Hiking and landscapes in Röderaue

The “Red Dot” hiking trail runs through the Röderaue Landscape Conservation Area. Anyone wishing to combine a stay with hiking will find a clearly defined local highlight here. Before setting off, check the trail markers and conditions on site.

Röderaue also includes a recreational area with wooded landscapes and large bodies of water. This broadens the picture beyond the hiking trail: the landscape of forests and water is also part of choosing a destination, alongside the specific route. You can weigh up whether hiking or the surrounding scenery should be the deciding factor for your stay.

Places in Koselitz and Raden

The maze on Schafberg is located at the manor house in Koselitz, Röderaue. Runze spring fen is located in Raden, Röderaue.

Culture in the wider destination of Meißen

In the wider destination of Meißen, you can discover how Meissen porcelain is shaped and painted: the visitor centre of the State Porcelain Manufactory Meissen explains the production process. The Meißen City Museum is housed in the former Franciscan monastery in the heart of the old town. Historical models and large exhibits on viticulture, Elbe fishing and Elbe shipping illustrate the city’s history; typical Meissen porcelain and ceramics complement the collection. In addition to its permanent exhibition, the museum presents changing special exhibitions twice a year. Another way to explore Meißen’s history is to follow the heritage trail through the historic old town, characterised by Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The route takes in 25 historic buildings, including the Late Gothic town hall, the Renaissance portal, Albrechtsburg Castle, the cathedral, the Bishop’s Castle and the cathedral canons’ courtyards. The Princes’ Chapel, in front of Meißen Cathedral, is also one of the Wettin dynasty’s most famous burial places. The Elbe Cycle Route runs right through Meißen.

Albrechtsburg Castle also tells the story of the Wettin princely dynasty. An exhibition uses virtual displays and interactive media stations to bring the castle’s history to life for visitors. The HistoPad offers an interactive tour with augmented reality and 3D scenes. Nine time portals take you back as far as the 15th century. If you plan to visit, check the current exhibition programme in advance. From the castle hill in Meißen, you can look out over the rooftops of the old town and the Elbe river landscape.

City walks and wine in Meißen

The “Cradle of Saxony” tour leads through the lovingly restored historic old town of Meißen, past Renaissance townhouses and old cathedral canons’ courtyards to Cathedral Square, with Albrechtsburg Castle and the cathedral. Public guided city tours are also available.

Meissen wine can be sampled in the city of Meißen and in the surrounding Elbe wine villages along the river. The culinary city tour of Meißen includes two savoury and one sweet tasting, a small glass of Meissen wine and two samples of local beer.

Discover more destinations: Koselitz, Moritzburg, Priestewitz, Niederau, Diera-Zehren, Meißen, Weißig Am Raschütz, Weinböhla.

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