Spitzhaustreppe, Baroque staircase in Radebeul, Germany
The Spitzhaustreppe is a Baroque staircase in Radebeul that winds steeply through vineyard slopes and terminates at a pavilion at the summit. The structure contains 397 steps with multiple resting areas that ease the long ascent.
The staircase was created as part of an ambitious Baroque project by architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1750 for Augustus the Strong. It served to connect a wine estate to a planned pleasure palace that was never fully completed.
The name refers to the pointed slope where the staircase was built. Visitors experience the vineyard landscape during the ascent, which has shaped this region's character for centuries.
The ascent requires some endurance and sturdy footwear, as the steps are steep and the path is long. Multiple resting spots along the way allow visitors to pause and enjoy the views.
A pavilion with shell motifs built in 1751 stands at the summit, a fine example of garden architecture from that era. This small structure provides a quiet resting point and offers views across the wine region.
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