Best waterfall trails in Stadt Wehlen
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Explore the most popular waterfall trails near Stadt Wehlen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (20)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic, picturesque hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland. The hike begins at the train station of the city of Wehlen. The first stop is the ferry point where you take the ferry across the Danube. The path then leads through deep forests along numerous viewpoints through Saxon Switzerland. Again and again you have the opportunity to make a detour to one of the numerous caves. After crossing over again with the ferry, you reach your destination, the health resort of Rathen. Highlights of the...
- 4.8 (17)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort 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...
- 3.6 (9)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrVersatile 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 -...
- 4.6 (7)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrAdventurous 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...
- 4.6 (306)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis 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...
- 4.4 (53)·Hard·10 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This is a fantastic hike from Wehlen railway station to the Bastei and then on past the Amselsee lake and the spa town of Rathen (refreshments available). From Wehlen railway station, the route goes to the ferry, which then crosses the Elbe (check the timetable and prices). Not only the famous Bastei, the symbol of Saxon Switzerland, but many other impressive rock formations such as the Felsenburg Neurathen are waiting here along...
- 4.3 (28)·Hard·15 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrVersatile loop in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This popular loop is one of the most scenic hiking trails near Wehlen in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. From Wehlen, it goes steeply uphill to the bastion. Here you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Elbe Valley and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. We continue to the most well-known sights of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, such as the open-air stage, the Amselsee, the Amsel waterfalls, and the Rathewald mill. Via the Wolfsschlucht, it...
- 4.5 (18)·Moderate·9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThe route from Uttewalde via the Amselfall to Rathen winds through one of the most romantic landscapes in Saxon Switzerland. This trail follows in the footsteps of famous painters such as Caspar David Friedrich, who were inspired long ago by the imposing Uttewalder Felsentor. The trail winds through cool, deeply carved valleys where mosses and ferns thrive magnificently, creating an almost mystical atmosphere. Along the way, Amsel Lake invites you to take a short break by the water before...
- 4.3 (13)·Hard·22.7 mi·Est. 11.5–13 hrDiverse, idyllic circular hiking trail near Wehlen, Saxony. The start and finish of this fantastic circular hike is the Wehlen train station. It goes through the forest and along meadows via the Götzinger Höhle to the Königstein Fortress. Now it's all around Königstein, the path leads through deep forest areas along Jäckelfels and Peterskirche to the Elbe. Here you take the ferry and hike over the Lilienstein in a northerly direction. From here you accompany the Elbe for a while until the...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest waterfall trail in Stadt Wehlen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Stadt Wehlen is Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 30.7 mi long.
Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Stadt Wehlen?
Stadt Wehlen: With an ascent of 4,691 ft, 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is City of Wehlen - Koenigstein - Hohnstein [CLOSED] with 4,658 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Stadt Wehlen?
The most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Stadt Wehlen is Stadt Wehlen - Bad Schandau - Pirna with a 4.0-star rating from 14 reviews.
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