Altzella Abbey – Gothic Prayer Column loop from Nossen

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Saxon Elbland

Nossen

Altzella Abbey – Gothic Prayer Column loop from Nossen

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Altzella Abbey – Gothic Prayer Column loop from Nossen

00:36

2.23km

30m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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460 m

Kloster Altzella Monastery and Park

Highlight • Religious Site

In the past Altzella Monastery was the most important Cistercian abbey in Central Germany. Today the complex is a romantic landscaped park with medieval ruins and gardens.

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490 m

Altzella Abbey

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The monastery location is well worth seeing! The former Cistercian abbey was one of the most important monasteries in Central Saxony in the Middle Ages. The terrain is huge. Unfortunately, …

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601 m

Romanesque Portal at Altzella Abbey

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Originally, this portal was the only entrance to the monastery, which was surrounded by a wall about a kilometer long. It was built at the end of the 12th century. The building material consists of brick and Rochlitz porphyry.

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979 m

Paradise Garden at Altzella Monastery

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The small herb and plant garden is maintained by volunteers and is lovingly designed. Located a little away from the ruins on the outer monastery wall, you will certainly find some peace and quiet here.

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1.14 km

Bridge over the Freiberger Mulde

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From the bridge you have a wonderful view over the Freiberger Mulde. VEB Möbelfrabrik Nossen was located on the former company premises.

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1.49 km

Confluence of the Pitschebach and the Freiberger Mulde

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Mouth of the Pitschebach in the Freiberger Mulde.

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1.68 km

Gothic Prayer Column

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This 15th-century column was originally erected in front of the monastery portal and was later moved to its current location when the park was laid out.

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2.04 km