Circular route from Hainsberg via the Somsdorfer gorge to Tharandt
- 2:17 h
- 7.59 km
- 163 m
- 163 m
- 189 m
- 348 m
- 159 m
- Start: Hiking parking lot at Weißeritzpark Freital
- Destination: Hiking parking lot at Weißeritzpark Freital
The route begins in the wild romantic Rabenauer Grund, which is left after a short distance via a steep gorge towards Somsdorf. Iron stairs and chains make this section a real adventure. In Somsdorf, a beautiful view over Freital awaits you. Over the heights, it goes to the slopes of the valley of the Wilde Weißeritz. At the Sonnentempel, the descent to the forestry town of Tharandt begins. A detour into the town or to the forest botanical garden is worthwhile there. Those who want can break off here and return by bus or train. Those who are still good on foot take the Leitenweg in the valley to Hainsberg. Alternatively, one can take the Brüderweg on the slope of the other side of the valley. However, there it goes steeply uphill again. For that, you are rewarded with spectacular views.
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (6%)Asphalt (30%)Gravel (22%)Trail (30%)Path (11%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
The path begins at the leisure center "Hains" and leads over the Rote Weißeritz into the Rabenauer Grund (marking Yellow Bar). After about 500 meters, it goes right into a steep gorge that leads upward via stone steps and iron stairs. Somsdorf is reached at the Waldfrieden settlement. In the town center, the Erblehngericht restaurant awaits us. Schnitzel dishes are among the specialties of the establishment. Those who prefer to eat from their backpack follow the Yellow Bar trail for another approx. 2 kilometers to the Sonnentempel on the forest edge. The shelter, built in 1797, was extensively repaired by the city of Freital in 2019. To Tharandt, it is only a short descent. When you are almost at the bottom, there is a hiking crossing. Those who want to use the S-Bahn or make a detour to Tharandt continue along the Yellow Bar. Our circular hiking route, however, leads to the right via the Leitenweg, which now runs along the marking Green Dot towards Freital. After almost 3 kilometers, we reach the Hainsberger/Heilsberger Park. Some of the shrubs date back to around 1760. Here, there is the opportunity to take the S-Bahn in Freital-Hainsberg West. We, however, continue to walk the street to the right, initially following the Green Dot and Bar, but mainly the hiking sign 2, and arrive at the Freital-Coßmannsdorf stop of the Weißeritztalbahn. After a few meters, we are back at the starting point of our route.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear and surefootedness are required.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
from Dresden via Tharandter Straße to Freital, through Freital via Dresdner Straße/Rabenauer Straße/Hainsberger Straße to Weißeritzpark
from the Dresden-Gorbitz motorway exit (A17) to Freital via Kesselsdorfer/Wilsdruffer Straße to Dresdner Straße, turn right, then as above
From Wilsdruff via Grumbach and Tharandt to the entrance to Freital, then right via Somsdorfer Straße/Hainsberger Straße to Weißeritzpark
Parkinglarge free parking lot at Weißeritzpark above the railway tracks of the Weißeritztalbahn (approx. 500 spaces)
Public transportation- by city bus line 160 (Dresden Löbtau-Freital Weißeritzpark to the terminal Weißeritzpark)
- by the Weißeritztalbahn to the Coßmannsdorf stop
- by S-Bahn line 3 (Dresden-Tharandt) to the Freital-Hainsberg West stop
Additional information
- Weitere interessante Wanderrouten in und um Freital unter www.freital.de/wandern
Author
Dresden Elbland Redaktion
Organization
Dresden Elbland
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
In Tharandt, a walk around the town with a visit to the castle ruins or the forest botanical garden is worthwhile.
Safety guidelines
The path through the Somsdorfer gorge is relatively steep. Iron stairs and chains for holding on make the ascent easier.
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