Pöppelmann Bridge (Grimma) – Bismarck Tower, Höfgen loop from Grimma oberer Bahnhof

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Pöppelmann Bridge (Grimma) – Bismarck Tower, Höfgen loop from Grimma oberer Bahnhof

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Pöppelmann Bridge (Grimma) – Bismarck Tower, Höfgen loop from Grimma oberer Bahnhof

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13.3km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 9.17 km for 79 m

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After 13.1 km for 79 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.20 km

Grimma Market Square and Old Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

with a beautiful old town hall, city administration and the market fountain, also called Eva fountain, Eva with an apple in her right hand, built in 1912

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2.26 km

Grimma Town Hall

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The first mention was in 1305. It was destroyed by the town fire in 1442 and rebuilt in its current form in 1538 to 1585. It is one of the best-preserved Renaissance town halls in Saxony.

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2.95 km

Pöppelmann Bridge (Grimma)

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If you had to choose between the concrete bridge and the baroque Pöppelmann Bridge, it would be clear.
It's a shame that such architecture no longer exists.
Great bridge with hollows and city views.

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3.64 km

View of Grimma and the Mulde River

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Until 2008, the beautiful river Mulde even gave the surrounding district its name. Then the Muldentalkreis was merged with the Leipzig district.

Of course, hiking in the Muldental is still fantastic. Among other things, on this idyllic path.

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4.26 km

Beach

4.94 km

Rabenstein Viewpoint over the Mulde River

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A very nice hiking trail along the Mulde. The Rabenstein crowns it with a beautiful view of the landscape. The “Way of the Stones” also leads along here with 26 …

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6.39 km

Aueholz

Forest

7.11 km

Bismarck Tower, Höfgen

Highlight • Monument

Had the beautiful tower included in a tour of Grimma, the tower is beautifully situated and open to explore.
Unfortunately, the view is not the highlight we had hoped for.

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8.72 km

Höfgen Water Mill

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In the water mill, which is around 300 years old, there is a technical display system in which you can relive the life of 200 years ago. In addition to …

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9.43 km

Blick zur Schiffsmühle

Viewpoint

9.93 km

Nimbschen monastery ruins

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Interesting information on the history of Katharina von Bora (Lutheran) and the Reformation. Accessible all year round and free of charge.

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13.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.48 km

3.32 km

1.50 km

849 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

3.76 km

2.99 km

1.83 km

550 m

249 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

8°C

3°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

May 6, 2022,Grimma-Kloster Nimbschen-Höfgen-Bismarckturm-Rabenstein-Grimma

The start and end point was the free Rewe car park in the immediate vicinity of the Pöppelmannbrücke, where there is also a free toilet if required.

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April 4, 2025,Nach Steinskulpturen

I've been hiking for a few years now—always along the water somehow—but I've rarely done such an entertaining tour.

The bridges, the monastery ruins, the sculptures at various locations, the ferry crossing, the Bismarck Tower, the hiking trails, the weir at the suspension bridge, the castle—all very impressive, simply beautiful. Highly recommended.

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October 6, 2024,Klosterruine Nimbschen – Hängebrücke Grimma Runde von Grimma

Really beautiful! Who would have thought that Grimma is such a beautiful town and has such beautiful surroundings. It was really a surprise. Such a beautiful mix of modern and old buildings and creativity and commitment! The highlight was of course the private ferry! You call the ferryman with an old ferry bell! ❤️

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September 8, 2024,Hike Deluxe Themenwanderung zum Kloster Nimbschen

Day 2 of the Hike Deluxe led us to Grimma today. We opted for the themed hike to the Nimbschen monastery ruins and information about Katharina von Bora, so we had an entertaining walk over the Pöppelmann Bridge along the Mulde. On the way we learned all sorts of interesting facts about the history of Grimma and the flood damage …

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October 28, 2021,Grimma - Klosterruine Nimbschen - Höfgen und an der Mulde zurück

Started today in the best autumn hiking weather in Grimma and walked to the ruins of the Nimbschen monastery, also known from Katharina von Bora.
Then crossed over the Mulde to Höfgen with the call ferry. A cozy village with a water mill, orchards, fortified church and ship mill. At the wild and romantic hollow, the path of the stones …

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October 13, 2024,Runde von Grimma - Nimbschen - Höfgen und zurück ⛅️🥾⛴️🍂🌬️

We started from the free car park 🅿️ at the Pöppelmann Bridge in Grimma, on the Muldeweg to Nimbschen, crossed with the steel cable ferry, had a rest at the Höfgen water mill and along the Mulde back to Grimma! Beautiful, but very windy route ⛅️🌬️
The friendly ferryman ⛴️ is looking for a bride by the way - if …

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September 29, 2025,☀️Weg der Steine 🪨Mulde💦Höfgen bis Grimma🍀🌉🌳💦

With plenty of sunshine ☀️ at 16°C, we headed to Höfgen on the Mulde. We continued along the Mulde, following the Stone Path 🪨 to Grimma with its Jutta Park and Bismarck Tower, which we discovered for the first time. You get a beautiful view from up there.

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