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Follow in the footsteps of George Bähr, the master builder of Dresden's Frauenkirche, who spent his childhood and youth in our vacation region.
Following in the footsteps of the master builder of Dresden's Frauenkirche, this varied circular hiking trail leads through idyllic Erzgebirge landscapes, tranquil forests and historic sites around Lauenstein. Information boards along the way tell exciting stories from the life of George Bähr and make the tour a successful mix of nature and culture.
Lauenstein district - train station
Lauenstein district - train station
You start at the train station in Lauenstein. Follow Bahnhofstraße to the market and turn right into Teplitzer Straße, follow this until Zschörnelweg turns off to the right. Follow this until you reach the retention basin. There, turn left towards Eiersteig and continue to Talsperrenweg. Continue straight ahead via Brückenweg and Eisenstraße in the direction of Liebenau. Here you walk to the right along the main road to Fürstenwalde. At the old post office column, take the path on the right and walk through the village until the Karl-Xaver-Maximilian-Weg turns off to the left. This leads you to the village street of Unterlöwenhain. Walk straight ahead to the first junction on the right-hand side. Follow this section of the village road until you reach the fork between Schäfereiweg and Graupenweg. Take the Graupenweg. Once in Lauenstein, take Katharinengasse on the left and a little later Berggasse. Arriving at the historic market, the circular tour comes to an end.
Lauenstein railroad station - Bahnhofstraße - historical market - Teplitzer Straße - Zschörnelweg - retention basin - Eiersteig - Talsperrenweg - Brückenweg - Eisenstraße - towards Liebenau - Hauptstraße - Fürstenwalde - Alte Postsäule - path to the right - through the village - Karl-Xaver-Maximilian-Weg - Dorfstraße - fork in Schäfereiweg/Graupenweg - Graupenweg - Lauenstein - Katharinengasse - Berggasse - historical market - Lauenstein railroad station
Sturdy shoes, rain protection, food, possibly binoculars.
On the approx. 14 km long circular trail, you can learn interesting facts about the life and work of George Bähr from various information boards.
Via BAB17 - exit Bad Gottleuba - Lauenstein
Via B170 - Dresden - Dippoldiswalde - Altenberg / Teplice - Dubi - Zinnwald-Georgenfeld - Altenberg (continue via S178)
Via S178 - Heidenau - Glashütte - Lauenstein / Altenberg - Lauenstein
You can park your car in the parking lot at the market in Lauenstein.
Train: Dresden - Heidenau - Lauenstein or Altenberg - Lauenstein
Bus: Line 360 from Dresden main station, line 398 from Teplice - continue by train
Hiking around Oberbärenburg 1 : 25,000
Hiking and cycling map of the Eastern Ore Mountains 1 : 33,000
Available at the Altenberg Tourist Information Office and in the online store.
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