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Accommodation in Rossau
Rossau has two distinct sides: a Romanesque hall church with architectural features from several centuries, as well as a cable waterski lift on the edge of the industrial estate and a race track in the Rossauer GroĂźwald. The mix of architectural history and leisure activities gives visitors different ways to enjoy a stay here.
Rossau Church and its layers of history
Rossau Church is a Romanesque hall church dating from the 12th or 13th century. Its winged altarpiece dates from 1521, and the Gothic roof turret was built in 1529. The organ was built between 1660 and 1670 and is considered one of the oldest in Saxony. The Romanesque design and later additions thus stand in a clear chronological relationship.
The churchyard is also protected. The dates show that the church cannot be reduced to a single period: its Romanesque layout, later additions and 17th-century organ form several historical layers.
Leisure activities with different characters
Rossau has a cable waterski lift on the edge of the industrial estate and a race track in the Rossauer GroĂźwald. The locations point to two different settings: the lift is on the edge of the industrial estate, while the race track is in the forest. Water-based leisure and motor racing thus provide contrasting options. Check current operating and access arrangements before visiting.
Hiking in the Zschopau Valley
A hike in the Zschopau Valley can take in shallow stretches of the river, interesting flora and pastureland. The Krumbach ferry is another possible stop; the route can continue 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. This adds a historic train journey to the hike. If you plan to take the ferry, check its current service in advance.
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More topics in the wider destination of Central Saxony
The wider destination of Central Saxony offers other topics that take you in a different direction. Rochlitzer Berg, which rises 353 metres, is a remnant of volcanic activity; its red porphyry tuff is considered unique in Germany and Europe. The terra mineralia exhibition at Freudenstein Castle presents more than 3,500 minerals, gemstones and meteorites. Rochsburg Castle has housed a museum since 1911; the “People Make Clothes” exhibition features 52 costumes spanning 1,000 years of European fashion history. Those interested in geology and minerals can explore Rochlitzer Berg and the exhibition as different ways into the subject. The costumes at Rochsburg, by contrast, focus on clothing and fashion history.
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