Hike through the historic Colditz Game Reserve
- 1:45 h
- 6.24 km
- 60 m
- 60 m
- 153 m
- 213 m
- 60 m
- Start: Colditz Market Square
- Destination: Colditz Market Square
The historic Colditz Game Reserve was established in the 16th century as a game enclosure, expanded over about 100 years into a hunting ground and place of entertainment, and adorned with artistic architecture, making it one of the oldest and at the time most famous sites in the German region. Today, it invites visitors to extensive walks as a deciduous mixed forest. The start and end point of this route is Colditz Castle, one of the largest Renaissance castles in Saxony, notable for its eventful history — from the creation of the medieval castle complex to its prime as the hunting seat of Saxon electors. A visit is highly recommended.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (4%)Street (5%)Asphalt (8%)Gravel (39%)Trail (33%)Path (10%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- The circular route starts at Colditz Market Square and leads along the Fürstenweg into the forest. Continuing on the Lusthausteichweg, you cross the Tiergartenbach stream and road S44. The path Im Tiergarten passes various information boards as well as the forest camping site and the Colditz forest pool, before returning to the town via the Lusthausteichweg.
Tour information
Loop Road
Equipment
Sturdy footwear or sneakers, provisions and water if needed
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
Drive by car via A14 and B107 to Colditz
ParkingColditz: Market or SophienplatzPublic transportation- Bus 613: Bad Lausick - Colditz
- Bus 619: Grimma - Colditz
- Bus 621: Tanndorf - Colditz
- Colditz stop, sports field
Author
Verena Daser
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Verena Daser
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Colditz Castle
- St. Egidien Church
- Colditz Forest Pool
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