Discover Rossau

Rossau offers a range of starting points for a stay, including its Romanesque church, a water-ski cableway and a race track. Trails in the Zschopau Valley offer a different focus on nature and hiking; the wider Mittelsachsen destination has further cultural and scenic attractions. The places and activities below cover different themes and give you a concrete starting point for choosing your excursions.

Rossau Church and its architectural history

Rossau Church is a Romanesque hall church dating from the 12th or 13th century. Its architectural and decorative history spans several periods: the winged altarpiece dates from 1521, and the Gothic roof turret from 1529. The organ was built between 1660 and 1670 and is considered one of the oldest in Saxony. The churchyard is also protected. The different dates make clear that the church’s construction and furnishings come from different centuries.

Leisure and trails

Rossau has a water-ski cableway on the edge of its commercial area and a race track in the Rossauer Großwald forest. The two facilities offer different kinds of leisure activity and complement the church’s historical focus with other themes. Check the latest information on operating hours and access before making plans.

A hike in the Zschopau Valley can take in shallow sections of the river, interesting plant life and pastures. The route can continue via the Krumbach ferry towards Biensdorf and the suspension bridge near Sachsenburg. You can also combine the hike with a ride on the historic mining railway in Schönborn-Dreiwerden. Check the Krumbach ferry’s current timetable before your trip.

Another destination is in Schönborn-Dreiwerden, in the municipality of Rossau: at the “Alte Hoffnung Erbstolln” visitor mine, visitors travel by boat underground. Before setting out, check the visitor mine’s current operating arrangements.

More destinations in the wider Mittelsachsen destination

The wider Mittelsachsen destination also offers landscapes and geological attractions. Rochlitzer Berg is 353 metres high and a remnant of volcanic activity. It contains red porphyry tuff, considered unique in Germany and Europe. The Porphyrland Geopark in Mittelsachsen is ideal for hiking and cycling. Sailing is also possible on the Kriebstein Reservoir.

Cultural attractions in Mittelsachsen include several museums and exhibitions. Rochsburg Castle has housed a museum since 1911. The “People Make Clothes” exhibition at the castle features 52 costumes spanning 1,000 years of European fashion history. At Freudenstein Castle, the terra mineralia exhibition showcases more than 3,500 minerals, gemstones and meteorites. Lichtenwalde Castle displays objects from foreign cultures as well as porcelain, lacquerware, furniture and silk embroideries.

For trips that include a summer cultural programme, the Mittelsächsischer Kultursommer is another option: the festival takes place every year, lasts three months and includes more than 40 events in Mittelsachsen. The programmes vary from year to year, so check the specific event dates for your travel dates.

If physical accessibility is important when planning your excursions, note the information about Rochlitz Castle: the castle is not fully accessible to visitors with limited mobility, although some highlights can be explored with only a few steps.

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