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| federal state | Saxony | |
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| Residents | 626 (2011) | |
| height | 374 m | |
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Hinterhermsdorf is a village in the Saxon Switzerland on the border to Czech Republic, it belongs to the city Sebnitz. The place is in the national park Saxon Switzerland National Park and near the national park Bohemian Switzerland, it is a popular tourist destination.
background
The origins of the village development can be traced back to the timber industry and the transport of the felled timber Bad Schandau, Dresden and Meissen. What is left of it today are the so-called Upper and Lower Locks on the Kirnitzsch River, which runs past the village to the east and south. The river is also the border with the Czech Republic. Both locks are now technical monuments and no longer in operation. In the area of the upper lock, however, the tradition of a boat trip on an artificially dammed lake has been preserved.
Architecturally noteworthy are the half-timbered houses that have been preserved in Hinterhermsdorf and are typical of the region. 71 such buildings have been preserved in the village, 61 of which are listed. Half-timbered houses usually consist of at least two independent structures. A so-called block room within or as part of the building has its own foundation with walls and ceiling. That’s why a stud frame was built, it ties around the block room mostly in half-timbered construction.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is about 60 km away Dresden Airport.
By train and bus
With the long-distance traffic or the S1 from Dresden to Bad Schandau and from there with the bus line 241 to Hinterhermsdorf. Another train station is in Sebnitz, here the SB71 runs City railway Saxony to Pirna as well as a cross-border regional train Rumburk - Sebnitz - Bad Schandau - Schöna - Decin hl.n .. take the bus 268/269 there.
In the street
Hinterhermsdorf is best reached from the west via Dresden, then the A17 to Pirna and from there via the B172 to Bad Schandau. From Bad Schandau you take the S165 to your destination. The journey from the north goes via the A4 and further via Bischofswerda and Neustadt in Saxony to Sebnitz and then via the S165 to the district of Hinterhermsdorf.
mobility
Hinterhermsdorf is part of the Upper Elbe public transport network, tariff zone 72. All information is available on its WebsiteThe bus line 241 goes to Bad Schandau, Königstein and Pirna. The 268 and 269 to Sebnitz.
Tourist Attractions
Upper lock with boat trip
The reservoir in the romantic Kirnitzschtalklamm near Hinterhermsdorf is a popular excursion destination with 50,000 to 55,000 visitors annually and certainly one of the most beautiful natural destinations in Saxon Switzerland. The 700 m long journey in an open boat takes about 20 minutes. During the trip, the boat guide tells vividly about the Kirnitzsch, a love island and crocodiles that are supposed to be here ...
- Arrival by car: From Bad Schandau through the Kirnitzschtal to Hinterhermsdorf. From 1 Parking lot "Buchenparkhalle"; (Parking fee car 4 € / day). From the parking lot you walk at least 40 minutes to the, depending on the route 1 Upper lock (down to the valley with about 150 meters of altitude). The Eschenbach horse farm offers covered wagon rides from the car park to the upper lock. Duration: 3 hours. Price: 10 € per person (without boat trip, as of 06-2010)
- Getting there by public transport From Bad Schandau with the bus line 241 through the Kirnitzschtal to the 2 Stop "Hinterhermsdorf, Hope" the line 241. Or alternatively drive to the final stop "Erbgericht" in the center of the village. Footpath from the village to the upper lock: 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
- Opening times of the boat trip: Easter to October 31: Mon - Fri 9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Sat, Sun and public holidays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Fares: Adults: € 4, reduced: € 3, family ticket: € 9, (prices one-way; there is a small discount with the guest card)
- Information on the website of the Hinterhermsdorf community
- Tip for a small round tour: Simple boat trip on the upper lock and on the way back there is something worth seeing 2 Hermannseck climb. There are two paths leading to the cliff. Either the stairs, or what is much more adventurous: walk over them Hermannsstiege uphill. It's a narrow, narrow crevice with a small, steep stepladder - very interesting, but not for people who are afraid of tight spaces. Once at the top there is a nice, but not spectacular view of the valley. A small wooden hut offers protection from the weather. For a complete round trip from the parking lot to the boat station with a boat trip and then back to the parking lot, you have to calculate at least 2.5 to 3 hours for the boat trip with the shortest route and without waiting time. Attention: Mostly no cell phone reception on the tour.
Forest workers room
The forest workers' room is a small museum in which the life of a village forest worker family around the turn of the century is presented. The museum itself is housed in one of the typical half-timbered houses. Neudorfstraße 2, open Sat / Sun from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Angel Church
The end of the 17th century The built church is located in the village on a small hill. The beautiful hall church with a baroque three-winged altar was also recently renovated on the outside, unfortunately the interior cannot be visited regularly. The surrounding cemetery was built in front of the church in 1688 when the Rote Ruhr killed many people.
activities
Waldhusche
The so-called Waldhusche is a 66 hectare forest-historical open-air area. You can experience the history of forest management and natural processes in the forest on four themed trails (forest adventure trail, historical forest utilization trail, nature enjoyment trail and forest history trail) with 40 stations. The area is freely accessible all year round, the starting point is the parking lot at the Buchenparkhalle, also suitable for children.
shop
There is one in the village Village shop with a mixed range of goods and a baker.
kitchen
- Gasthof Erbgericht, Schandauer Str. 1. Large inn with hotel in the center of the village.
- 1 Inn to Hope, Schandauer Str. 74. The inn is housed in a beautiful old half-timbered house.
- 2 Gasthaus Zum Wanderstübel, Schandauer Str. 64.
- 3 Buchenparkhalle restaurant, Buchenstrasse 11 (right next to the Buchenparkhalle car park).
- 4 Herb stall at the forest, Rear clearing light 18. Officially belonging to the municipality of Saupsdorf, on the road from Hinterhermsdorf to Saupsdorf, this road is closed to general traffic from the restaurant in the direction of Saupsdorf.
nightlife
Hinterhermsdorf is a village and people spend their holidays here because of nature. For a lively nightlife, you can combine your vacation with a few days in nearby Dresden.
accommodation
- 1 Hotel & restaurant "Sonnenhof", Hinteres Räumicht 12, 01855 Hinterhermsdorf. Tel.: 49 (0)35974 50300, Fax: 49 (0)35974 50617, Email: [email protected]. Price: Single from € 39, double from € 58.
- 2 Forest pension "Obere Mühle", Heidelbachweg 1, 01855 Hinterhermsdorf. Tel.: 49 (0)35974 50320, Fax: 49 (0)35974 50320, Email: booking [email protected]. In the middle of the forest, just under 3 km east of Hinterhermsdorf.Feature: pension.Price: overnight stay from € 17.
Practical advice
- Tourist information in the guest house. Open: Opening times: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Mon - Fri 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Tue until 6 p.m., closed on Wednesdays in the winter months.
trips
Weifberg
The 478 m high Weifberg, on which a wooden observation tower was built in 2000, can be found in the north near the village. From there you have a good view of Hinterhermsdorf and the surrounding area.
