Wheelchair tour "Thürmsdorf views"

4.12 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Hiking
  • 1:05 h
  • 4.12 km
  • 50 m
  • 50 m
  • 204 m
  • 251 m
  • 47 m
  • Start: Thürmsdorf Castle
  • Destination: Thürmsdorf Castle

Barrier-free hike to the Biedermann mausoleum and the neighboring Johann Alexander Thiele viewpoint with a view over the large Elbe loop near Königstein.

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown (5%)
Street (23%)
Gravel (27%)
Trail (43%)
Path (2%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

From the parking lot (or from the "Thürmsdorf Gasthaus" bus stop) below Thürmsdorf Castle, after a short climb we soon reach a wide gravel hiking trail, which initially leads slightly uphill and later relatively flat to the Biedermann Mausoleum. From here, a beautiful view opens up towards the town of Königstein on the Elbe and the fortress towering above it. A short detour to the Johann Thielemann viewpoint approx. 50 m further north-east is still worthwhile, as the path there is well developed. Walkers can now hike back along the same path. However, the tour itself runs from the junction about 100 m before the views, first on a field path that is easy to roll on, then on an old paved path to the road between Thürmsdorf and Weißig. We have to follow this road to the left for approx. 900 m before a wide footpath takes us to the romantic castle park and castle pond. (We do not recommend taking the shortcut to the castle pond approx. 200 m before the junction if you are in a wheelchair). The walk back to Thürmsdorf Castle is not difficult. Shortly before arriving, a short detour to the castle garden, where the statue "Adoratio - Adoration" is located, is highly recommended.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

Drive from Pirna via Struppen to Thürmsdorf, the castle and the adjacent parking lot are located in the middle of the village on the left-hand side.

Parking

Medium-sized parking lot directly below the castle.

Public transportation

Arrival and departure: Bus route 241

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Also worth seeing: the sculpture "Adoratio - Adoration" in the park of Thürmsdorf Castle, which was created in 1907 by the Norwegian-Danish sculptor Stephan Abel Sinding

As a "reward", we recommend a stop at the chocolate café in Thürmsdorf Castle

Safety guidelines

The paths are well developed, but an accompanying person who can provide support if necessary is recommended. If you would like to complete the tour as suggested, you will have to walk approx. 900 m on an asphalted public road. There is no alternative for this section.

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