Best cave trails in Stadt Wehlen

Popular, promising hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The tour starts at the train station in Wehlen. Then you have to take the ferry to the other side of the Elbe (note prices and timetable). From there it goes uphill via Wehlen Castle. Follow the "Red Dot" markings through the Wehlener Grund, Zscherregrund and Höllengrund to the Steinernen Tisch and on to the Bastei. The secret, quiet highlight of the hike, however, is the ascent through the typical U-shaped grounds. You...

Popular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park. This route runs along the Malerweg trail. Starting from the town of Wehlen, it leads to the Bastei, where there is an excellent view of the surrounding sandstone formations and the opportunity to visit a medieval castle, the ruins of which still survive in the rock formations. The tour begins with a ferry crossing of the Elbe (check timetable and prices). Finally, right at the beginning, the route climbs steeply along the...

Easy hike. For all fitness levels. Easily accessible paths. No special skills required. Route description: Deeply incised valleys run through the sandstone of the Vordere Sächsische Schweiz. They have an almost mystical atmosphere and a cool cellar climate. It is a world of its own into which this hike plunges; in seclusion and a little detached from reality. From the Kohlberg parking lot (road between Lohmen and Dorf Wehlen) or from the nearby bus stop in Uttewalde, after a few meters...

Panoramic loop in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The start is in Naundorf at Stadt Wehlen train station. The path leads via the spa town of Rathen and along the Elbe back to the starting point. The tour offers many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and a varied route. Note: The Elbe can only be crossed by ferry on this route. Not all vantage points are secured with railings - please follow the signposted paths and pay particular attention to children you have...

Family-friendly tour in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This short hike through the Teufelsgrund and to the Heringshöhle is ideal for a leisurely afternoon and family outing. Especially children will have a lot of fun here. You can take the bus to the Karl-Marx-Platz bus stop or park in one of the nearby parking lots. The hike goes partly through the Teufelsgrund, following the sign Teufelsgrund Rundweg. It gets adventurous in the Teufelsschlucht and sometimes you can only move forward while...

Short and family-friendly loop in the town of Wehlen, Saxony. The start is at the parking lot on Pirnaer Straße. The quarry path is very educational and informative and leads past a beautiful avenue of trees and to the wonderful panoramic view of the Elbe valley. The technical monument “Old Stone Saw” with a collection on the history of the quarry is right on the way. A little later it reaches the Wilke Lookout, from which a fantastic view of the Elbe near Wehlen can be enjoyed. Even though...

Adventurous loop in Saxon Switzerland. A great loop near Wehlen with beautiful views and much of the history of this quarry region. The use of "Schöne Aussicht" car park at the "Aussicht" bus stop or the car park further west in the village of Wehlen is possible. Care should be taken when travelling near the Schwedenhöhle cave, especially with children, as there are so-called collapsed holes in the ground! The hiking sign for the quarry trail is a symbolised millstone with the letter...

Versatile hike from Wehlen to Königstein Fortress, Saxony. This is a beautiful and scenic hike starting in Wehlen on the Elbe. Before the route reaches the magnificent Königstein Fortress, it passes many narrow gradients and hikes along missed stones and rock faces. Highlights on the way include the Großer Bärenstein, the Bärensteinwarte, and the Pehna waterfall in Thürmsdorf. The Götzinger Cave is also on the route. Highlights: - Great Bear Stone - Bärensteinwarte - Pehna waterfall -...

This classic route leads from Stadt Wehlen through the heart of Saxon Switzerland National Park to Bad Schandau. The path climbs out of the Elbe valley through shaded beech forests toward the famous Bastei Bridge, where sandstone rock formations tower high above the river. Exploring the ruins of Neurathen Castle reveals centuries of regional history set into the stone. After crossing the bridge, the trail descends past massive rock towers into the quiet Schwedenlöcher gorge before continuing...

This route is stage 2 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from Stadt Wehlen across the world-famous Bastei to Hohnstein. Highlights include the iconic Bastei Bridge with expansive views, Lake Amsel, and the spectacular Wolf's Gorge (Wolfsschlucht) in the Polenz Valley before the path ends at Hohnstein Castle. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and hotels in Stadt Wehlen or Hohnstein; camping is prohibited within the...