--- title: "Town of Wehlen: Wehlen castle ruins and Steinrücken" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/tour/winterwandern-stadt-wehlen-burg-steinruecken" description: "Stadt Wehlen train station - ferry - market square - castle ruins - Steinrücken - Wehlener Grund - Stadt Wehlen - Stadt Wehlen train station" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3428193/d415006d07e8a4b287501576ad20e350f95441b5a5460857114e5a7f75f15de1/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Town of Wehlen: Wehlen castle ruins and Steinrücken =================================================== - 4.45 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Winter hikes - 1:30 h - 4.45 km - 153 m - 153 m - 112 m - 217 m - 105 m - - Start: Train station Stadt Wehlen - Destination: Train station Stadt Wehlen A beautiful walk with views of the Elbe valley. Stadt Wehlen train station - ferry - market square - castle ruins - Steinrücken - Wehlener Grund - Stadt Wehlen - Stadt Wehlen train station Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (52%) Gravel (24%) Trail (9%) Path (15%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The starting point is the Stadt Wehlen train station. After the short ferry crossing, you reach the old town and continue to the market square. The Elbe ferry has been documented since the 15th century and still connects Pötzscha on the left bank of the Elbe with the town center.There are several prominent points on the market square: the Protestant church, a new building from 1883, the market fountain and flood marks on the surrounding houses. A little further on is the "Habe", a historic bank bulwark that once served as protection against the Elbe's ice flooding. From the market square, follow the Malerweg uphill to the ruins of Wehlen Castle. The site was first mentioned in 1269 as "castrum Wylyn". Remains of the curtain wall and the northern bastion, the "Trommel", have been preserved. After the last flight of steps, turn right and then immediately right again onto the stone ridge. This narrow path offers a small view over the Elbe and the roofs of Stadt Wehlen along the way. At the next junction, keep left and shortly afterwards left again onto the road that leads into the Wehlener Grund. The descent continues to the Grundbach stream, which - as in the neighboring Grunds - often carries little water. The way back continues over the Schlossberg, which you leave on the right via steps downhill. At the bottom you reach the Basteiweg, which you follow to the left. Another left takes you back to the market square, on to the ferry and finally to the train station. Read more Equipment - Onion-skin clothing and winter hiking boots - Backpack with hiking map, snacks, thermos flask with a warm drink, smartphone, flashlight, first aid kit - Hiking poles, ice goggles Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Parking**Parking lot at the Stadt Wehlen adventure pool Read more **Public transportation****Arrival and departure:** S-Bahn line S1 Station Stadt Wehlen More information and timetable information at: https: Read more Safety guidelines The hiking trails are not cleared of ice and snow. Please refrain from the winter hike in icy conditions. Read more Map Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Guided tour/sightseeing - Hike - Hike - Place of interest - Train station - Direct sellers - Water sports - Tours 7.86 km - Winter hikes 9.04 km - Winter hikes 7.86 km - Winter hikes Contact 01829 Stadt Wehlen Download GPX file - - - -