Did the stones beneath these very benches once hold the weight of royalty? Look around you. This is the Steinerner Tisch, the “Stone Table.” Its story begins not with tourists, but with kings. Specifically, Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. In 1710, during a grand hunting expedition, this spot, then at the edge of a vast meadow called the Wehlwiese, became the site of a royal feast. Stone workers crafted this very table and benches for the occasion. Imagine the scene. Noblemen gathered around this table, sharing stories and laughter amidst the sprawling wilderness. The Steinerner Tisch was more than just a picnic spot. It marked the boundary of the electoral forest. Its creation coincided with a significant boundary demarcation in the Lohmen forest region. Over the years, the Wehlwiese gradually transformed back into forest. The Steinerner Tisch remained, a silent witness to the changing landscape. Around 1900, a simple guesthouse emerged nearby. It offered weary travelers rest and refreshment, and carried the name “Steinerner Tisch.” Three friends from Dresden acquired the dilapidated guesthouse in 2016. They are working to revive this “little celebrity” back to its former glory. While the main restaurant is still under renovation, their outdoor beer garden welcomes guests to relax, share stories, and perhaps create their own memories at the Steinerner Tisch. The stone, once a royal resting place, now invites all to gather.
Kutschgeteich Moritzburg
How many hidden havens do you think lie tucked away in Saxony? Right here before us lies one such secret: