Village walk Höfgen

5.84 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Great panorama
Themed hiking trail
  • 1:31 h
  • 5.84 km
  • 54 m
  • 54 m
  • 128 m
  • 182 m
  • 54 m
  • Start: Wassermühle Museum
  • Destination: Wassermühle Museum
Eventful walk through Höfgen, along the Mulde, Jutta Park, and through Kaditzsch.

Close to Leipzig, directly on the Mulde, the listed village was founded over 730 years ago. The "Village of the Senses" is characterized by the scenic charm of the region, an impressive flora and fauna, as well as numerous cultural experiences. The focus is particularly on "experiencing with all senses". On a rocky hill in the village center stands the uniquely shaped Romanesque village church. Within sight floats one of the last ship mills in Europe. The expansive meadows and floodplains of Höfgen with their grasslands, the rolling hills, and the extensive forests offer ideal conditions for cyclists. Varied routes can be taken, for example, along the Mulde cycle path.

Good to know

Pavements

Asphalt (52%)
Gravel (29%)
Trail (13%)
Path (6%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

From the Wassermühle Museum, walk towards the ferry house/Mulde along the Mulde past the ship mill and pier. Then turn right into Jutta Park and then to Kaditzsch. In Kaditzsch, turn right onto the zig-zag path back to Höfgen.

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Sneakers are sufficient. 

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

BAB 14 (Magdeburg – Dresden): Exit Grimma B 107 Großbothen left turn towards Kössern

BAB 14 (Magdeburg – Dresden): Exit Grimma S 38 Neunitz right turn towards Kaditzsch/Höfgen

BAB 14 (Magdeburg – Dresden): Exit Mutzschen S 38 Grechwitz left turn towards Kaditzsch/Höfgen

Parking
Central car park Höfgen
Public transportation
  • Großbothen station (from Leipzig or Döbeln) à Bus 619 from Großbothen, Colditzer Landstraße towards Grimma Nicolaiplatz, get off at Großbothen school, Bus 632 towards Döben Am Sportplatz to Kössern
  • Grimma station (from Leipzig or Döbeln) à Bus 633 towards Leisnig to Grechwitz, Bus 632 towards Großbothen/school to Höfgen
  • Grimma Upper station 1.5 km walk Colditzer Weg to Mulde shipping (April to October)
  • Mulde shipping: Pier Colditzer Weg (April to October) to Höfgen
  • Rope ferry: Nimbschen Monastery (April to October)

Additional information

Author

Nicole Mania

Organization

Stadt Grimma in der LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

Nicole Mania
License: no copyright required (Public domain) (no copyright)

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The Wassermühle Museum is always worth a visit.

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