Jacobstein

Jacobstein is a circular pavilion with three windows and a massive domed roof standing on a rock outcrop at 180 meters above sea level. The structure was built with a cellar and surrounding walls featuring openings designed to serve both wine storage and defensive purposes.

Potter Jacob Krause built Jacobstein in 1742 as a storage and lodging building overlooking his vineyard estate Haus Fliegenwedel. The Bacchus statue on the dome was replaced in 1953 with a reproduction created by sculptor Werner Hempel.

The pavilion is named after the potter Jacob Krause who built it for his vineyard operations. Visitors can see the Bacchus statue crowning the dome, which reflects the wine-growing purpose of the site.

The pavilion connects to Schloss Wackerbarth via a wine path with views stretching toward Sächsische Schweiz and Meißen. The site is best visited in clear weather when distant views are most rewarding.

The surrounding walls include openings that resemble gun positions, revealing that the pavilion served dual purposes of storage and defense. This combination of functions was typical for rural structures of that period, which blended practical commerce with protection.