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Taurastein Triangulation Station No. 93

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Taurastein Triangulation Station No. 93

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Location: Taura, Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany

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1. Taurastein Tower – Hänflingsberg Viewpoint loop from Taura

22.9km

01:31

230m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Taurastein Tower – Old Salt Road loop from Burgstädt

36.3km

02:14

360m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Taurastein Tower – Bridge Memorial Herrenhaide loop from Mohsdorf

12.4km

01:00

140m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Siegfried

August 29, 2018

Anyone heading for this point is standing on a mountain; all Royal Saxon triangulation stations are on hilltops.

Station No. 93 Taurastein is a 2nd order station in the triangular network of the Royal Saxon triangulation. In the 19th century, optical measuring devices were fixed to the monoliths in order to target other stations for surveying purposes. Most of these technical monuments are still preserved and since they are all on hilltops, they always offer a great view of Saxony as a destination.

From this station, the 1st order stations No. 16 (Pfaffenberg) and No. 17 (Rochlitz), as well as the 2nd order stations No. 91 (Dittersdorfer Höhe), No. 92 (Beutenberg), No. 94 (Sachsenburg), No. 99 (Erlau) and No. 120 (Ziegeheim) were targeted. The Saxon triangular network is considered a technical masterpiece of degree measurement, and was the most precise land survey in Europe at the time. Unfortunately, the pillar of the Beutenberg station no longer exists, but the Beutenberg in Chemnitz's Zeisigwald is a worthwhile destination. The nearby Taurastein tower provides a great panoramic view from the Taurastein.

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Karsten S. 🌲🚵‍♂️

April 13, 2020

There are still many of these stations in Saxony, simply under ´´Königl. Saxon triangulation´´ look on the Internet.

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Tobias aus LO

June 30, 2021

Open-air stage in the Wettinhain at the foot of the Taurastein. Super well-kept area with mini golf, playground and ice garden. Friendly staff and nice seating to enjoy your ice cream.

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Location: Taura, Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany

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Taurastein Triangulation Station No. 93

1. Taurastein Tower – Hänflingsberg Viewpoint loop from Taura

2. Taurastein Tower – Old Salt Road loop from Burgstädt

3. Taurastein Tower – Bridge Memorial Herrenhaide loop from Mohsdorf

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