Best wildlife trails in Sebnitz

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...

Adventurous hiking trail with many highlights in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This adventurous year-round hike leads to the Kuhstall viewing plateau and the Lichtenhain waterfall in the popular Kirnitzschtal valley. The Kuhstallstrasse and the Kuhstall are particularly popular. The starting and finishing point is at the Kirschnitz valley railway "Lichtenhainer Wasserfall". (Bus journey possible) You will pass the largest rock gate in Saxon Switzerland. To the cowshed, the...

Exciting and varied hiking trail in Saxon, Switzerland, Saxony. It starts in Bad Schandau. The adventure begins with riding an 80-year-old tram, the Kirnitzschtalbahn, from Bad Schandau to Beuthenfall. You can visit the spectacular Lichtenhain waterfall, which is the starting point for the hike. The "Kuhstall" offers a nice place to take a break - but it can get very crowded there. Then it goes on to the new Widerstein and via the Fremdenweg and the Königsstraße to the Idargrotte. Many...

Scenic climbing tour in Sebnitz, Saxony, Germany. This is a tour with great views and good climbing opportunities. Climbing harnesses can be hired for protection at the visitor centre in Bad Schandau. The first part of the route crosses the Affensteinpromenade, the second part leads into a narrow crevice and continues along the ridge path. There are always beautiful views. At the end, the route climbs out onto the Affensteinpromenade. Here the route turns left onto the long promenade to...

Adventurous hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route leads through the Dietrichsgrund and makes an exciting loop through the impressive rock formations of Saxon Switzerland. The hike can be started at the Beuthenfall car park, which is subject to a fee. There is also a bus stop there. Several via ferratas on the route are signposted for experienced climbers, so you should bring sufficient experience and your climbing equipment with you. Sure-footedness, a head...

Varied circular route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route leads right across the eastern Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The highlights of this route are the Großer Winterberg, the Lichtenhain Waterfall and the Zeughaus. The path to the Großer Winterberg is quite steep both on the ascent and descent, but very well developed. The tour takes you through varied landscapes. There are wonderful nature experiences, sandstone formations, forests, waterfalls and the opportunity to...

Versatile circular trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hike begins not far from Bad Schandau. The highlights on this trail are the Dompfeiler, Domerker, Promenade Tower, the Affensteine, the Schrammsteine and the Schießgrundscheibe. The starting and finishing point is at the Ostrauer Mühle where you can either use the car park or travel by public transport. The trail leads slightly but steadily uphill along the Bauweg to the Sandloch and the Dompfeiler. From there,...

Scenic route between Bad Schandau and Sebnitz, Saxony, Germany This marvellous hike leads through panoramic villages with unique views of the Schrammsteine and Affensteine rock formations. Before reaching Sebnitz, a fascinating view of Lichtenhain can be enjoyed. The start is in the "silk flower town" of Sebnitz, right by the railway station. Artificial flowers are still traditionally handmade in the town today. Sturdy shoes and some provisions are recommended, as some of the paths are...

Popular circular trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This circular trail starts and ends at the Lichtenhain waterfall car park, which is subject to a charge. The trail leads uphill via the Flößersteig trail through the Knechtsbachtal valley and finally via the Ottendorfer Steig trail. The route continues up and down past the Felsenmühle restaurant to the "Kuhstall". This is a huge rock gate at the foot of the Himmelsleiter. The Himmelsleiter leads over narrow steps through...

Popular circular trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route is a trail with a short ascent and a marvellous panoramic view. Neumannmühle and Altes Zeughaus also offer refreshments. The route starts at Neumannmühle and follows the Großer Zschandbach southwards towards Teichstein, from where you have a marvellous view of the national park. The path up to the Großer Teichstein is little or not marked at all and you should bring good orientation, surefootedness and good...