ディポルディスヴァルトの峡谷・トップ20

The Rabenauer Grund (in the valley of the Rote Weißeritz) is unique.

The Nöthnitzbach is a right-hand tributary of the Kaitzbach. It originates in Bannewitz and flows through the towns of Gostritz and Mockritz, south of Dresden. In Gostritz and Mockritz, it receives five significant discharges of rainwater and mixed sewage, which significantly increases its water flow here. The Nöthnitzbach therefore roughly doubles the discharge of the Kaitzbach at its mouth. The course of the stream has remained unchanged since time immemorial. In the towns of Welschhufe, Nöthnitz, and Mockritz, it has been partially dammed or piped. In Bannewitz, a storage canal with a capacity of 5,000 cubic meters and four smaller stormwater retention basins (flood retention basins) were built between 1994 and 2000. Following the experience of the 2002 flood, the construction of another flood retention basin in Nöthnitz became necessary (2006).

For all railway enthusiasts, I recommend taking the steam locomotive from Hainsberg to Dippoldiswalde. The bikes go in the parcel wagon and you can enjoy the snorting and pounding of the old locomotive through the narrow Rabenauer Grund. Once you're at the top, you cycle back down to Hainsberg in the same way. If you want to avoid the stairs (approx. 80m) before Rabenau, you can turn right onto Mühlweg just before the bridge (but it's steep). Otherwise, the whole route is also suitable for children and families with grandma and grandpa. It's always slightly downhill, and tired or swollen feet can always cool off in the red Weißeritz. Bring a picnic backpack and blanket and in summer bring your swimwear for a dip in the Malter dam - a wonderful swimming lake. There are wonderful beer gardens at the Rabenau and Cossmannsdorf train stations and, with a bit of luck, you can admire the next steam locomotive. For me, this route is a dream in any season...

A nice quiet spot!

Beautiful, slightly enchanted gorge

A few meters next to the Weißeritzpark there is a beautiful little gorge with an end point with a lot of views. Also worthwhile in leafless seasons because of the good all-round visibility. You can then return to Weißeritzpark via Somsdorf.

Steps a bit steep, but especially in the leafless season with interesting views of the red Weisseritz and Freital

Nice way to walk