Circular hike from Wermsdorf to Collm

The starting point for the hike is Hirschplatz, known as the central public transport stop in Wermsdorf. From there, you turn into Friedhofstraße. Along the way, past the hiking car park and the "Tiefen Teich" (Deep Pond), you reach the Collmer footpath directly. This path leads into the Wermsdorfer Forest, known for its hunts. After reaching the forest edge, the "Trift" path runs along the foot of the Collm to the hiking car park at the entrance of the village of Collm. Before re-entering the Wermsdorfer Forest, a detour to the village center is recommended to visit the church and Saxony's oldest lime tree in the cemetery, which in 2022 was awarded the title "National Heritage Tree." The church in Collm, a Romanesque hall church, houses the oldest Saxon bell ensemble from the 13th century in its tower. To appreciate the beauty of Saxony's oldest mountain, a climb to the Collm is recommended. From the 18-meter-high Albert Tower, accessible from April to October, you can enjoy the view of the Dahlener Heide, the Wermsdorfer Forest, and the Leipzig Basin. On the viewing platform, there is a granite column of the "Nagel triangulation" from 1865. After descending, the hiking trail continues to the observatory, where display boards inform about current geophysical events. The path continues to Eselsbrunnen and the Carlsteich (Silbersee), where benches invite you to rest. After a break, the route goes via Butterweg back to the Collmer footpath and back to Wermsdorf. Upon return to Wermsdorf, a visit to the largest Baroque hunting castle complex in Europe, Hubertusburg Palace, is highly recommended.