Cat Steps – View of Albrechtsburg Castle loop from Meissen

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Cat Steps – View of Albrechtsburg Castle loop from Meissen

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Cat Steps – View of Albrechtsburg Castle loop from Meissen

01:45

6.17km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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586 m

Heiliger Grund

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The short, deeply cut valley has always been called this. It runs through the area from Proschwitz in the direction of Zscheila to Fürstengraben.
The name Heiliger Grund goes back …

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1.95 km

Bench With a View of Meissen Cathedral

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after the stairs, a bench to rest 😊

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1.97 km

Cat Steps

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After a quick ascent, a great view over the Elbe valley.

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2.79 km

Knorre Rocks near Meissen

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A wonderful little place. Just sit on the ground and enjoy the view over Meissen!
I took a break here and found it quite magical to have something to drink …

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3.43 km

Knorrgrund

Forest

4.18 km

Proschwitz Vineyards above the Bennokanzel

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Since 2012, the German Wine Institute has chosen the most beautiful vantage points of all 13 wine-growing regions, always at intervals of several years. A public online vote then decides …

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4.58 km

Scheechhäusel at the Katzenstufen

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View of the castle

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4.88 km

View of Albrechtsburg Castle

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The Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen is one of the most important historical buildings in Germany and is considered the oldest castle in the German-speaking world.

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5.20 km

B. Schmid Winery — Seasonal Wine Tavern

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In summer, with nice weather and a glass of wine, simply sit and enjoy the peace and the view. Cheers! 🍷

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6.17 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.84 km

1.58 km

550 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.20 km

2.13 km

753 m

672 m

375 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

7°C

-1°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

October 7, 2025,Sagen rund um Meißen-Zum Schloss Proschwitz

Today we wanted to visit Meissen. Since the old town isn't that big, we went on a hike through the vineyards first. We walked in a figure-eight, so we could enjoy Saxony's most beautiful vineyard views of 2016 twice. 😉.
We received a warm welcome at Proschwitz Castle. We naturally enjoyed a glass of wine with tarte flambée and winemaker's …

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