The best walks and hikes around Thallwitz

Definitely worth seeing

There appears to be no known "Grubnitz Bridge" over the Mulde; a search yielded no relevant results for this name. This may be due to confusion with the Grimma Suspension Bridge or another structure located near the Mulde.

Information at https://www.thallwitz.de/thallwitz_schloss.htm

In 1968, the nave received a new roof covering. Gutters and lightning protection were also renewed, and a new cross was attached to the roof. In 1971, the renovation of the nave began, during which a new altar was built and equipped with a new cross. This was followed in the spring of 1972 by the reinstallation of the organ and the external re-plastering of the nave. The festive rededication of the technically outdated organ took place in August 1992. In September 1998, the church tower was renovated, and the tower crowning was completed on January 23, 1999. Since autumn 2000, visitors have been able to climb up to the church tower's viewing platform and enjoy the panoramic view Source https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirche_Thallwitz

The church was built in the 15th century; the foundation walls and the base of the church tower from this period have been preserved. Bishop Johann VI. von Saalhausen commissioned the expansion of the choir and the raising of the church tower. Its spire above the octagonal upper section was created in the 17th century. The inscription on the weather vane indicates the reconstruction of the nave in 1626, which likely incorporated older masonry. The ceiling was given a flat barrel vault. In 1896, extensive renovations were carried out according to plans by the architect Oswald Haenel from Dresden. The church and church tower were completely replastered on the outside, the church and tower roofs were re-covered, repaired, and secured with lightning conductors. Inside, the second gallery was removed in 1896, and in its place, the remaining gallery received double rows of seats. The organ loft was widened. The windows were fitted with colored cathedral glass, and new paraments made of green, red, and black cloth with gold embroidery were acquired. After the restoration, the rededication was celebrated after the Totenfest, the old church consecration festival of Thallwitz, with the participation of the patronage, the church inspection, and numerous pastors from the region. Source https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirche_Thallwitz

Püchau Castle rises on the eastern edge of the town on a mountain spur that towers several meters above the Mulde floodplain. The castle itself stands at the eastern end of the approximately 100 by 60 meter area. The square in front of it is lined with outbuildings, a few trees, and has a historic fountain at its center. The castle is an irregular three-wing complex grouped around an approximately 200 m² courtyard. The north side is enclosed by a one-story, crenellated battlement. In the southeast corner of the courtyard, a stair tower, also crenellated, rises above the three-story buildings. The entrance to the complex, designed as a bridge and flanked by two columns with eagles, leads to an arched gateway in the west wing. This is decorated with balconies and attached turrets on the front side. The outer southeast corner is also tower-like and features a two-story cast-iron balcony. Of the numerous rooms of the castle, the small dining room with its richly carved ceiling, the Marble Hall with its magnificent star-shaped ceiling[1], and the Armory are particularly magnificent. Below the castle hill, the 12.4-hectare English-style castle park with two ponds extends to the north and east. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_P%C3%BCchau

Interesting hiking trail on the Way of St. James

The church and the castle are the landmarks of Püchau. The castle park is advertised on information boards as something special, but it makes a pitiful and totally neglected impression.