Best bird watching trails in Saxony

Panoramic, exciting hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hike includes a ferry ride. Information about the crossing and ferry times should be obtained in advance. The tour has a lot to offer over a very short distance. It starts in Rathen and first leads up numerous steps to the medieval rock castle of Neurathen. Along the way, you can enjoy marvellous views over the Rauenstein to the opposite side of the Elbe. The route continues through the rock gate onto the...

Family-friendly hike in Bad Schandau, Saxony. This scenic excursion starts at the free Zahnsgrund car park and leads to the famous rock formations of the Saxon Switzerland National Park - the Schrammsteine. The route there via the Schießgrund leads gently but steadily uphill. Once at the top, the trail can optionally be extended to the Schrammstein viewpoint. The Elbleitenweg takes you slightly downhill to the Schießgrund, where you finally return to the starting point. The route is quite...

Wonderful circular route in Leipzig, Saxony. This tour leads around Lake Cospuden, an artificial lake south of Leipzig. Lake Cospuden offers a wide range of leisure, recreational and sporting opportunities. The tour is suitable for cycling, inline skating and longboarding. The main path is asphalted. Of course, it is nicer to run off the tarmac path, for which there are several options. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Rich flora and fauna - Lake Cospuden

Panoramic route through Saxon Switzerland from Schmilka, Saxony. This circular route leads from the Schmilka ferry stop through the unique and popular Saxon Switzerland National Park. The route first follows the Elbleitenweg to the popular Schrammsteinen including a view of the Schrammstein. From there it continues picturesquely on the ridge path. Here the Breite-Kluft view and the Carolafelsen await. From there the path leads over the Reitsteig to the Großer Winterberg and the Kipphorn...

Fabulous hiking trip in the Schwarzwassertal nature reserve, Saxony. The hike starts at the Katzenstein fairground car park and leads directly to it. On the Katzenstein viewing rock, you can enjoy the view and pause for a moment before continuing through the beautiful nature reserve. Highlights of the tour: - Katzenstein (706 m) - Valley of the Black Pockau - Katzenstein needle - Devil's Wall - Bird observation point

Varied circuit in the Schwarzwassertal nature reserve, Saxony. The wildly romantic hiking trail leads over forest paths and meadows, past impressive rock formations in the Saxon Ore Mountains. From the Katzenstein plateau, the view of the valley of the Black Pockau rushing below is a special treat. The varied (often narrow) path leads along steep rock faces and sometimes only runs on small wooden bridges over the crevices. Sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are recommended here. A detour to...

Scenic cycle route in the Werbeliner See nature reserve. Lake Werbelin is part of the Neuseenland in the north of Leipzig and is the largest lake in this area. Swimming is prohibited in the lake as it is a nature reserve. The cycle path around Lake Werbelin is very well developed and (almost) completely tarmac. In addition, there are hardly any climbs and little traffic, so the route can also be undertaken with children. There are places to sit along the way. The start is at the car park in...

Popular hiking trail in Neukieritzsch, Saxony. This tour starts at the paid car park "Ferienhain" and leads around Lake Hain. At just under 600 hectares, this is one of the larger lakes in Leipzig's Neuseenland region. It is embedded in beautiful natural surroundings and is therefore ideal for wonderful walks and hikes. This circuit is also ideal for running Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Lake Hain

Popular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This is a wonderful hike to some of the most famous rock formations in Saxon Switzerland, with great views of the Elbe and nice places to stop for refreshments, making this varied route perfect. The start and end point is in Waltersdorf. You can park there. The Basteiweg and the famous Bastei Bridge are reached via the spa town of Rathen, which leads to the impressive views of the Bastei and the Ferdinandaussicht. The ascent...

Popular circular route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This is a fantastic hike from Wehlen railway station to the Bastei and then on past the Amselsee lake and the spa town of Rathen (refreshments available). From Wehlen railway station, the route goes to the ferry, which then crosses the Elbe (check the timetable and prices). Not only the famous Bastei, the landmark of Saxon Switzerland, but also many other impressive rock formations such as the Neurathen rock castle await...