Circular hike from Grimma to the holiday village Höfgen
- 3:00 h
- 11.09 km
- 52 m
- 52 m
- 125 m
- 159 m
- 34 m
- Start: Grimma Upper Station
- Destination: Grimma Upper Station
Beyond the Pöppelmann Bridge out of Grimma's old town, the Path of Stones, a thematic hiking trail, runs parallel to the Mulde River to Höfgen. Along the way, hikers pass the city forest, the Rabenstein, which offers a wide view over the river landscape, and the stone cliffs. The path is adorned with sculptures by renowned artists. The village of senses, with its remarkable old farmsteads, orchard meadows, and the wild romantic Mulde, becomes a true experience. From Höfgen, one crosses over to Nimbschen by a hand-operated cable ferry, thus paving the way past the well-known monastery ruins back to Grimma's urban area.
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (1%)Street (12%)Asphalt (32%)Gravel (8%)Trail (16%)Path (30%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- From the station, the path leads to the town center through the Schwanenteich Park, past the Luther Monument and the Frauenkirche. Upon reaching the town center, it crosses the Pöppelmann Bridge to the other side of the Mulde. The path then runs between the city forest and the Mulde heading south. On the right, there is a view of Gattersburg Castle and the suspension bridge of Grimma. The path goes through the forest along the Langer Grund and finally up to the Rabenstein. After a few steps down, it continues again on an asphalt path along the Mulde until reaching the Schiffsmühle, to the right of Jutta Park. The path "Zur Schiffsmühle" now leads into the Höfgen district. Passing the watermill and again heading towards the Mulde, the west bank side is crossed. A few steps through the forest, and the Klosterschänke at Nimbschen Monastery is soon reached. Between the forest edge and Harthgrundbach, the path continues north until the Nimbschen and Colditzer country roads are crossed. The right turn leads directly to Gattersburg Castle and back to the starting point at Schwanenteich Park.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear or sports shoes, water and provisions if needed.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
From Leipzig, Magdeburg, Berlin: via A38 and A14, exit Grimma
From Dresden: via A14, exit Grimma
From Chemnitz: via A72, exit Borna-Nord onto B176, then third exit at the roundabout towards Grimma
ParkingGrimma: Parking lot Bahnhofstraße or VolkshausplatzPublic transportation- Train: Grimma Upper Station (RB 110)
Additional information
This route includes a ferry connection, which does not operate during the winter months. The operating times are from Easter to October 31.
Author
Verena Daser
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Verena Daser
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Frauenkirche and monastery church in Grimma
- Schiffsmühle Museum Höfgen
- Nimbschen Monastery ruins
- Passenger shipping
Gastronomy tip: Klosterschränke of Hotel Nimbschen (Tel. 03437 995187)
Safety guidelines
- ATTENTION! Mulde shipping and ferry times: from Easter to October 31 (From Höfgen, the same return route can be taken, and the way to Grimma town center can be shortened via the suspension bridge)
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