RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Discover
Places to see
Germany
Saxony
Upper Lusatia
Bautzen
Bischofswerda

Fronfeste Tower (Bischofswerda)

Highlight • Historical Site

Fronfeste Tower (Bischofswerda)

Hiking

4.7

(44)

Cycling

4.4

(14)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

SaveShare
  • More
  • Location: Bischofswerda, Bautzen, Upper Lusatia, Saxony, Germany

    SaveShare
  • More
  • Take Me There

    Tips

    February 22, 2021

    Hiking

    Built around 1286, the Fronfeste originally served to fortify the Dresden Gate. However, it was later used as a prison and detention center. Also known as the Büttelturm or Stockhaus, it is the oldest surviving building in the city of Bischofswerda.
    (Source bischofswerda.de)
    Translated by•

    August 14, 2025

    Hiking

    City fortifications from the late 13th century.
    The Fronfeste, or gate tower of the former Dresden Gate, probably dates back to the 14th century.
    The Fronfeste acquired its present appearance after the city fire of 1813. It is the last remaining tower of the city fortifications.
    burgenwelt.org/deutschland/bischofswerda_sm/object.php
    Translated by•

    August 22, 2021

    Hiking

    Who expects such a system in Bischofswerda. Unfortunately, nothing is described on the building.
    Translated by•
    guide_signup

    Sign up for a free komoot account to get 3 more insider tips and takes.

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Fronfeste Tower (Bischofswerda)

    placeholder

    4.7

    (3)

    12

    hikers

    #1.

    St. Mary's Church Goldbach – Rest Area at Sommersteg loop from Bischofswerda

    10.4km

    02:47

    110m

    110m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate with deviceSend to Phone
    Moderate
    placeholder

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Easy
    placeholder

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Easy

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 280 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Sunday 11 October

    12°C

    4°C

    -- %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: -- km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Location: Bischofswerda, Bautzen, Upper Lusatia, Saxony, Germany

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Electoral Saxon Post Milestone Bischofswerda

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy