Gaustritz: Village Square and Hiking Trails

At the village square, Gaustritz reveals itself as a place of rural history and a meeting point for three hiking trails. A rustic seating area and a fire pit are suitable for a picnic; information boards and exhibits draw attention to Gaustritz and its surroundings. The combination of culture, a place to rest and hiking trails gives the square more than one role. Here, you can discover historical evidence or plan a hike.

A village square for history and picnics

The information boards and exhibits introduce the rural history of Gaustritz and its surroundings. This means you can consider the village square a destination in its own right: the historical information relates to a specific place and can be experienced alongside the objects displayed there. The rustic seating area and fire pit are also suitable for a picnic. This brings cultural discoveries and a break together in the same place. Facilities and exhibits may change over time; check local information before your visit.

Historical evidence at the square

Historical objects at the village square include a memorial stone to King Albert of Saxony, an early historical grave slab with an explanatory panel, a historic water intake and a millstone from the former Gebergrund Mill, also called Gaustritz Mill. The objects offer different points of reference: the memorial stone commemorates King Albert, the explanatory panel accompanies the grave slab, and the millstone is connected to a named former mill. So at the square, you will find not only references to one person, but several specific testimonies to local history. By looking at the objects one by one, you can focus on a particular name or object and appreciate the variety of historical information.

Three hiking trails, one shared meeting point

Three hiking trails meet at the village square; all continue in the direction of the Babisnau Poplar. They approach from different directions: from Goppeln, from Lockwitz/Prohlis, or from the Gebergrund via a side valley. The square is therefore a shared meeting point for trails approaching from different directions, as well as a landmark for continuing towards the Babisnau Poplar. To plan your route, you can first choose the most suitable approach and use the square as a shared reference point. Check the signposting and trail conditions on site. If you would like to combine a hike with a look at the village’s history, information boards and historical objects are also along your route at the same square.

Plan your stay around your interests

Consider whether you would like to spend time at the village square mainly for its history and picnic facilities, or take the intersecting hiking trails into account when planning your trip.

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