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Best dogs on lead trails in Saxon Switzerland National Park

Best dogs on lead trails in Saxon Switzerland National Park

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The Saxon Switzerland National Park is located in the federal state of Saxony, covers an area of 93.5 square kilometres and lies in two geographically separate regions. The western area includes the Rathen area with the famous Bastei Bridge, the Lilienstein and the Polenztal, while the eastern area covers the Schrammsteine, the Großer Winterberg and Hintere Sächsische Schweiz.

The landscape consists of wooded areas, gorges and bizarre rock formations with hundreds of opportunities for hikers and climbers. When visiting the park, be sure to explore the Malerweg to see all the interesting and unique rock formations this national park has to offer.

In the neighbouring Czech Republic, the protected area continues as the Bohemian Switzerland National Park.

Top sights

Echse
Echse
Peak
Schwedenturm
Schwedenturm
Peak
Ostervorturm
Ostervorturm
Peak
Jungfer
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Hirschzahn
Hirschzahn
Peak

Top trails

  1. #1 - Zu den Schrammsteinen

    4.6 (128)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    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...

  2. #2 - Through Uttewalder Grund to Teufelsgrund

    4.6 (70)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Family-friendly hike to the Uttewalder Felsentor in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Uttewald bus stop). For those arriving by car, there is paid parking at the starting point. Suitable for families with children, this hike leads through the impressive rocky landscape and fairy-tale gorges of the Uttewalder Grund. From the Bruno monument, the route leads via the Schleifgrund to the Uttewalder Grund until you reach the adventurous circular route through...

  3. #3 - Teuflisch schöne Erlebnisse im Teufelsgrund

    4.7 (61)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Easy hike. For all fitness levels. Easily accessible paths. No special skills required. Route description: Deeply incised valleys run through the sandstone of the Vordere Sächsische Schweiz. They are characterised by an almost mystical atmosphere and a cool cellar climate. It is a world of its own into which this hike plunges; in seclusion and a little detached from reality. From the Kohlberg car park (road between Lohmen and Dorf Wehlen) or from the nearby bus stop in Uttewalde, after a...

  4. #4 - Saxon Switzerland National Park from Schmilka

    4.6 (51)·Hard·16.3 km·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    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...

  5. #5 - Lilienstein summit circular trail

    4.7 (35)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    On this circular walk, you’ll climb the Lilienstein, probably the most famous table mountain in Saxon Switzerland and the national park’s landmark. The River Elbe winds picturesquely around it, and from the top there are various stunning views. There is also a mountain restaurant at the summit. The return journey through the forest follows partly the Sellnitzgrundweg and partly the Lottersteig. The walk starts at Rathmannsdorf railway station; motorists can use the car parks in Bad...

  6. #6 - Wheelchair Tour "To The Rock Gate Uttewalder Grund"

    4.6 (25)·Moderate·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Barrier-free hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The tour leads to one of the famous motifs of the romantic painters of the 18th/19th century. The route to the Uttenwalder Felsentor is charming and varied. A comfortable journey by train is possible. From the town of Wehlen, the route then leads along the edge of the forest down to Uttewalder Grund. The route follows the markings of the Malerweg trail. Fallen trees and boulders lie across the trail, countless ferns hang from the rocks and...

  7. #7 - Auf dem historischen Flößersteig an der Kirnitzsch

    4.3 (32)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Easily accessible paths. No special skills required. This hike starts at the Beuthenfall stop in the Kirnitzschtal valley and follows historic paths. If you have time, you can take the Kirnitzschtalbahn - a travelling monument that has been transporting hikers since 1898. The route is 8 kilometres long and the smallest line in Saxony. After crossing the Kirnitzsch, which is one of the cleanest rivers in Saxony, follow the Flößersteig...

  8. #8 - Zum Balkon der Sächsischen Schweiz

    4.1 (19)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    This popular circular walk in Saxon Switzerland near Hohnstein, offering stunning views, begins at the car park on the outskirts of Hohnstein. The path leads through the village for a short distance before entering the forest – also known as ‘Brand’, as a devastating fire raged here in the 18th century. The route continues beneath the spreading tree canopy to the Brandaussicht viewpoint. The Brandaussicht viewpoint, with the Brandbaude hut, is one of the most beautiful vantage points in...

  9. #9 - Falkenstein Huts - Kleine Liebe - Hohe Liebe

    4.6 (17)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr

  10. #10 - Gautsch Grotto (Hohnstein)

    4.6 (6)·Easy·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    The walk starts at the market square in Hohnstein, below the castle (bus stop; parking limited to 60 minutes). If you’re coming by car, it’s best to use the “Eiche” pay-and-display car park at the entrance to the village. From the market square, the route takes you through the village onto the footpath, offering views of the castle. You cross the historic “Bärengarten”. Halfway along the route, the path leads comfortably through the forest to a viewing point with a railing and then on to the...
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The National Park's main visitor centre is located in Bad Schandau. Here, permanent and temporary exhibitions as well as a large multivision show provide first-hand impressions of the national park. The centre is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm from April to October. Between November and March, the centre is closed on Mondays, from Tuesdays to Fridays it is open from 9 am to 5 pm and at weekends from 10 am to 4 pm.

Admission to the visitor centre is charged.

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