Best trails near Franzosenborn

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...

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...

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...

Varied, idyllic circular hiking trail near Wehlen, Saxony. The start and finish of this fantastic circular walk is Wehlen railway station. The route leads through forest and along meadows via the Götzinger Höhle cave to Königstein Fortress. The route now takes you around Königstein, through deep forest areas along Jäckelfels and St Peter's Church to the Elbe. Here you take the ferry across and walk northwards over the Lilienstein. From here, you follow the Elbe for a while until the trail...

Challenging circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This circular hike in Saxon Switzerland offers a variety of very varied highlights. In addition to the imposing rock formations of Saxon Switzerland, such as the Schwedenlöcher or the Hockstein view, hikers can look forward to the idyllic valleys of the Elbe and Polenz, as well as pretty towns such as Wehlen and Königstein and the spa town of Rathen. The circular route includes two ferry trips across the Elbe (note...