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Nossen

Altzella Abbey – Gothic Prayer Column loop from Nossen

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Saxon Elbland

Nossen

Altzella Abbey – Gothic Prayer Column loop from Nossen

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Altzella Abbey – Gothic Prayer Column loop from Nossen

00:36

2.22km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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457 m

Kloster Altzella Monastery and Park

Highlight • Religious Site

In the past Altzella Monastery was the most important Cistercian abbey in Central Germany. Today the complex is a romantic landscaped park with medieval ruins and gardens.

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Altzella Abbey

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The monastery location is well worth seeing! The former Cistercian abbey was one of the most important monasteries in Central Saxony in the Middle Ages. The terrain is huge. Unfortunately, …

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597 m

Romanesque Portal at Altzella Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Originally, this portal was the only entrance to the monastery, which was surrounded by a wall about a kilometer long. It was built at the end of the 12th century. The building material consists of brick and Rochlitz porphyry.

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Paradise Garden at Altzella Monastery

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The small herb and plant garden is maintained by volunteers and is lovingly designed. Located a little away from the ruins on the outer monastery wall, you will certainly find some peace and quiet here.

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1.14 km

Bridge over the Freiberger Mulde

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From the bridge you have a wonderful view over the Freiberger Mulde. VEB Möbelfrabrik Nossen was located on the former company premises.

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1.48 km

Confluence of the Pitschebach and the Freiberger Mulde

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Mouth of the Pitschebach in the Freiberger Mulde.

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1.68 km

Gothic Prayer Column

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This 15th-century column was originally erected in front of the monastery portal and was later moved to its current location when the park was laid out.

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2.04 km

Kloster Altzella train stop

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Stop of the Zellwald 🚆 Bahn. From time to time a train runs for tourism purposes.

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2.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

932 m

610 m

539 m

106 m

Surfaces

903 m

559 m

521 m

165 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 16 July

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Altzella Abbey – Gothic Prayer Column loop from Nossen

Kloster Altzella Monastery and Park

Altzella Abbey

Romanesque Portal at Altzella Abbey

Paradise Garden at Altzella Monastery

Bridge over the Freiberger Mulde

Confluence of the Pitschebach and the Freiberger Mulde

Gothic Prayer Column

Kloster Altzella train stop

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