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Weesenstein Castle in the Müglitz valley and the Baroque Garden Großsedlitz are two popular excursion destinations in Saxon Switzerland. They are now connected by the new approximately 7.5-kilometer-long Königsweg. It is quite possible that servants and couriers of the Wettin family once used this path.
Weesenstein Castle - Belvedere - path to Meusegast - viewpoint at the edge of the forest - Baroque Garden Großsedlitz
Weesenstein Castle or Baroque Garden Großsedlitz or S1 stop Großsedlitz
Weesenstein Castle or Baroque Garden Großsedlitz or S1 stop Großsedlitz
The path can be walked in both directions. Starting at Weesenstein Castle, which can be reached on foot from Weesenstein station in ten minutes, there is initially a steep climb up to the remains of the former belvedere. From the small, two-story little castle, which once housed a ballroom and the residence of the electoral hunter, only the foundations remain today. The path then continues to Meusegast to a viewpoint at the edge of the forest with views over the Ore Mountains foothills and into Saxon Switzerland. At the destination, the Baroque Garden Großsedlitz invites you to stroll. For the return journey, the Heidenau-Großsedlitz S-Bahn stop is recommended, which can be reached on foot via a hiking trail in 20 minutes.
This is a rather easy route. Accessible all year round.
Sturdy footwear is practical.
Those who wish to visit several castles, fortresses, and gardens should consider purchasing the SchlösserlandKARTE.
Weesenstein Castle: from Dresden A17 interchange Pirna; continue towards Glashütte; follow signs or B 172 towards Pirna/Saxon Switzerland, turnoff Altenberg in Heidenau, follow signs
Baroque Garden Großsedlitz: A17 exit Heidenau; to B172 and continue towards Bad Schandau. In Heidenau follow signs and turn right to Baroque Garden Großsedlitz or follow signs from B172 coming from Dresden in Heidenau or Pirna
Parking lot Weesenstein Castle or parking lot Großsedlitz
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