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Pulsnitz

New Castle Pulsnitz – Pulsnitz — Gingerbread Town loop from Pulsnitz-Süd

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Upper Lusatia

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Pulsnitz

New Castle Pulsnitz – Pulsnitz — Gingerbread Town loop from Pulsnitz-Süd

Moderate

4.8

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New Castle Pulsnitz – Pulsnitz — Gingerbread Town loop from Pulsnitz-Süd

02:41

9.65km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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448 m

Pulsnitz Castle Pond

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Beautifully situated pond in the city center, in the associated park there are some modern sculptures.

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570 m

Pulsnitz Old Castle (Eustachius House)

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Old Castle/Eustachius House in Pulsnitz.

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Historic monument. Renaissance building from around 1600. Named after the builder and owner of the castle, Eustachius von Schlieben. Cellar vaults in the Romanesque architectural style from around 1200.

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667 m

New Castle Pulsnitz

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The renaissance castle of Pulsnitz, 25 kilometers northeast of Dresden, is the historical setting for a demanding and comprehensive rehabilitation medicine that is available to patients insured by law or …

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5.01 km

"Long bench" with a view of the valley

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Beautiful view of Steina and the Ohorner Steinberg.

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5.13 km

Schwedenstein Tower and Restaurant

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The ascent to the tower 1.,- p.E. It's worth it for us, great view from the tower. Next to the tower also a public toilet. Good refreshment possible in the restaurant.

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9.05 km

Pulsnitz — Gingerbread Town

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Pulsnitz was first mentioned on May 19, 1225. A Sorbian settlement with a moated castle had already developed here. Pulsnitz became the seat of a noble family who had a small castle built here (Wikipedia).

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9.06 km

New Town Hall Pulsnitz

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Beautiful old building.

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9.10 km

Pulsnitz market square with fountain

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The attraction of the marketplace is the octagonal sandstone market fountain from 1797. It is characterized by a newly cast fountain bowl based on old models with four water-spewing snake …

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9.65 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.98 km

1.99 km

1.81 km

1.68 km

124 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

2.42 km

1.98 km

1.42 km

239 m

165 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 6 July

25°C

16°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

January 11, 2026,Schlosspark Pulsnitz und eine Runde Richtung Schwedenstein und Gickelsberg

On sections of the trail with snowdrifts across the open fields, it was a bit strenuous at times today, but still beautiful in the sunshine. Therefore, we didn't go all the way up to the summit cross on the Gickelsberg. Below the Gickelsberg, there are also a few cross-country ski trails (groomed by the skiers themselves) which were quite busy. …

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New Castle Pulsnitz – Pulsnitz — Gingerbread Town loop from Pulsnitz-Süd

Pulsnitz Castle Pond

Pulsnitz Old Castle (Eustachius House)

New Castle Pulsnitz

"Long bench" with a view of the valley

Schwedenstein Tower and Restaurant

Pulsnitz — Gingerbread Town

New Town Hall Pulsnitz

Pulsnitz market square with fountain

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