to the view is well developed. It leads through the open fields on the edge of the village and is also accessible for people with limited mobility. Benches and a table are ideal for a picnic with a view. " language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3507576/0ef7c9a4e0e11adf5622014ecdd3c8e3365dfecac6d9eedaf0d340b1ea9811f0/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Johann-Alexander-Thiele view ============================ - Viewpoint/viewing tower Blick auf einen Fluss, umgeben von bewaldeten Hügeln und einer Burg auf einem Gipfel im Hintergrund. Johann Alexander Thiele View River landscape with wooded hills, a fortress on a hill to the right and a village on the riverbank under a cloudy sky. Round stone pavilion with domed roof in the forest, surrounded by bare trees, overlooking a valley and river under a blue sky. Viewpoint above the Elbe with a view of Königstein Fortress and a historic burial chapel. The Thiele viewpoint is located on the southern edge of Thürmsdorf. From here, there is a sweeping view over the Elbe valley as far as Königstein Fortress and the Lilienstein. The location is named after the landscape painter Johann Alexander Thiele, who captured Königstein Fortress in a painting in the 18th century.The mausoleum of the von Biedermann family stands right next to the viewpoint. It was built in 1920 as a burial place and later used as a chapel. The small sandstone rotunda stands freely in the landscape and is part of the historical traces around Thürmsdorf Castle. It has since been converted into a Malerweg chapel. The path to the view is well developed. It leads through the open fields on the edge of the village and is also accessible for people with limited mobility. Benches and a table are ideal for a picnic with a view. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The Johann-Alexander-Thiele-Aussicht is always open. Read more Price info You do not have to pay admission to visit the Joh. Alexander Thiele View. Read more Eligibility - for Groups - Pet allowed Payment methods Entrance Free Contact person Gemeinde Struppen**Gemeinde Struppen** Hauptstr. 48 01796 Struppen Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 16.58 km - Hiking 2.24 km - Winter hikes 4.12 km - Hiking 8.47 km - Hiking Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Public authority offers for citizens - Place of interest - Mountain peaks - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Tours 8.47 km - Hiking 8.47 km - Hiking 1.29 km - Cycling Contact Johann-Alexander-Thiele-Aussicht 01796 Struppen