Best trails near August

This route is stage 3 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from the castle town of Hohnstein to Altendorf. Highlights include the famous Brand viewpoint, offering expansive vistas over the Polenz Valley, and the descent via 800 steps into the "Tiefer Grund." The path continues through the wild and romantic Kohlichtgraben and along the Sebnitz River to the destination. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses in Altendorf; camping...

Popular circular route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The Polenztal circular route is worth a visit at any time of the year. This route accompanies the Polenz through the valley of the same name in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains of Saxon Switzerland. In March, the largest wild occurrence of the March cup in Saxony can be admired here. The start and end point are at the paid parking lot P 3 Eiche. From there it's always easy up and down through the beautiful, shady valley....

Popular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This circular hiking trail is fantastic for an excursion in the countryside. It leads from the Sachsenbergsiedlung (several car parks available) to the Bärengarten, which is located below Hohenstein Castle. It follows the Hohnstein nature trail. The Halbenweg trail offers a beautiful detour to the Gautschgrotte grotto. Further optional detours are possible, for example to the pyramid of fire, the quarry tower and the quarry...

Varied hiking tour in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. Whether beautiful forest paths, great views, exciting castles or calming watercourses - this tour has it all! Start in Hohenstein at the Polenztal car park. The trail leads along the Polenz river to Porschdorf. You follow the Polenztalweg for the entire time. There are slight ups and downs but no significant differences in altitude. At the end of the Polenztalweg, take a sharp left onto the Tiefen Grund, where a steep climb...

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...

Popular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hike explores the eastern part of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Impressive sandstone formations such as the quarry tower or the pyramid of fire line the route. You should have a head for heights, as some of the rocks are climbed using well-secured ladders. The trail starts at Porschdorf railway station. From there, the trail climbs a good distance uphill via Tiefen Grund towards Brand-Baude. There are several...

Varied, panoramic circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This picturesque circular hiking trail starts at the Fillwood Trail car park and leads around and through the Saxon Switzerland National Park. It goes through the Polenztal, the Schindergraben and over the Hohnstein to the Schanzberg and Brand. The way back to the starting point is via the Brandtreppe, Tiefer Grund, Porschdorfer Einkehr and Waltersdorfer Mühle. This hike has a lot to offer: deep forests,...

This route takes you deep into the core zone of Saxon Switzerland. There are some popular hiking highlights to discover, such as the Brand-Bause, the Brand-Plateau and the Frinzberg. The route begins in the climatic health resort of Rathen, where you can only get there by ferry and where cars are strictly prohibited.

Versatile hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This hike can start in the spa town of Rathen at the railway station. Afterwards, a ferry ride to the other side of the Elbe awaits you for the start of the hike (note prices and times). At Grünbach, the route heads towards the Polenztal valley. The trail runs along the river of the same name through the beautiful valley to the Polenztal guesthouse and inn. If you want to stop for a bite to eat, you can do so here. From there, the route follows...