Best trails near Drachenschlucht

Scenic hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The trail leads up the Lilienstein from the Lilienstein car park, which is subject to a charge. However, instead of the longer, strenuous hike from the north side, this route leads via the south side. The imposing table mountain is located in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and is a tourist attraction, which is why the route is well frequented. However, this route offers very rewarding views. The southern ascent to the...

Popular and scenic circular hike to the Lilienstein - the landmark of the Saxon Switzerland National Park, near Königstein. The hike starts in Königstein at the railway station. The tour can be reached by bus and train (take the S-Bahn to Königstein). From there, take the ferry to Halbestadt and follow the path towards Lilienstein. After the first ascent, you reach Ebenheit and from there continue to the plateau of the Tafelberg. The Elbe circles the 415.2 metre high Lilienstein in an...

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...

Panoramic hike to the Lilienstein in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The hike can be started from the car park or from Königstein railway station. From there, take the ferry to Halbestadt (check prices and timetable). Follow the blue line in the direction of Lilienstein via Ebenheit to the plateau of the table mountain via the southern ascent. The summit plateau offers a magnificent panorama of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. You pass the Westecke viewpoint, the Lilienstein...

Varied and challenging circular trail around Königstein, Saxony. This beautiful circular hike leads from the fortress town of Königstein along an idyllic path through the forest to the spa town of Rathen and then up the striking table mountain, the Lilienstein. Here you can enjoy a fantastic view over large parts of Saxon Switzerland. At the very end of the tour, you take the F6 ferry across the Elbe, for which a ticket must be purchased. The starting point is easily accessible by train to...