- 1:30 h
- 4.70 km
- 119 m
- 103 m
- 181 m
- 256 m
- 75 m
- Start: Waldheim
- Destination: Kriebstein
The route starts at the imposing town hall of Waldheim, which is famous for its rich Wilhelminian-style architecture, and then leads hikers along the banks of the Zschopau river. This section of the trail is extremely quiet, romantic and relaxing. From Unterrauschenthal, a forest path leads up to the medieval Kriebstein Castle. Here you will find the famous Alexius altar from the Waldheim monastery. Built in 1384, the castle belonged to Duchess Elisabeth of Saxony for six years from 1537, who was a supporter of the Reformation and carefully introduced it into her domain. A guided tour of the castle with its castle museum, knights' hall, castle chapel and large banqueting hall is definitely not to be missed.
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Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The route starts in Waldheim at the Niedermarkt or town hall. From there, you cross the Zschopau and walk in a southerly direction along the river. The Luther Trail overlaps here with the Zschopau Valley Hiking Trail. The two paths run together along the river. After Unterrauschenthal, the Luther Trail separates from the Zschopautal hiking trail and leads directly south to Kriebstein Castle along the route marked with a green "L" on a white background. Finally, at Buchberg, you climb the last stage up to the castle.
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy shoes, weatherproof clothing, provisions and water.
Directions & Parking facilities
Via the A14, exit Döbeln Nord, then follow the B169
Kriebstein: Kriebsteiner Straße - below the castle, Schlossstraße; in Kriebethal: Schulstraße
Waldheim: Gartenstraße 6; An der Zschopau 1; An der Zschopau 6; Andreas-Hecht-Straße 12; Bahnhofstraße 14; Mendener Weg 9; Niederstadt 4; Schönberger Straße 8-9; Vogtstraße 2a; Obermarkt 45
From Leipzig take the RB45 to Leisnig. From there, take the 924 bus to Waldheim.
Take the bus to Kriebstein/Kriebethal:
- Bus 919 Mittweida - Kriebethal
- Bus 919/920 Waldheim - Kriebethal
Additional information
Author
Verena Daser
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Verena Daser
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
At Kriebstein Castle: Knights' Hall with Alexius Altar, castle museum, Kriebstein Room, "Zum Hungerturm" castle tavern
Places of interest in Waldheim: "Kellerberg" visitor mine, "St. Nicolai" town church, town hall, town and museum house with exhibitions on Georg Kolbe and the town's history (from November 2017)
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