Struppen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Struppen is part of the Saxon Switzerland Landscape Protection Area. The municipality includes 27 climbing peaks with routes of varying difficulty. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Struppen can then continue searching for accommodation.
Nature and Trails
Hiking on the Painters’ Way, climbing and cycling are promoted as activities in Struppen. The Vltava–Elbe Cycle Route runs through the district of Strand. In the district of Naundorf, more than 20 climbing peaks offer routes of all difficulty levels. The ascent paths to the Großer Bärenstein and Kleiner Bärenstein as well as the ridge trail to the Rauenstein also begin there.
The ridge route on the Rauenstein leads over bridges and stairs and ends at the Rauenstein mountain restaurant. The Rauenstein Ridge Trail can be reached by train via Wehlen railway station and follows the yellow markings towards Rathen.
Landscape
The main settlement of Struppen lies in a broad valley on the left bank of the Elbe; the slopes rise gently towards the surrounding uplands. In the district of Thürmsdorf, the mausoleum on the Elbe slope offers a view into the Elbe Valley.
The marked trail approaching Struppen from Obervogelgesang reaches an old millstone and viewpoints overlooking the area towards the Eastern Ore Mountains and Dresden. The “Mushroom” viewpoint offers a view over the Elbe Valley from a trail approaching Struppen from Obervogelgesang.
Culture and History
The organ of Struppen Church was built in 1668 and expanded in 1736. Struppen Church is described as the oldest church in Saxon Switzerland. In 1758, Struppen was the birthplace of Wilhelm Leberecht Götzinger, who wrote books about Saxon Switzerland. An armistice was signed in Struppen on 16 October 1756.
Struppen Castle can be visited during public events, exhibitions and guided tours, or by prior appointment. The ballroom in Struppen Castle is described as a venue for events, celebrations and exhibitions.
Mobility
Overnight guests in Struppen receive the Gästekarte mobil guest card from their hosts. The Gästekarte mobil is valid on public transport in the VVO fare zones of Pirna (70), Bad Gottleuba (71), Bad Schandau (72) and Neustadt (73). During their stay, guests can travel on the Kirnitzschtalbahn without an additional ticket.
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