Höfgen Ship Mill Museum – Nimbschen–Höfgen Cable Ferry loop from Kaditzsch

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Höfgen Ship Mill Museum – Nimbschen–Höfgen Cable Ferry loop from Kaditzsch

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Höfgen Ship Mill Museum – Nimbschen–Höfgen Cable Ferry loop from Kaditzsch

01:38

6.32km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.57 km for 79 m

Open: • Wednesday-Friday & Sunday: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM • Public holidays & Saturday: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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385 m

Höfgen Ship Mill Museum

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The hike from Grimma to the ship mill on the Mulde is scenic. Those who cannot walk the approximately three kilometers can also park directly at the ship mill. A …

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1.67 km

Stone Sculptures Near Schiffsmühle

Highlight • Monument

there are many more along the way

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1.92 km

Rabenstein Viewpoint over the Mulde River

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very nice hiking trail along the Mulde. The Rabenstein crowns it with a beautiful view of the landscape. The “Way of the Stones” also leads along here with 26 …

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2.78 km

View of the Mulde River and Gattersburg Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Below you can see the canoe club and the suspension bridge

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4.75 km

Monastery tavern Nimbschen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

a really great excursion tip

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4.81 km

Nimbschen Monastery Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

a really great excursion tip

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5.55 km

View of the Nimbschen-Höfgen cable ferry

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not in operation year-round.

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5.70 km

Nimbschen–Höfgen Cable Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

Very nice crossing over the trough, which has a completely decelerating effect. A very nice ferryman who also told a bit about the story. There is actually a bell on …

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6.32 km

End point

Parking

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