village walk Kössern

5,66 km long
Flatly
Difficulty: easy
Great panorama
theme trail
  • 1: 25 pm
  • 5,66 km
  • 20 m
  • 20 m
  • 135 m
  • 155 m
  • 20 m
  • Start: Rittergut Kössern
  • Destination: Kössern Manor
Village walk through Kössern, to Förstgen and to Thümmlitzsee.

Kössern is located in the center of the region richest in castles in Germany. Important architects created outstanding monuments, including the baroque hunting lodge and RittergutIt was the hunting passion of the Saxon nobility that brought pomp and splendour to the fertile region. 45 uniform craftsmen's houses as well as gardens and forests. There is still a lot of activity; over 40 cultural events attract people to the halls. And those who want more exercise can choose between a tour on the Mulde cycle path, a boat trip on the Mulde or a dip in the swimming lake. Hikers can enjoy "Path of Stones" Acquaintance with the Porphyrland Geopark.

City of Grimma in the LEIPZIG REGION
City of Grimma in the LEIPZIG REGION

Good to know

Path surfaces

Unknown
Street
Asphalt
gravel
Way

Best Season

suitable
depending on the weather

Directions

From the manor house, walk along Am Parkberg, then Am Brückenberg, then left onto Siedlerweg. Continue along Förstgener Straße to reach Förstgen. In Förstgen, turn right onto Am Thümmlitzsee, which leads directly to Thümmlitzsee. From Thümmlitzsee, turn left across the Schmelzteiche ponds and return to Kössern. In Kössern, past the hunting lodge, you'll reach the starting point.

Tour features

  • refreshment possibility

  • Culturally interesting

  • Flatly

Arrival & Parking

By Car:

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

Parking is available at the "Gerichtsplatz" Zum Kösserner Rittergut"

By train:

Großbothen train station (from Leipzig or Döbeln) Bus 619 from Großbothen, Colditzer Landstraße towards Grimma Nicolaiplatz, exit Großbothen/Schule, bus 632 towards Döben/Am Sportplatz to Kössern

More information / links

author

Nicole Mania

Organization

City of Grimma in the LEIPZIG REGION

Our tip

A visit to the Thümmlitzsee holiday park is definitely worthwhile, especially if you are traveling with children.

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