Discover Gröden

Gröden offers a variety of ways to plan a trip: St. Martin’s Church, with its distinctive architectural and artistic details; trails through the Gröden Mountains; and Heideberg Tower. If you are looking for a hotel in Gröden, these themes can help you tailor your stay to your interests. For the tower and the run held annually in September, it is advisable to check current access information or the event date.

St. Martin’s Church and Churchyard

St. Martin’s Church in Gröden brings together a range of features within its interior. The nave has a flat ceiling, along with a three-sided gallery and a patron’s gallery in the choir. The ceiling and galleries thus define different areas of the interior.

The central shrine of a late Gothic carved altar, made by Hayner, also offers specific details: it depicts Mary with the Child, Peter with a key, and Martin with a beggar. Three different figures thus take centre stage in the altar.

The furnishings also include a wooden pulpit basket from the second half of the 16th century and a triumphal cross dating to around 1400. The Gothic sacristy portal adds to the view of the church’s architecture. Large old trees shape the outdoor space in the churchyard; the building’s form, artworks and surroundings can thus be appreciated as different aspects of the site.

Heideberg: Tower, Run and Trails

Heideberg Tower in Gröden was inaugurated on 15 August 2009. The tower was inaccessible during renovation work. Before visiting, check whether it has since reopened.

The Heideberg Tower Stair Run is held annually in September in the vicinity of Gröden. If you would like to plan your trip around it, check the event date for the relevant year.

Since April 2005, the Heideberg circular trail has welcomed cyclists and hikers. It is mostly paved, runs uphill and downhill, and is described as varied and sometimes strenuous. This trail therefore stands out not only for how it is used, but also for the character of its route.

After leaving Gröden, the Heideberg circular trail runs through the Gröden Mountains, passing Eichberg and Heideberg. At Eichberg, there is a view of the Urstromtal glacial valley. In good visibility, you can see the F60 in Lichterfeld, Plessa Power Station and Winkpark Klettwitz from there. As the route may change, check the latest description before setting off.

Elbe-Elster as a Wider Excursion Area

In the wider destination of Elbe-Elster, you will find more ideas for a stay that also explores industrial history. Louise Briquette Factory in Domsdorf is Europe’s oldest surviving briquette factory. Visitors can experience working historic technology and discover steam engines there.

Plessa Power Station is one of Europe’s oldest lignite-fired power stations and has retained its original structural fabric. Visitors can see authentic power station technology from the 1920s. The guided “Coal Trail” tour takes visitors through the outdoor bunkers, boiler house, turbine floor, control room and transformer area. If you plan to take this tour, check the current booking conditions in advance.

The church and churchyard, the trails around Heideberg, and the industrial history of the wider Elbe-Elster destination offer different areas of focus. You can choose what to explore in Gröden and the surrounding region according to the themes that suit your trip.

Discover more destinations: Plessa, Mühlberg, Gorden-Staupitz, Lebusa, Schlieben, Wahrenbrück, Schönewalde, Sonnewalde

View the wider travel overview: Elbe-Elster.