Meissen Old Town – Meissen Cathedral loop from Meißen

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Meissen Old Town – Meissen Cathedral loop from Meißen

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Meissen Old Town – Meissen Cathedral loop from Meißen

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5.20km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.21 km

Meissen Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

A great sight. And yes, it is an imposing building. That was not always the case, because the town hall stood empty for a long time and could no longer …

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1.31 km

Picturesque medieval streets, a majestic castle, dreamy cafes and vineyards. Caspar David Friedrich loved Meissen and the nearby Holy Cross Monastery. Several drawings were created here. His watercolor “View of …

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1.46 km

View of the Steps to the Cathedral

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The steps to Meissen Cathedral, often part of historical ascents like the Amtsstufen or the Rote Stufen, are historic paths on the Burgberg. They lead to the Gothic cathedral, begun …

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1.49 km

Historic circular walk around Meissen Cathedral and Castle

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The circular route leads from the entrance at the hollow path behind the Burglehnhaus below the Mittleres Torhaus, the Steinerne Brücke, the Kornhaus, the Albrechtsburg and the Cathedral to the …

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1.66 km

Meissen Cathedral

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Meissen Cathedral
The cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and St. Donatus on the castle hill in Meißen was the formative center of the diocese and the March of Meißen …

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2.21 km

Middle Castle Gate (Gatehouse of Meissen)

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The Meissen Gatehouse, also known as the "Middle Castle Gate", secured access to the castle complex in the Middle Ages.

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2.72 km

Church of Our Lady, Meissen

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The Frauenkirche, the market square, the many historical buildings and the Albrechtsburg castle with the cathedral towering over the city form an incomparable ensemble. Take your time to explore the …

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2.77 km

Meissen Market Square

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Many old houses and the cobblestones take you back in time. The restaurants offer a varied cuisine. Many small shops offer their goods for sale. Take a look, everyone will find something here and not always just kitsch.

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5.20 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.93 km

1.73 km

851 m

591 m

115 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

283 m

259 m

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 11 November

7°C

2°C

69 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 4, 2022,Meißen, kurze klassische Runde

Afternoon trip to one of the most beautiful small towns in Saxony (and cradle of Saxony), small alleys, colorful medieval houses, very lively squares, cafes and ice cream - unfortunately we didn't get Meißner Fummel anywhere :-(
The Meissen Cathedral, built from 1260 to about 1410, impresses on the outside with its magnificent tower front (completed in 1909), but much …

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March 18, 2022,🛍🌞 Meißen • Sightseeing 😊🙃😎

Friday afternoon... escaped the stress of the big city and strolled by 🔆 light through the old and beautifully prepared streets of Meissen 🏰. Browse through unusual shops with Krims 🎏 and Krams 🎐. Ice cream 🍨 lick before the sun says goodbye towards the end of the day. 🛍👚Clothing for 🌺spring with fresh colors🎨. Visit the castle 🏰 with …

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December 31, 2025,Winterliche Meißner Altstadtrunde an Silvester

I had to recreate the tour in Komoot because my phone diligently flew over half the city, dipped into the Elbe river, and balanced on rooftops.

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September 14, 2025,2025-🥾-059-SN: Sonntagsspaziergang in Meißen 🔄

The day started with rain, after a rainy night. Not exactly perfect for the next hike with rock climbing... besides, Koko isn't the only one who enjoys a quiet, chill-out day.
Her rest time has pretty much dwindled on vacation. A new apartment every few days, with unfamiliar noises, and on top of that, she's almost constantly on the move. …

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August 9, 2022,Meißen und ein paar Sehenswürdigkeiten

Short little tour of Meissen to round off the energy reserves with a delicious lunch

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May 7, 2026,Altstadttour durch Meißen 🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️🚶🏼‍♂️‍➡️🏚️🗝️

Today we took a short walk through the old town of Meißen. The many small alleys and shops give the city a very special charm.
A visit to the Meißen Porcelain Manufactory is definitely worthwhile – there you get a good impression of why the porcelain and the figures are so valuable.

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