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George-Bähr-Round trip
Theme trail
· Altenberg
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/ Blick von oben auf Geising und den GeisingbergPhoto: Phillip Maethner, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg -
/ Blick über LauensteinPhoto: Tourist-Information Mitarbeiter, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ ObeliskPhoto: Tourist-Information Mitarbeiter, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ Gedenkstein von "George Bähr" in FürstenwaldePhoto: Tourist-Information Mitarbeiter, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ Rückhaltebecken See Lauenstein am George Bähr RundwanderwegPhoto: Tourist-Information Mitarbeiter, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ Talsperrenweg zwischen Lauenstein und LiebenauPhoto: Tourist-Information Mitarbeiter, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg
Follow the footsteps of George Bähr, the master builder of the Dresden Frauenkirche. He spent his childhood and adolescence in the Altenberg holiday region.
open
moderate
Distance 14.1 km
3:55 h
310 m
310 m
On the approximately 14 km long, moderately difficult circular hiking trail, hikers can find out a lot of interesting facts about the life and work of George Bähr at the individual information boards. In one day you can hike and learn about history on the paths that George Bähr himself may have walked in his childhood and youth. The circular hiking trail leads you through the impressive landscape of our Altenberg holiday region, as well as past unique viewpoints towards Dresden and Bohemia.
In the footsteps of George Bähr
George Bähr was born in the Fürstenwalde district and baptized in the small village church. He received his training as a carpenter in the Lauenstein district. His roots here as well as his special life and work were reason enough to found a working group "George Bähr".Information boards are set up along the circular hiking trail, giving interested hikers a deeper insight into the life and work of George Bähr. A hike under the sign of the brilliant master builder and creator of the world-famous Frauenkirche in Dresden.So you are cordially invited to follow in the footsteps of George Bähr.
Author’s recommendation
Halfway in Fürstenwalde / Kratzhammer, the Hammerschänke invites all hikers to linger on their "rucksack rest area".
Refreshments:
Café & Restaurant "Am Schauhübel"
Geising Ratskeller
Geising Braun Bakery
Geising Bakery Nestler
Author
Tourist- Information Altenberg
Update: May 22, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
672 m
Lowest point
471 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
Museum - Castle LauensteinSafety information
Tips and hints
Start
Lauenstein Bahnhof (471 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.785803, 13.813839
DMS
50°47'08.9"N 13°48'49.8"E
UTM
33U 416386 5626676
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Destination
Lauenstein Bahnhof
Turn-by-turn directions
Lauenstein train station (here you start, if you arrive by public transport) - You start on Bahnhofstraße with the destination historical market. (You can start there if you arrive by car). At the market, turn right into Teplitzer Strasse and follow this until Zschörnelweg turns right. You hike this until shortly before the retention basin. There you go left towards Eiersteig and on to the Talsperrenweg. It goes straight on over the Brückenweg and the Eisenstraße in the direction of Liebenau. Here you go right along the main road to Fürstenwalde. At the Old Post Column, take the path to the right and walk through the village until Karl-Xaver-Maximilian-Weg turns left. This leads you to the Dorfstrasse of Unterlöwenhain - you continue straight ahead to the first junction on the right. Follow this section of the Dorfstrasse to the fork in the road of Schäfereiweg and Graupenweg. You take the Graupenweg.When you arrive in Lauenstein, take Katharinengasse to the left and a little later Berggasse. When you arrive at the historical market, this is the end of this tour.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Getting there
Parking
Coordinates
DD
50.785803, 13.813839
DMS
50°47'08.9"N 13°48'49.8"E
UTM
33U 416386 5626676
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Wandern um Oberbärenburg 1 : 25.000
Wander- und Radkarte Osterzgebirge 1 : 33.000
Erhältlich in der Tourist-Information Altenberg und im Informationsbüro im Bahnhof / Bürgerhaus Kipsdorf.
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Equipment
Good shoes, rain protection, food, possibly binoculars.Basic Equipment for Nature Trails
- Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear
- Comfortable clothing
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Umbrella
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Status
open
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
14.1 km
Duration
3:55 h
Ascent
310 m
Descent
310 m
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