--- title: "Hirschstein Mill Trail" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/tour/hirschstein-mill-trail" description: "The Hirschstein Mill Trail is a tour just under 20 kilometers long that passes through nearly all of the districts of the municipality of Hirschstein and winds through a regional landscape where visitors can discover the history of numerous mills. Information panels along the route offer fascinating insights into the history of the former mill sites. The route passes through Pahrenz, where you can see the impressive tower-type Dutch windmill —a technical monument built in 1889 on the 141-meter-high Windmühlenberg and still open to visitors today. In the adjacent mill garden, you can also take a leisurely break (please check opening hours in advance). The route continues to Neuhirschstein, where Hirschstein Castle towers over the Elbe—it can be visited during special events and by appointment. In Boritz, a late-medieval cross stone is a sight to behold, and in Schänitz stands the stone Dutch-style windmill, one of the few surviving mills in this region. In Prausitz, the church and the remains of another windmill round out the exploration of this historic cultural landscape, which has much to offer both history buffs and nature lovers alike." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2947705/e807e12bcc1291f8096084687af52f068906eefab53b468438e03b6815e285c8/holl-nderm-hle-sch-nitz.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Hirschstein Mill Trail ====================== - 19.32 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Cycling - 1:30 h - 19.32 km - 57 m - 68 m - 97 m - 142 m - 45 m - - Start: Pahrenz - Destination: Pahrenz A leisurely tour through the historic mill landscape of the neighborhoods of Hirschstein. The Hirschstein Mill Trail is a tour just under 20 kilometers long that passes through nearly all of the districts of the and winds through a regional landscape where visitors can discover the history of numerous mills. Information panels along the route offer fascinating insights into the history of the former mill sites. The route passes through Pahrenz, where you can see the impressive —a technical monument built in 1889 on the 141-meter-high Windmühlenberg and still open to visitors today. In adjacent , you can also take a leisurely break (please check opening hours in advance). The route continues to Neuhirschstein, where towers over the Elbe—it can be visited during special events and by appointment. In Boritz, a is a sight to behold, and in Schänitz stands the stone Dutch-style windmill, one of the few surviving mills in this region. In , the church and the remains of another windmill round out the exploration of this historic cultural landscape, which has much to offer both history buffs and nature lovers alike. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (19%) Asphalt (54%) Gravel (16%) Trail (11%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The tour starts in Pahrenz and heads directly along Windmühlenstraße to the Prausitz district. Here, at the end of the village, turn right and follow Mergendorfer Weg toward Heyda. In the town center, at the church, turn left onto Riesaer Straße and then immediately turn right off it—follow the dirt road and, after about 1 km, turn right; a few meters later, turn left immediately across the field to reach Schänitz and the tower windmill.From Schänitz, turn right onto Leutewitzer Straße, then follow the Elbe Cycle Route via “Zum Kreuzstein” and Fährstraße, passing through the towns of Boritz and Althirschstein. In Neuhirschstein, turn right onto Elbstraße immediately after the castle and climb the hill; then turn right briefly and immediately left onto Neuhirschsteiner Straße to head toward Bahra. In the village, turn left onto Poststraße and then take the first right onto Kobelner Straße. From here, continue straight ahead through Böhla to Kobeln. Turn left onto the S87/Wölkische Straße via Bahraer Weg, then immediately right onto Pahrenzer Weg; follow this road to Pahrenz, and once in town, take Dörschnitzer Straße back to the starting point. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road Equipment The tour is suitable for touring bikes, e-bikes, and gravel bikes. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Take the A14 highway to the Döbeln Nord exit,then follow the B169 to Seerhausen and the B6 to Pahrenz. Read more **Parking**Parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the starting point. Read more **Public transportation****By bus** Bus 430 or 443 to Pahrenz, Windmühle Bus 430 or 445 to Prausitz, School Read more Additional information Information About the Community and Hirschstein Castle Read more Literature Read more Author Dresden Elbland Redaktion Organization Dresden Elbland License (master data) Dresden Elbland Redaktion Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Tip1: In the middle of the village Althirschstein hangs on the gable of a house on a chain a cannonball. This was shot on August 26, 1813 (according to Chroník already on August 12, 1813) by the French on their retreat from Russia from the other side of the Elbe to this house.Tip2: In addition to the church from 1520 and its interior in the lower village, the four-sided farmstead with a three-gated cofferdam, Schänitzer Straße 9, is also a listed building. The Loose family has assembled a small private agricultural museum in this four-sided farmstead, where old tools and technology illustrate the development of agriculture. The museum can be visited by appointment (Tel. 03 52 66 / 82 34 8). Tip3: The cross stone is one of the oldest landmarks of Boritz. It is made of sandstone with a visible height of 132 cm. In the Middle Ages atonement crosses were set as penance for acts of violence for members of the ruling noble class. From a documentary mention about grain interest, it can be seen that the cross was already standing in 1540. Another tradition says that on July 17, 1613, two maids from the parsonage, returning from the field, were struck by lightning at the crossroads. The peg holes indicate a lost inscription plate. Tip4: In Heyda there is a listed church built in 1901/02 with its interior decoration and wall paintings. Probably in 1150 the first church was built. The church is officially mentioned in 1222. In 1647 and 1882 it is rebuilt. In 1901/1902 a new tower is built and a new organ and bells are installed. Until 1967 the townscape was characterized by two windmills and a wind turbine. Read more Map Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interestCC-BYDaniel Bahrmann, Dresden Elbland | - Other - ToursCC0Stephan Böhlig, Dresden Elbland, Stephan Boehlig | 111.09 km - Cycling CC0Stephan Böhlig, Dresden Elbland | 19.32 km - Cycling CC0Stephan Böhlig, Dresden Elbland | 20.37 km - Cycling Contact 01594 Hirschstein Download GPX file - -