Before the Thirty Years' War, the Zehista manor was converted into a castle. During the siege of Pirna in this war, the castle temporarily housed the headquarters of the Swedish …

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The castle had been empty since 1995. In 2011, a private investor began renovating the main building. This work was largely completed in December 2014. The castle is now used for residential purposes (9 apartments).
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1. Gasthof Zur Post Zehista – Zehista Castle loop from Köttewitz

11.4km

03:05

150m

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

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2. View from Steinhübel – Hallstein Viewpoint loop from Dohma

11.2km

03:09

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Japanese Garden in Zuschendorf – Zehista Castle loop from Dohma

4.41km

01:10

40m

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

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Elevation 190 m

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Sunday 22 March

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Location: Pirna, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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Zehista Castle

1. Gasthof Zur Post Zehista – Zehista Castle loop from Köttewitz

2. View from Steinhübel – Hallstein Viewpoint loop from Dohma

3. Japanese Garden in Zuschendorf – Zehista Castle loop from Dohma

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