The Weißeritztalbahn is Germany's longest-running public narrow-gauge railway. It runs from Freital-Hainsberg through the Rote Weißeritz Valley to the spa town of Kipsdorf in the Ore Mountains.
Take a trip back in time on Germany’s oldest narrow-gauge railway still in public service! Since 1882, the Weißeritztalbahn has been chugging along on its 750-mm track through one of Europe’s most beautiful railway landscapes—with historic steam locomotive service every day.
Your journey begins in Freital-Hainsberg with the powerful whistle of the locomotive and takes you through the wild and romantic Rote-Weißeritz Valley. The train winds its way through deeply carved rock faces, repeatedly crossing the little Rote Weißeritz River and climbing meter by meter in elevation. Particularly spectacular: the climb to Kipsdorf, where the steam engine unleashes its full power—you can even hear it.
Highlights at a glance:
Nostalgic atmosphere—steam, wood, and steel, just as they were over 140 years ago
Pure nature – wild and romantic river landscapes and rock formations in the Eastern Ore Mountains,
Cultural stops – historic Dippoldiswalde and mining history in Kipsdorf
Family-friendly—an adventure for young and old alike; the Malter Dam also invites
you
to take a dip
Hop on board and enjoy the tranquil ride—the perfect combination of engineering history and a nature experience. Ideal for a day trip or as part of a hiking or biking tour!
