Iron Bridge (Wörlitz Park) – Sun Bridge, Wörlitzer Park loop from Wörlitz

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Iron Bridge (Wörlitz Park) – Sun Bridge, Wörlitzer Park loop from Wörlitz

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Iron Bridge (Wörlitz Park) – Sun Bridge, Wörlitzer Park loop from Wörlitz

02:22

9.38km

20m

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: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.60 km

Iron Bridge (Wörlitz Park)

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The Iron Bridge built in 1791 over the George Canal was the first cast iron bridge in Germany and the entire European mainland. The cast individual parts are riveted together. As a pedestrian bridge, it is a 1: 4 scale replica of the Iron Bridge in England (near Coalbrookdale) from 1779, the first cast iron bridge in the world.

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1.86 km

Sun Bridge, Wörlitzer Park

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The Sun Bridge leads over the Sonnenkanal in the eastern part (restored in 2005) at the confluence with the Great Walloch.
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%C3%B6rlitzer_Park

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2.13 km

Pantheon in Wörlitz Park

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Based on the model of the Pantheon in Rome around 1795 based on plans by Erdmannsdorff, it stands on the river side of the flood wall. A cave passage that crosses the wall leads to the basement. It contains a canopic, which was (mis) understood as a symbol of the Elbe river, reliefs of Anubis, Osiris and Harpocrates as well as a statue of Isis. They were created by Friedrich Wilhelm Eugen Döll and are among the earliest works of art in Germany based on ancient Egyptian models. On the ground floor, which is accessible from the wall, there are antique statues of Apollo and the nine muses that were bought especially for this building in Italy. Large parts of the Prince's collection of antiquities used to be housed on the upper floor.

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3.71 km

Flora Temple

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Mediterranean flair in central Germany.

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4.03 km

Chinese Bridge (White Bridge), Wörlitz Park

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Currently being renovated, the many bridges are a feast for the eyes and no two are alike.

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4.26 km

Gothic House (Gotisches Haus), Wörlitz Park

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The Gothic house from 1773-1813 from the front Venetian church and seen from the rear Tudorgotik after manor of Stawberry Hill. So you think it would be two houses. On the upper floor lived Prince Franz, below also his gardener

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4.94 km

Wörlitz Park

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The Wörlitzer Park is a grandiosely designed idyll. Thanks the builder.

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6.89 km

Wörlitzer See

Lake

7.95 km

View of Stein Island

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The stone was built between 1788 and 1794 according to plans by Prince Leopold III Friedrich Franz von Anhalt-Dessau as a souvenir of his stay on the Gulf of Naples. It is an artificial island clad in boulders. It houses rock passages, grottos, the Temple of Day, the Temple of Night, a columbarium, an amphitheater, the Villa Hamilton and is crowned by an artificial volcano modeled on Vesuvius.

As a highlight, the "Vesuvius of Wörlitz" was able to "spit lava" at the prince's garden parties using sophisticated sound, light and water effects. The volcanic eruption was demonstrated again for the first time at the end of August 2005 and 2006.

Due to severe structural damage, the island had to be closed to visitors for a long time and has been open to the public again since September 2005 after extensive restoration. The old gondola mooring in the grottos is no longer usable after the renovation work.
Source de.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%C3%B6rlitzer_Park#Insel_Stein

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9.38 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.85 km

614 m

588 m

302 m

Surfaces

5.65 km

1.34 km

759 m

714 m

526 m

307 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

October 18, 2021,2021_10_18 Wörlitzer Park

In autumn, a visit to gardens is always particularly worthwhile and so today we finally managed to visit this impressive park.
The number of visitors was pleasantly manageable. Unfortunately, many doors remained closed. The castle and the Gothic house are only open on weekends in October, the church and the island of Stein are open on Mondays, etc.
Nevertheless, we …

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October 13, 2023,Runde Wörlitzer Park

A round in and around the Wörlitz Park on the Elbe between Wörlitz Castle and the Gothic House and Villa Hamilton.

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May 2, 2025,Rundtour "Wörlitzer Schlosspark"

An interesting tour in sunshine and 29 degrees Celsius. And on May 2nd...
We had no idea what to expect in Wörlitz. A garden landscape laid out at the end of the 18th century, covering over 110 hectares. Canals, small lakes, grottos made of lava rock, bridges made of stone, iron, wood, and even a suspension bridge.

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September 13, 2023,Laußig 8,4 KM Wandern Wörlitzer Park

Nice walk in Wörlitzer Park trying to incorporate the highlights 😉

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July 8, 2024,🌤️😍🥾🏛️💦Wörlitzer Park🦢🌳🏰🦚

Thanks to the beautiful weather 🌤️ and my well-filled flexitime account, I took a look at Wörlitz Park today. This park is part of the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Kingdom and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. The park was created between 1769 and 1773 and expanded until 1813. It is considered one of the first and, with an …

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March 1, 2024,20240301 WÖRLITZER PARK

A visit to Wörlitzer Park is a natural highlight all year round. The crocuses are now showing their colors. Unfortunately, the lack of solar power, which was announced today, prevented the expected carpet of flowers. The calyxes were more or less closed. Nevertheless, it was nice again.

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April 18, 2022,Wörlitzer Park - UNESCO Welterbe

The Wörlitzer Park is very spacious and is criss-crossed by numerous watercourses and areas.
If you want to see everything, you'll be out almost all day, but it's worth it. Many buildings are based on Hellenic and Roman/Italian models or are simply designed in the style of the Classic that was emerging in the early 19th century, such as the …

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