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Best no dogs trails in Saxon Switzerland National Park

Best no dogs 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 - Kuhstall and Lichtenhainer Waterfall

    4.5 (262)·Moderate·4.5 km
    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...

  2. #2 - Schrammsteine und Hohe Liebe

    4.7 (80)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony This circuit east of Bad Schandau is probably one of the most beautiful in the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Extremely varied paths lead past numerous impressive rock formations for which the region is so famous. From various vantage points, including the "Schrammsteinaussicht" platform, there are always new views of the striking rock formations. There are several iron ladders and steps to climb, so sturdy...

  3. #3 - Über den Wildschützensteig zur Schrammsteinaussicht

    4.7 (63)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    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...

  4. #4 - Stiegentour um Schmilka

    4.8 (55)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. Renovated half-timbered houses characterise Schmilka, the last village before the Czech border with less than 100 inhabitants. This staircase tour begins here. The route leads uphill through the village, past the historic mill, into the forest and up the root path (yellow line markings). At a large crossroads at the Zwieselhütte hut, take the 2nd path on the right, marked with a green...

  5. #5 - Zu den Schrammsteinen ab Bad Schandau

    4.6 (51)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular and panoramic hike from Bad Schandau, Saxony. This beautiful route begins in Bad Schandau and leads via the Obrigensteig to the Schrammsteinen. On the other side of the Elbe there are already wonderful vantage points. There are many stairs/steps on the Obrigensteig, which enable a quick ascent. Once at the top you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the picturesque rock formations of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. It continues on the Glattweg and the Schrammsteinweg through Saxon...

  6. #6 - Gratwanderung auf den Schrammsteinen

    4.6 (30)·Hard·7.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Adventurous and scenic ridge walk near Bad Schandau, Saxony. This beautiful hike begins at the ferry landing stage in Schmilka and leads up to the Schrammstein viewpoint on adventurous paths with numerous ascents, steep ladders, well-trodden stone steps and through narrow gorges. At the top, you are rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view of the Großer Winterberg, the Rosenberg, the Lilienstein and the Torsteine. The trail descends to Postelwitz via the Obrigensteig. From here, you can take...

  7. #7 - Klettersteigtour zur Häntzschelstiege

    4.2 (20)·Hard·6.1 km
    This tour takes you along the most famous staircase in Saxon Switzerland, the Häntzschelstiege. Just a few years ago, the entire staircase was re-secured, so there is now a sturdy steel cable running almost the entire length. The Häntzschelstiege is therefore ideal for beginners, but should not be underestimated. The highlight of the tour is the view from the Affensteine, offering a superb vista of the Falkenstein. The descent takes you through the Wilde Hölle. The tour starts at the Nasser...

  8. #8 - Gemütliche Wanderrunde um Hohnstein

    4.3 (12)·Moderate·6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Moderately difficult hike. For all fitness levels. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. The route starts in Hohnstein at the market and follows the yellow line markings (Pechhüttenweg) below the market, heading north through the town. It soon enters the forest and continues along the slope on the Kälbersteig. After a while, the route comes to a small stream, branches off to the left and leads down into the Polenztal valley (yellow line). At the Polenztalstraße road, the trail...

  9. #9 - Winterstein Rock in Kleinen Zschand

    5.0 (4)·Hard·18.2 km·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    Panoramic hike to the Winterstein, Saxony. This moderately difficult hike leads to the Winterstein rock massif in the Saxon Switzerland National Park. The ascent is quite adventurous and requires a good level of fitness. The start and end point is in the Kirnitzschtal valley at the Lichtenhain waterfall car park, which is subject to a charge. The route leads between steep, green overgrown walls into the Großer Zschand. At first, the route climbs quite steeply up to the impressive Kuhstall...

  10. #10 - Über die Pohlshörner zum Teichstein

    4.2 (6)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. The hike starts at the Räumichtmühle bus stop in Saupsdorf. It follows the green line markings through the Mühlschlüchte. The Kleine Pohlshorn is reached first (detour to the right of the path). Back on the path, continue to the right and the next viewpoint is the Große Pohlshorn. The Große Pohlshorn (378 m) is a vantage point in the Hintere Sächsische Schweiz. Away from the crowded...
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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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