Nimbschen–Höfgen Cable Ferry – Höfgen Ship Mill Museum loop from Grimma

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Nimbschen–Höfgen Cable Ferry – Höfgen Ship Mill Museum loop from Grimma

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Nimbschen–Höfgen Cable Ferry – Höfgen Ship Mill Museum loop from Grimma

01:48

6.93km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.35 km for 79 m

Open: • Wednesday-Friday & Sunday: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM • Public holidays & Saturday: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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567 m

View of the Mulde River and Gattersburg Ruins

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Below you can see the canoe club and the suspension bridge

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2.53 km

Monastery tavern Nimbschen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

a really great excursion tip

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2.59 km

Nimbschen Monastery Chapel

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a really great excursion tip

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3.33 km

View of the Nimbschen-Höfgen cable ferry

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Not in operation year-round.

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3.48 km

Nimbschen–Höfgen Cable Ferry

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Very nice crossing over the trough, which has a completely decelerating effect. A very nice ferryman who also told a bit about the story. There is actually a bell on …

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4.44 km

Höfgen Ship Mill Museum

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The hike from Grimma to the ship mill on the Mulde is scenic. Those who cannot walk the approximately three kilometers can also park directly at the ship mill. A …

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5.73 km

Stone Sculptures Near Schiffsmühle

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there are many more along the way

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5.97 km

Rabenstein Viewpoint over the Mulde River

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A very nice hiking trail along the Mulde. The Rabenstein crowns it with a beautiful view of the landscape. The “Way of the Stones” also leads along here with 26 …

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6.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

2.01 km

855 m

346 m

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

1.50 km

851 m

755 m

164 m

101 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

6°C

79 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

May 1, 2024,Runde Grimma - Höfgen

My absolute favorite tour (I've done it many times in my life) in beautiful weather in a very large group including lots of children, around 50 people (I forgot to count). Despite that, it went well. The absolute highlight is always the ferry

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