View of Augustusburg Castle – Hetzdorf Viaduct loop from Augustusburg Bergstation

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View of Augustusburg Castle – Hetzdorf Viaduct loop from Augustusburg Bergstation

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View of Augustusburg Castle – Hetzdorf Viaduct loop from Augustusburg Bergstation

03:53

13.8km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.76 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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5.92 km

View of Augustusburg

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The Augustusburg towers over the valleys

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6.60 km

Devil's Bridge rock formation and shelter

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On the right bank of the Flöha, directly behind the Bastion, the slope is still covered with massive boulders to this day. The "Devil himself" is said to have wreaked …

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7.08 km

Bastei viewpoint overlooking the Hetzdorf Viaduct

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Great view to Hetzdorfer Viaduct - even with bank;)

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7.37 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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11.9 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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13.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.00 km

4.33 km

2.53 km

1.97 km

Surfaces

5.57 km

3.92 km

2.13 km

1.88 km

177 m

129 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

22°C

9°C

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Comments

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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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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October 11, 2021,Holzbrücke Hohenfichte – Hetzdorfer Viadukt Runde von Falkenau (Sachs) Süd

Unfortunately, you have to walk the streets quite often and many parts of the forest paths are in a poor, overgrown condition. Otherwise a nice route.

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