Best scenic driving trails in Saxony

3.9(24 reviews)

Explore the most popular scenic driving trails in Saxony with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Top trails

#1 - Stadt Wehlen - Bad Schandau - Pirna
3.7 (12)·Hard·35.1 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hr
#2 - Drei Länder Radtour
4.6 (3)·Hard·38.5 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hr
Wonderful bike tour through Poland and the Czech Republic to the gem "Zahne". There you can have a great rest at Pension Zahne.
#3 - Wilsdruff - Seeligstadt - Blankenstein
4.0 (2)·Moderate·24.5 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
#4 - Leipzig zum Grabschützer
4.0 (1)·Hard·42.5 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hr
Exciting and demanding bike tour near Leipzig, Saxony. This day tour leads to the mill in Zwochau and the technical monument of the shovel wheel in Gerbisdorf. Then it goes on to the Grabschützer-, Werbeliner- and Schladitzer See (there are bathing opportunities here). Highlights of the tour: - Werbeliner lake - Lake Schladitz - Tombguard Lake - Fir forest - Burgaue
#5 - Hocksteinring
3.0 (1)·Easy·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#6 - Leipzig - Zeitz - Lützen
3.7 (3)·Hard·56.5 mi·Est. 24 hr+
On the Elster cycle path to Zeitz. The train station in Zeitz is about halfway along the route - from here you can return by train.
#7 - Großdubrau - Wukranteich
Moderate·10.6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#8 - Zittau - Görlitz
Moderate·28.3 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
#9 - Von Rathen durch das Erzgebirge
Hard·131 mi
#10 - Große Tour im Erzgebirge
Hard·121.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What national parks in Saxony have scenic driving trails?

Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Saxony. Saxon Switzerland National Park is home to 2 scenic driving trails with an average 3.6 star rating from 14 community reviews.

Which scenic driving trail has the most elevation gain in Saxony?

Saxony: With an ascent of 19,917 ft, Von Rathen durch das Erzgebirge has the most elevation gain of all of the scenic driving trails in the area. The next highest ascent for scenic driving trails is Große Tour im Erzgebirge with 14,898 ft of elevation gain.