Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km)
Closure
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49.6kmLength
1,521mElevation gain
14.5–15.5hrEstimated time
Circular
• Partial closure Amselgrund: Amselsee and the Amselgrund stretch from Rathen to the Schwedenlöcher junction have been closed since 31 July 2026 following storm damage. Further information: https://nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/en/warnings/eilmeldung-waldsperrung
• Forest closure following storm damage: Following a storm on 31 July, the area is closed for clearance work and due to the danger posed by fallen trees. Further information: https://nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/warnungen/eilmeldung-waldsperrung
Panoramic circular trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony.
"Pearls of Saxon Switzerland" is a traditional sports hike in Saxon Switzerland. It is organised by the Klotzsche Hiking Friends of the TuR Dresden e.V. sports club.
The hike connects sights (pearls) in Saxon Switzerland and offers different route lengths. The start and finish is in the town of Wehlen (car parks available and train journey/ferry crossing possible).
The pearls on the 50 km route in 2021 include the Wehlener Grund, the Uttewalder Grund, the Schleifgrund, the Wesenitz valley, Stolpen Castle, the Scheibengrund, Hohnstein Castle, the Brand, the Polenztal, the Amselgrund and the Schwedenlöcher.
Due to the length of the route and the difference in altitude, you should be experienced and have a certain level of fitness. Sturdy footwear is recommended in any case.
Highlights of the hike:
- Wonderful views
- Local flora and fauna
- Varied natural landscapes
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Top sights
Echse
Peak
Schwedenturm
Peak
Wilde Schwedenlöcher
Valley
Brehmen Grund
Valley
Schwarzfärbergrund
Valley
Brandscheibe
Peak
Kohlgrund
Valley
Schwedenlöcher
Attraction
Burg Altrathen
Castle
Dieter-Schink-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Burgruine Wehlen
Castle
Amselgrund
Valley
Uttewalder Felsentor
Attraction
Byrrhus-Felsen
Cliff
Osterspitze
Peak
Türkenkopf
Peak
Tiefer Grund
Valley
Broschegrund
Valley
Dezemberturm
Peak
Talwächter
Peak
Einsamer Turm
Peak
Doppelkopf
Peak
Schwarzberggrund
Valley
Bärengartenscheibe
Peak
Koppelsgrund
Valley
Kleine Barbarine
Peak
Mönch
Peak
Tiefer Grund
Valley
Schalk
Peak
Amselsee
Reservoir
Hinterer Gansfels
Peak
Vorderer Gansfels
Peak
Wehlgrund
Valley
Hinterer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Assistent
Peak
Ganskopf
Peak
Eule
Peak
Höllenhund
Peak
Raaber Scheibe
Peak
Suleika
Peak
Admiral
Peak
Flax
Peak
Lammscheibe
Peak
Lokomotive-Esse
Peak
Bienenkorb
Peak
Schwarzberg
Viewpoint
Bergfalkenturm
Peak
Haus 1
Castle
Kehlloch
Valley
Steinerner Tisch
Picnic site
Forstgrabenturm
Peak
Forstgraben
Valley
Krötengrund
Valley
Kaspers Bücherbude
Attraction
Frinzberg
Peak
Burg Hohnstein
Castle
Schwarzes Loch
Valley
Fritschenstein
Peak
Nationalpark Feuerstelle
Picnic site
Schloß Dittersbach
Castle
Wehlnadel
Peak
Felsensternscheibe
Peak
Gänseei
Peak
Bergfreund
Peak
Wehlkegel
Peak
Pavillonwächter
Peak
Axelturm
Peak
Habicht
Peak
Gansturm
Peak
Kastanienberg
Peak
Höllenhundscheibe
Peak
Amselgrundturm
Peak
Trockener Turm
Peak
Scheich
Peak
Schwedenscheibe
Peak
Klabautermann
Peak
Lithostein
Peak
Raaberkessel
Valley
Amselgrundnadel
Peak
Große-Gans-Wächter
Peak
Krümel
Peak
Maxl
Peak
Zwölfer
Peak
Hermann-Höhle
Cave
Schwarzer Berg
Peak
Honigsteinnadel
Peak
Honigsteinturm
Peak
Polenz
River
Mordgrund
Valley
Polenztalbarbarine
Peak
Dastellochturm
Peak
Viermännerturm
Peak
Michaelistagstein
Peak
Maiturm
Peak
Loriturm
Peak
Kleine Brandscheibe
Peak
Brandscharte
Valley
Schiffstellenbloß
Valley
Top sights
Echse
Peak
Schwedenturm
Peak
Wilde Schwedenlöcher
Valley
Brehmen Grund
Valley
Schwarzfärbergrund
Valley
Brandscheibe
Peak
Kohlgrund
Valley
Schwedenlöcher
Attraction
Burg Altrathen
Castle
Dieter-Schink-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Burgruine Wehlen
Castle
Amselgrund
Valley
Uttewalder Felsentor
Attraction
Byrrhus-Felsen
Cliff
Osterspitze
Peak
Türkenkopf
Peak
Tiefer Grund
Valley
Broschegrund
Valley
Dezemberturm
Peak
Talwächter
Peak
Einsamer Turm
Peak
Doppelkopf
Peak
Schwarzberggrund
Valley
Bärengartenscheibe
Peak
Koppelsgrund
Valley
Kleine Barbarine
Peak
Mönch
Peak
Tiefer Grund
Valley
Schalk
Peak
Amselsee
Reservoir
Hinterer Gansfels
Peak
Vorderer Gansfels
Peak
Wehlgrund
Valley
Hinterer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Assistent
Peak
Ganskopf
Peak
Eule
Peak
Höllenhund
Peak
Raaber Scheibe
Peak
Suleika
Peak
Admiral
Peak
Flax
Peak
Lammscheibe
Peak
Lokomotive-Esse
Peak
Bienenkorb
Peak
Schwarzberg
Viewpoint
Bergfalkenturm
Peak
Haus 1
Castle
Kehlloch
Valley
Steinerner Tisch
Picnic site
Forstgrabenturm
Peak
Forstgraben
Valley
Krötengrund
Valley
Kaspers Bücherbude
Attraction
Frinzberg
Peak
Burg Hohnstein
Castle
Schwarzes Loch
Valley
Fritschenstein
Peak
Nationalpark Feuerstelle
Picnic site
Schloß Dittersbach
Castle
Wehlnadel
Peak
Felsensternscheibe
Peak
Gänseei
Peak
Bergfreund
Peak
Wehlkegel
Peak
Pavillonwächter
Peak
Axelturm
Peak
Habicht
Peak
Gansturm
Peak
Kastanienberg
Peak
Höllenhundscheibe
Peak
Amselgrundturm
Peak
Trockener Turm
Peak
Scheich
Peak
Schwedenscheibe
Peak
Klabautermann
Peak
Lithostein
Peak
Raaberkessel
Valley
Amselgrundnadel
Peak
Große-Gans-Wächter
Peak
Krümel
Peak
Maxl
Peak
Zwölfer
Peak
Hermann-Höhle
Cave
Schwarzer Berg
Peak
Honigsteinnadel
Peak
Honigsteinturm
Peak
Polenz
River
Mordgrund
Valley
Polenztalbarbarine
Peak
Dastellochturm
Peak
Viermännerturm
Peak
Michaelistagstein
Peak
Maiturm
Peak
Loriturm
Peak
Kleine Brandscheibe
Peak
Brandscharte
Valley
Schiffstellenbloß
Valley
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the expected weather this week for Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED]?
Expected weather for Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] for the next 5 days is:
- Wed 23 September - 13.6 degrees/showers
- Thu 24 September - 15.6 degrees/drizzle
- Fri 25 September - 20 degrees/clear
- Sat 26 September - 20.8 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 21.3 degrees/clear
Where is Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] located?
Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED]?
Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] is considered a hard hike that covers 49.6 km, with an elevation gain of 1,521 m. It takes about 14.5–15.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED]?
Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] is considered a hard hike that covers 49.6 km, with an elevation gain of 1,521 m. It takes about 14.5–15.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] a circular?
Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] is a circular trail that covers 49.6 km, with an elevation gain of 1,521 m. It takes about 14.5–15.5 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED]?
Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] is a circular trail that covers 49.6 km, with an elevation gain of 1,521 m. It takes about 14.5–15.5 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED]?
Dogs may be allowed on Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED]. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED]?
Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] is open all year round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED]?
According to trailgoers, Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] is usually somewhat busy. Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] is open all year round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED]?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Dieter-Schink-Aussicht and Schwarzberg.
Are there rivers at Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED]?
Yes, Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] is near Polenz.
Is Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] is partially paved.
Are there forests at Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED]?
Yes, Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED]?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED], though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there wildlife at Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED]?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on 23 September 2026 at 02:46 GMT+0