--- title: "Circular Hike with the Graupa Nature Trail" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/tour/rundwanderung-naturlehrpfad-pirna-graupa" description: "Graupa Hunting Lodge - Former Borsbergbad Biotope - Graupa Stream/Green Classroom - Großgraupa Church Trail - Leitenweg (yellow line/green line) - Viehbotsche - Village Square - Vineyard Trail (red dot) - Kreuzberg Street - Lindengrund Street (red dot) - Former Borsbergbad Biotope - Graupa Hunting Lodge" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2867315/b4df8ffeca348d22290de333c499959d361dfe71a049b480ae089069316ef15a/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular Hike with the Graupa Nature Trail ========================================== - 8.31 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hiking - 2:15 h - 8.31 km - 209 m - 208 m - 124 m - 259 m - 135 m - - Start: Graupa - Tchaikovsky Square - Destination: Graupa - Tchaikovsky Square A short circular hike for families with young children, starting at the Graupa Hunting Lodge and passing through the Borsberg forest area, with interpretive signs about the flora and fauna as well as cultural and historical points of interest. Graupa Hunting Lodge - Former Borsbergbad Biotope - Graupa Stream/Green Classroom - Großgraupa Church Trail - Leitenweg (yellow line/green line) - Viehbotsche - Village Square - Vineyard Trail (red dot) - Kreuzberg Street - Lindengrund Street (red dot) - Former Borsbergbad Biotope - Graupa Hunting Lodge Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (6%) Street (2%) Asphalt (39%) Gravel (7%) Trail (9%) Path (38%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The tour starts right at Tchaikovsky Square in Graupa. If you have time, you should definitely plan to visit the Richard Wagner sites either at the very beginning or at the end of the tour. The interactive exhibition is dedicated to the musician’s life and work. The Richard Wagner Cultural Trail runs through the park. From there, the route continues along Badstraße, past the old Borsberg Baths, which today serve as a biotope. Then turn right. The trail continues for a short distance along the Graupaer Bach. There you’ll find a “green classroom.” Continue along the Großgraupaer Kirchsteig to the Altes Wasserhäus’l, where you’ll find a lovely picnic spot with a view. The route then continues along the Leitenweg. Here you’ll find many informative signs with explanations, for example, on dry stone walls, dry valleys, and pine mistletoe. Finally, the trail descends from the Rysselkuppe along the “Saxon Wine Route” on a road with very little traffic to the village square in Graupa before returning to the tour’s starting point, Tschaikowskiplatz. GPS data updated in 2022 Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road Equipment It's a good idea to bring a snack, since there are no places to stop along the way lightweight hiking shoes Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** Via the S177 from Pirna or from the direction of Bonnewitz/Liebethal (Radeberger Straße). Read more **Parking** Parking lot on Badstraße or at the Graupa Hunting Lodge (limited capacity) Read more **Public transportation** **Directions/Departure:** Bus Line (Pirna City Center – Copitz W. – Liebethal – Graupa – Birkwitz – Copitz W. – City Center) Read more Additional information Here you’ll find everything you need to know about in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Are you looking for a , a a Saxon Switzerland? You can find all our free GPX downloads—right here on our website. Read more Literature Buy here: Hiking Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author At the Graupa Hunting Lodge, home to its fascinating Richard Wagner museum, you'll find a large park featuring a 450-year-old oak tree you can climb, as well as a lovely playground. Read more Map Order Now: Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Exhibition - Classical concert - Christmas - Place of interest - Culture and event venue - Palace - Tours 18.67 km - Hiking 8.31 km - Hiking 18.67 km - Hiking Contact 01796 Pirna Download GPX file - -