Best camping trails in Saxony

This route is stage 4 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from Altendorf to the Neumannmühle. Highlights include the imposing Schrammsteine cliffs with their famous viewpoint, the Lichtenhain Waterfall, and the massive Kuhstall rock gate, reached via the narrow Ladder to Heaven (Himmelsleiter). Overnight stays are available in guesthouses in the Kirnitzsch Valley; camping is prohibited within the national park. Surefootedness and a...

This route is stage 5 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from the Neumannmühle in the Kirnitzsch Valley to the border village of Schmilka. Highlights include the Arnstein rock and the steep climb through the Wolfsschlüchte to the Großer Winterberg, the second-highest mountain in Saxon Switzerland, before descending into the organic village of Schmilka with its historic water mill. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and...

This route is stage 8—the final stage—of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This section leads from Weißig to the finish line in the historic old town of Pirna. Highlights include the ridge path over the Rauenstein table mountain with its impressive panoramas and the trail along the upper edge of former quarries to the Königsnase viewpoint. The path eventually follows the Elbe River and the Canaletto Trail to the Pirna market square. Overnight stays...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. The route starts at the Neumannmühle mill in the Kirnitzschtal valley and follows the yellow line markings. It leads between steep, green overgrown walls into the Großer Zschand. At the next major fork in the trail, at the junction to Zeughausstraße - marked with a red line, turn right and after a few minutes left (red line) to Winterstein, also known as Hinters Raubschloss. After a...

Versatile hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This is a moderate route over the Schrammsteine and through the Wilde Hölle and Höllentor to the Carolafelsen. The car park at the Ostrauer Mühle mill is a good starting point for this tour through Saxon Switzerland. However, you can also reach the starting point by public transport. The circular tour is characterised by smaller and larger hills and mountains and combines various attractions of Saxon Switzerland such as the Falkenstein viewpoint,...

Beautiful and family-friendly hiking trail in Markranstädt, Saxony. Lake Kulkwitz is located between Leipzig and Markranstädt. The lake was opened as a local recreation area back in the 1970s following extensive renaturalisation measures. The varied nature can be enjoyed along the entire shore path. The forest on the Hochkippe in the south is particularly inviting for walks. This circular route starts at the car park at the harbour and leads around the entire lake. There are a few ups and...

Popular cycle tour or circular route near Görlitz, Saxony. A short cycle tour or hike that can be started from different starting points. It is possible to take the train to Hagenwerder station and start from there. Paid car parks are available on the north beach and at the Blue Lagoon. The E bus also runs here. Most of the paths are relatively flat and quiet, but not paved everywhere, which is why the route is more suitable for mountain bikes than racing bikes. There are several charming...

This hike starts in Leupoldishain and explores the area south of the town. It visits various points of interest. It finally reaches the rock labyrinth, which is an an area of towering sandstone pillars and crevices. You can easily spend 30 minutes to an hour exploring it. There is also the option of having lunch on top of the rocks. The hike continues to the Bernhardstein panoramic viewpoint, from where you have a marvellous view of the area. This is followed by the Napoleonstein, a rock on...

Panormaic circular hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. You start at the parking lot at the Hotel Forsthaus. There is also the Forsthaus bus stop to arrive by bus. First a piece on the Flößersteig it goes on the Mühlweg. Finally, turn left and reach the wild meadow with a bench that invites you to rest. After the rest, it goes to the impressive Schrammsteinen: a piece between the rocks and then south along the Schrammsteinweg with a detour to the famous Schrammstein viewpoint. The...

Left Elbe section of the Elbe Cycle Route in Saxony. The stage starts in Dresden and leads to Schmilka. It can also be used as a day trip and departed from Schmilka-Hirschmühle station. On the way, there are the charming, historic town centres of Dresden, Rathen, Königstsein and Bad Schandau to discover, always accompanied by magnificent views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains . For those interested in model railways, a trip to the spa town of Rathen with the world's largest garden railway is...