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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Großcotta Church

Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Saxon Switzerland

Dohma

Großcotta Church

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Großcotta Church

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

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2. Stairway to Cottaer Spitzberg – View from Weißenoher Weg loop from Ebenheit

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3. View from Weißenoher Weg – Zehistaer Cliffs loop from Cotta

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Wurmi_TV_Nature

April 18, 2025

A beautiful church, and the overall picture,
church and castle, looks truly
great.

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Predecessor buildings on the site of the Großcotta church already existed in the 14th century.

At the end of the 15th century,
a new building was built, which was rebuilt several times in the 17th and 18th centuries, or expanded several times. By the 16th century,
it had been a parish church; Kleincotta and Neundorf were part of the parishes. Around 1620, it received its squat-looking church tower.

After Baron von Friesen took possession of the manor in 1662, he had the castle built in Großcotta in the immediate vicinity of the church.

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Teufelchen New

November 19, 2025

Over the centuries, much has changed and been built, including a castle, a church with a cemetery, and much more. Cotta had a favorable starting position for development, as it was located directly on the postal road, which, however, also meant increased dangers during wartime.

Predecessor buildings on the site of the Großcotta church existed as early as the 14th century. At the end of the 15th century, a new building was erected, which was remodeled or extended several times in the 17th and 18th centuries. It was already a parish church in the 16th century, encompassing Kleincotta and Neundorf. Around 1620, it received its squat-looking church tower, and since 1746, it has been equipped with a sundial. In 1813, during the Wars of Liberation, Grand Duke Konstantin of Russia stayed in the church. At that time, members of the Russian army also plundered the interior. The nave with its wooden ceiling was rebuilt in 1830. Another renovation took place in 1880. The chancel still has late Gothic rib vaults inside. In earliest times, there was a cemetery in the churchyard. As early as 1590, it was moved to the northern slope of the Spitzberg due to lack of space and expanded again in 1887.

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Elevation 260 m

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

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1. Stairway to Cottaer Spitzberg – View from Weißenoher Weg loop from Rottwerndorf

2. Stairway to Cottaer Spitzberg – View from Weißenoher Weg loop from Ebenheit

3. View from Weißenoher Weg – Zehistaer Cliffs loop from Cotta

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