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View of Meissen Cathedral – Meissen Market Square loop from Meissen

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View of Meissen Cathedral – Meissen Market Square loop from Meissen

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View of Meissen Cathedral – Meissen Market Square loop from Meissen

01:16

4.84km

40m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.46 km

View of Meissen Cathedral

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a sight! The medieval cathedral in Meissen is not only the city's landmark, but also a real feast for the eyes. Don't forget your camera!

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1.57 km

View of Albrechtsburg Castle and Meissen Cathedral from the Old Town Bridge

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A walk across the Old Town Bridge is highly recommended. From here you have a wonderful view of the castle, the Elbe valley, the other two bridges and the sights at each bridgehead, such as the Kändler fountain and the post mile post.

The Old Town Bridge in Meißen is a 205-meter-long road bridge that spans the Elbe at river kilometer 82.2. It carries state road 177 with three lanes and pedestrian and cycle paths on both sides and serves as a connection between the old town of Meißen and the districts on the right bank of the Elbe.

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1.99 km

Meissen Market Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Many old houses and the cobblestones take you back in time. The restaurants offer a varied cuisine. Many small shops offer their goods for sale. Take a look, everyone will find something here and not always just kitsch.

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2.05 km

Meissen Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

A great sight. And yes, it is an imposing building. That was not always the case, because the town hall stood empty for a long time and could no longer be used due to its poor condition. The renovation could not begin until the end of the 20th century. The exterior renovation was completed in 2001 and the interior renovation was started in the years that followed. Most recently, in 2009, the new staircase to the huge council chamber, which can accommodate 200 people, was inaugurated.

A touching story became known in 2008 when a 200-year-old love letter was found during the restoration of the interior, which testifies to an unhappy love. The letter is shown today in the exhibition of the city museum.

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2.16 km

Meissen Old Town

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Picturesque medieval streets, a majestic castle, dreamy cafes and vineyards. Caspar David Friedrich loved Meissen and the nearby Holy Cross Monastery. Several drawings were created here. His watercolor “View of Meißen” shows the city from the right bank of the Elbe.

The ruins of the Cistercian monastery complex “Heilig Kreuz”, which Friedrich liked to draw, were taken over by the Meißner Hahnemann Center in 2012. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann was the founder of homeopathy. The Kupferstich-Kabinett Dresden houses other works by Friedrich related to Meißen, including “View from the Chapter Hall” and “Gothic Church Tower in Meißen”.

Caspar David Friedrich is also part of the program of the Meißen Literature Festival in June 2024. All information about the festival: literaturfest-meissen.de

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2.30 km

Church of Our Lady, Meissen

Highlight • Religious Site

The Frauenkirche, the market square, the many historical buildings and the Albrechtsburg castle with the cathedral towering over the city form an incomparable ensemble. Take your time to explore the city and perhaps stop off at one or two wine bars to sample the good Saxon wine.

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2.69 km

Historic circular walk around Meissen Cathedral and Castle

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Fantastic views wherever you look. Whether to the vineyards, towards the Elbe or to the incredible buildings.

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2.72 km

View of the Steps to the Cathedral

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The ascent to the cathedral is great. The cathedral itself is then very sublime and impressive. A visit is worthwhile.

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4.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.85 km

1.50 km

1.06 km

406 m

Surfaces

4.18 km

579 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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View of Meissen Cathedral – Meissen Market Square loop from Meissen

View of Meissen Cathedral

View of Albrechtsburg Castle and Meissen Cathedral from the Old Town Bridge

Meissen Market Square

Meissen Town Hall

Meissen Old Town

Church of Our Lady, Meissen

Historic circular walk around Meissen Cathedral and Castle

View of the Steps to the Cathedral

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