- 30: 00 pm
- 120,48 km
- 604 m
- 744 m
- 86 m
- 244 m
- 158 m
- Start: Roßwein / Döbeln
- Destination: Bad Düben
On the Muldental hiking trail along the Freiberger and Vereinigte Mulde, the extraordinary nature is fascinating, with its constant alternation of narrowness and width, of silence and life. Typical floodplain landscapes and wetlands with a diverse range of flora and fauna have been preserved here. On the other hand, numerous cultural and historical sights in the nearby towns and villages characterize the landscape. Old town centers, mighty castles, magnificent palaces and a large number of museums provide an insight into the impressive history of Saxony's cultural landscape.
While the Freiberg Mulde pushes its way through a hilly area with rugged rocks until it joins its sister, the Zwickau Mulde, the river becomes wider, more powerful, and in places more expansive and leisurely. In spring and summer, lush meadows with an almost inexhaustible floral display resemble a park landscape created by nature. Consequently, hikes from Roßwein to Grimma are rather strenuous, while from Trebsen to Bad Düben they are more relaxed.
waypoints
Good to know
Best Season
Directions
The Muldental hiking trail is best reached by train from Leipzig to Döbeln. To get to the starting point in Roßwein, you first go from Leipzig to Chemnitz and then continue by bus to Roßwein. From Döbeln, the hiking trail partly leads directly along the Freiberger Mulde to the Buch monastery. You hike through the Maylust and Eichberg forests. After about 20 km you reach the town of Leisnig. From Leisnig, after about 10 km you reach Podelwitz, south of the Thümmlitz forest. It is worth visiting the Podelwitz moated castle here. At Sermuth, where the Freiberger Mulde and Zwickauer Mulde merge to form the Vereinigte Mulde, the Muldental hiking trail can now continue south towards Colditz. From here you hike for about 6 km along the Zwickauer Mulde until you reach Colditz. The impressive Colditz Castle is already in sight. It is a good idea to spend the night here. The next day, the trail heads north from Colditz, past Sermuth and along the Vereinigte Mulde. In Höfgen, south of Grimma, you can visit the water mill, the ship mill and the Nibschen monastery. After about 60 km of the total route (with a stop in Colditz), you reach the town of Grimma. Further north, the trail leads past Trebsen/Mulde, through the Planitzwald forest to Wurzen. In Wurzen, as in Grimma, there are also overnight accommodation options. From Wurzen, the trail mostly leads away from the Mulde to Thallwitz and Eilenburg. You can also stop overnight in Eilenburg until you have mobilized your last strength for the hike to Bad Düben. Once you arrive in Bad Düben, you can return to Leipzig by bus.
Tour features
Culturally interesting
Equipment
Hiking map, navigation app, daily provisions, overnight stays possibly booked in advance, picnic blanket
Arrival & Parking
Döbeln: Steigerhausplatz
Bad Düben: Parking lot Leipziger Straße
- Train: Döbeln main station
- Bus: 616 from Hainichen to Roßwein or Bus: 750 from Döbeln to Roßwein
- Bus 196: Leipzig-Bad Düben (HP Bad Düben, Paradeplatz or Lutherstraße)
More information / links
Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Augustusplatz 904109 Leipzig
Phone: +49 (0)341 7104260
E-Mail: region.leipzig@ltm-leipzig.de
author
Verena Daser
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
Author's tip
- Kamelienhaus Roßwein
- German Horse Tram Museum Döbeln
- Buch Leisnig Monastery
- Burg Mildenstein Leisnig
- Podelwitz moated castle
- Trebsen Castle & Manor
- Düben Castle & Bergschiffmühle
safety instructions
The signage on the Muldental hiking trail is not consistent. It needs to be revised. Please use the navigation with a map or smartphone. Thank you for your understanding.
Some sections of the route lead along the federal highway.
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