Best scenic driving trails in Saxony

3.9(24 reviews)

Explore the most popular scenic driving trails in Saxony with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Top trails

#1 - Stadt Wehlen - Bad Schandau - Pirna
4.0 (14)·Hard·56.5 km·Est. 13.5–15 hr
#2 - Drei Länder Radtour
4.6 (3)·Hard·62 km·Est. 14.5–16 hr
Wonderful cycle tour through Poland and the Czech Republic to the gem "Zahne". The Zahne guesthouse is a great place to rest.
#3 - Wilsdruff - Seeligstadt - Blankenstein
4.0 (2)·Moderate·39.4 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
#4 - Leipzig zum Grabschützer
4.0 (1)·Hard·68.4 km·Est. 16.5–18 hr
Exciting and challenging cycle tour near Leipzig, Saxony. This day tour takes you to the mill in Zwochau and the Gerbisdorf paddle wheel technology monument. It then continues around the Grabschützer, Werbeliner and Schladitzer lakes (there are swimming opportunities here). Highlights of the tour: - Lake Werbelin - Lake Schladitz - Grabschütz Lake - Fir forest - Castle meadow
#5 - Hocksteinring
3.0 (1)·Easy·10.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#6 - Leipzig - Zeitz - Lützen
3.7 (3)·Hard·90.9 km·Est. 24 hr+
On the Elster cycle path to Zeitz. Zeitz railway station is about halfway along the route - from here you can return by train.
#7 - Großdubrau - Wukranteich
Moderate·17.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#8 - Zittau - Görlitz
Moderate·45.5 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
#9 - Von Rathen durch das Erzgebirge
Hard·210.8 km
#10 - Große Tour im Erzgebirge
Hard·195.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What national parks in Saxony have scenic driving trails?

Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Saxony. Saxon Switzerland National Park is home to 2 scenic driving trails with an average 3.5 star rating from 15 community reviews.

Which scenic driving trail has the most elevation gain in Saxony?

Saxony: With an ascent of 6,071 m, Von Rathen durch das Erzgebirge has the most elevation gain of all of the scenic driving trails in the area. The next highest ascent for scenic driving trails is Große Tour im Erzgebirge with 4,541 m of elevation gain.