Three Castles Route
- 2:05 h
- 8.15 km
- 52 m
- 43 m
- 226 m
- 277 m
- 51 m
- Start: Klippenstein Castle in Radeberg
- Destination: Seifersdorf Castle
The hiking trail is an alternative route to the Lusatian Snake between the municipality of Wachau and the town of Radeberg, essentially a route variant with a cultural background. It connects Radeberg's Klippenstein Castle, the Baroque castle in Wachau, and Seifersdorf Castle near the Seifersdorf Valley. The path is consistently marked with a red dot.
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (18%)Asphalt (15%)Gravel (11%)Trail (39%)Path (17%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- From Klippenstein Castle, follow the marking northwards, past the city hospital. After crossing the S 95, the hiking trail leads to Friedrichtstal, a small district of Radeberg. Soon after, you reach the Landwehr, a roughly 300-hectare forest area between Radeberg and Wachau. After passing through the forest, you reach the small Landwehr pond, where benches invite you to rest. Via the side path and the main road, you arrive at Wachau Castle and its park. The park, heavily damaged by a tornado in 2010, has been restored since 2018 based on its historical design. From here, it is only a short section to Seifersdorf Castle, the destination of the hiking trail. If you do not want to hike back the same way to Radeberg, it is recommended to take the hiking trail "Lusatian Snake," which leads through the romantic Seifersdorf Valley and the Radeberg district of Liegau-Augustusbad.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Directions & Parking facilities
- Parking
Free large parking lot at Radeberg train station
Public transportationThe start point of the route is Klippenstein Castle. It is a 15-20 minute walk from Radeberg train station. Details on train connections can be found on the websites of the Deutsche Bahn and of ZVON.
From the end point of the route, you can follow the Seifersdorf Valley on a pleasant approximately 8 km path back to your starting point. To do this, follow the Lusatian Snake trail.
Author
Region Westlausitz
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
License (master data)
Region Westlausitz
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- In addition to a permanent exhibition, Klippenstein Castle also offers changing exhibitions on art and culture.
Map
Sachsenkartographie - »Hiking and Cycling Map West Lusatia«, 1:33,000, ISBN 978-3-86843-018-9
Dr. Barthel Verlag - »Cycling and Hiking Map Bischofswerda, Pulsnitz, Stolpen and Surroundings«, 1:35,000; ISBN 978-3-89591-144-6
