Königsweg - A Hiker's Favorite in Dresden's Elbland Region

Highlights on the Tour

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Information

Culturally interesting
Rest stop available
Loop trail

Starting point

The circular hike begins at the main entrance to Moritzburg Castle (Schlossdamm), at the castle parking lot

Destination

The circular hike ends at the main entrance to Moritzburg Castle (Schlossdamm), at the castle parking lot

Author's tip

Combine your hike with a visit to Moritzburg Castle and its rotating exhibitions. Alternatively, you can visit the game reserve and the Käthe Kollwitz Museum. Find out about current events at the Moritzburg Information Center, Tel. 035207-8540. Take advantage of the dining options at Mittelteich (km 6: “Seeblick” restaurant) or at Fasanenschlösschen (km 9: “Marcolini,” “Ausspanne”).

Getting there by car

From Dresden: Take the S 179 to Moritzburg, about 30 minutes by car

From the A4, Dresden-Wilder Mann exit and Dresden Airport: Take the S81 to the S179, about 15 minutes by car

From Meissen, Coswig:

Take

the S80 to Moritzburg, about 25 minutes by car

From Großenhain: Take the S81, about 30 minutes by car

Directions via the A13 from Berlin: Take the Radeburg exit—drive through Berbisdorf to Moritzburg

Parking

Moritzburg Castle Parking Lot (Markttreff) and 5 other parking lots nearby (paid parking; please follow the parking signs)

Public transport

By bus:

Moritzburg, Schloss or Markt stop

Line +477 from Radeburg, Großenhain, and Dresden

Line 405 from Radeburg and Coswig

Line 458 from Großenhain

By train:

Lößnitzgrundbahn from Radebeul-Ost or Radeburg to Moritzburg Station

Transit Information - Sachsenauskunft

Equipment

Sturdy shoes; otherwise, no special requirements.

Safety guidelines

The trail is almost entirely flat and accessible. In rainy weather, some sections of the trail may be slightly muddy. More than 95% of the trail consists of natural or sand-and-gravel paths. Benches are available at intervals of approximately 500 meters or less.

Literature

A hiking trail flyer with a map and directions for the route is available at the Moritzburg Information Center, Schlossallee 3b.

You can also download the brochure for the popular "Königsweg" hiking trail here:

https://www.dresden-elbland.de/r/626723620?page=media%2Fdownload

Map/Maps

The route is included in all regional map series.

Overview Map: Dresden Elbland's Favorite Hiking Trails

More info / Links

Parking is available right at the start and end of the tour (Moritzburg Castle parking lot).

You can pick up the route flyer and maps at the Moritzburg Information Center (100 m away, Schlossallee 3b).

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