Best easy trails in Saxon Switzerland National Park
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 trails
- 4.5 (15)·Easy·0.8 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly panoramic walk in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. It goes up to one of the most famous rock formations in Saxon Switzerland, from where you have a unique view of the Elbe valley and the large table mountains. In the Swiss House you can learn a lot about artists and their depiction of Saxon Switzerland. Accessibility: the route is suitable for wheelchair users. However, it is not possible to reach the long Bastei Bridge. The small stone island just before the Bastei viewpoint...
- 4.7 (61)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrEasy 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...
- 4.6 (6)·Easy·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrThe 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...
Visitor info
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.
Activities
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Attractions
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Suitability
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