--- title: "On the Königsweg" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/tour/koenigsweg-dohna" description: "Weesenstein Castle - Belvedere - path to Meusegast - viewpoint at the edge of the forest - Baroque Garden Großsedlitz" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2867279/8829e43690c5eafe2f98226c2a204732f417b19c6d4179275b4abce1b7d93690/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share On the Königsweg ================ - 7.59 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hiking schloss weesenstein im müglitztal Blick durch einen Torbogen auf einen gepflasterten Innenhof mit einem Weihnachtsbaum und historischen Gebäuden. Blick durch einen Torbogen auf einen gepflasterten Innenhof mit einem Weihnachtsbaum und historischen Gebäuden. Gartenlandschaft mit symmetrischen Beeten, Skulpturen und einem Wasserbecken unter blauem Himmel. - 2:10 h - 7.59 km - 151 m - 205 m - 118 m - 272 m - 154 m - - Start: Weesenstein Castle or Baroque Garden Großsedlitz or S1 stop Großsedlitz - Destination: Weesenstein Castle or Baroque Garden Großsedlitz or S1 stop Großsedlitz 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 Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (24%) Asphalt (23%) Trail (39%) Path (13%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions 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. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Stop at an Inn Equipment Sturdy footwear is practical. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**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 Read more **Parking**Parking lot Weesenstein Castle or parking lot Großsedlitz Read more **Public transportation****Arrival and departure:** Müglitztalbahn stop Weesenstein: S-Bahn or stop Heidenau-Großsedlitz Read more Additional information More information on the Read more Literature Order now: Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Those who wish to visit several castles, fortresses, and gardens should consider purchasing the . Read more Safety guidelines This is a rather easy route. Accessible all year round. Read more Map Buy here: Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas event - Families/children - Families/children - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Palace - Church - Tours 5.63 km - Hiking 12.81 km - Hiking 12.81 km - Hiking Contact 01809 Dohna Download GPX file - - - -