Best views trails in Stadt Wehlen

Popular, panoramic hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The tour starts at the railway station in Wehlen. You then have to take the ferry to the other side of the Elbe (check prices and timetable). From there it goes uphill via Wehlen Castle. Follow the "Roter Punkt" markings through the Wehlener Grund, Zscherregrund and Höllengrund to the Stone Table and on to the Bastei. However, the secret, quiet highlight of the hike is the ascent through the typical U-shaped grounds....

Panoramic circular route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The start is in Naundorf at Stadt Wehlen train station. The path leads via the spa town of Rathen and along the Elbe back to the starting point. The tour offers many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and a varied route. Note: The Elbe can only be crossed by ferry on this route. Not all viewpoints are secured with railings - please follow the signposted paths and pay particular attention to children you...

Picturesque hiking trail with great views in Saxon Switzerland. The hike begins at the railway station in the town of Wehlen. The first stop is the ferry station, where you take the ferry across the Danube. The trail then leads through deep forests along numerous viewpoints through Saxon Switzerland. There is always the opportunity to take a detour to one of the numerous caves. After another ferry crossing, you reach your destination, the spa town of Rathen. Highlights of the hike: -...

Family-friendly tour in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This short hike through the Teufelsgrund and to the Heringshöhle cave is perfect for a leisurely afternoon and family outing. Children in particular will have lots of fun here. You can arrive by bus at the Karl-Marx-Platz bus stop or park in one of the nearby car parks. The hike goes partly through the Teufelsgrund, following the Teufelsgrund circular trail sign. It gets adventurous in the Teufelsschlucht (Devil's Gorge) and in some places...

Varied tour in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The tour to the Felsentor natural monument is very attractive and varied. On the way to a well-known motif of the romantic painters of the 18th and 19th centuries, you will pass through the cool Uttewalder Grund and beautiful landscapes. There is an opportunity to stop off at the "Waldidylle" inn. The tour can be started at Wehlen railway station, after which you have to cross the Elbe by ferry (please note the timetable and...

Short and family-friendly circular route in the town of Wehlen, Saxony. The start is at the parking lot on Pirnaer Straße. The quarry path is very educational and informative and leads past a beautiful avenue of trees and to the wonderful panoramic view of the Elbe valley. The technical monument “Old Stone Saw” with a collection on the history of the quarry is right on the way. A little later it reaches the Wilke Lookout, from which a fantastic view of the Elbe near Wehlen can be...

Adventurous circular route in Saxon Switzerland. A great circular route near Wehlen with beautiful views and much of the history of this quarry region. The use of "Schöne Aussicht" car park at the "Aussicht" bus stop or the car park further west in the village of Wehlen is possible. Care should be taken when travelling near the Schwedenhöhle cave, especially with children, as there are so-called collapsed holes in the ground! The hiking sign for the quarry trail is a symbolised millstone...

This route is stage 2 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from Stadt Wehlen across the world-famous Bastei to Hohnstein. Highlights include the iconic Bastei Bridge with expansive views, Lake Amsel, and the spectacular Wolf's Gorge (Wolfsschlucht) in the Polenz Valley before the path ends at Hohnstein Castle. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and hotels in Stadt Wehlen or Hohnstein; camping is prohibited within the...

Popular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park. This route runs along the Malerweg trail. Starting from the town of Wehlen, it leads to the Bastei, where there is an excellent view of the surrounding sandstone formations and the opportunity to visit a medieval castle, the ruins of which still survive in the rock formations. The tour begins with a ferry crossing of the Elbe (check timetable and prices). Finally, right at the beginning, the route climbs steeply along the...