Augustusburg Castle – Hetzdorf Viaduct loop from Falkenau

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Augustusburg Castle – Hetzdorf Viaduct loop from Falkenau

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Augustusburg Castle – Hetzdorf Viaduct loop from Falkenau

04:38

16.4km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.41 km

View of Augustusburg Castle

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The Augustusburg is located on a hill and is therefore always visible from afar

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5.79 km

Augustusburg Castle

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Everybody has to go by bicycle.

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8.67 km

Hohenfichte Covered Wooden Bridge

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Covered bridges were built from the late Middle Ages to the 19th century to protect the supporting (wood) elements from weathering. In addition, it was easier for horses to pass …

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12.5 km

Bastei viewpoint overlooking the Hetzdorf Viaduct

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Great view to Hetzdorfer Viaduct - even with bank;)

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13.4 km

Hetzdorf Viaduct

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Scenic to look at as it is worth the whole uphill drive!

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13.5 km

Hetzdorf Viaduct

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Very impressive building, you have a fabulous, beautiful view over the landscape in central Saxony. Have your photo ready. Rest area available.

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16.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.24 km

5.01 km

3.65 km

2.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.97 km

3.86 km

3.78 km

2.48 km

200 m

121 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 2 November

6°C

1°C

13 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

June 6, 2025,Falkenau- Augustusburg - Hohenfichte und über das Viadukt von Hetzdorf

Out and about with friends again today. We were very lucky with the weather. The hike continued uphill through fragrant flower meadows past the Flöha River.

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February 1, 2025,Augustusburg-Hohenfichte-Hetzdorf-Augustusburg

We started right at the front door, it was a bit chilly this morning but we were really curious about this tour.

The first destination was the old covered wooden bridge in Hohenfichte, built in 1602. Well worth seeing. After crossing the town, we walked for a while over the EB to the Hetzdorf viaduct. Built in 1866, it was …

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