Best trails near Dorfgrund

This route is stage 3 of the Malerweg, a long-distance hiking trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This section leads from the castle town of Hohnstein to Altendorf. Highlights include the famous Brandaussicht viewpoint, offering sweeping views over the Polenztal valley, and the descent via 800 steps into the Tiefen Grund. The trail continues through the wild and romantic Kohlichtgraben and along the Sebnitz River to the end of the stage. Overnight stays are available at guesthouses...

Varied hiking tour in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. Whether beautiful forest paths, great views, exciting castles or calming watercourses - everything is on offer on this tour! Let's start in Hohenstein at the Polenztal car park. The path leads along the Polenz to Porschdorf. You follow the Polenztalweg for the entire time. Slightly up and down but without significant differences in altitude, it goes ahead. At the end of the Polenztalweg, we continue sharply left to the...

This popular circular hike with scenic views in Saxon Switzerland near Hohnstein begins at the parking lot on the outskirts of Hohnstein. The trail leads through the village for a short distance before entering the forest—also known as “Brand,” because a devastating fire raged here in the 18th century. Under the spreading tree canopies, the trail continues to the Brandaussicht viewpoint. The Brandaussicht, with the Brandbaude, is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Saxon Switzerland,...

Popular hike in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hike explores the eastern part of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Impressive sandstone formations such as the quarry tower or the fire pyramid line the way. You should have a head for heights, as some of the rocks can be climbed using well-secured ladders. It starts at Porschdorf train station. From there it's a good bit uphill via the Tiefen Grund in the direction of Brand-Baude. There are some worthwhile detours with...

On this route you hike deep into the core zone of Saxon Switzerland. There are some popular hiking highlights to discover, such as the Brand-Bause, the Brand-Plateau and the Frinzberg. The route begins in the climatic health resort of Rathen, where you can only get there by ferry and there is a strict ban on cars.

Varied, panoramic circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This picturesque circular hiking trail starts at the Fillwood Trail car park and leads around and through the Saxon Switzerland National Park. It goes through the Polenztal, the Schindergraben and over the Hohnstein to the Schanzberg and Brand. The way back to the starting point is via the Brandtreppe, Tiefer Grund, Porschdorfer Einkehr and Waltersdorfer Mühle. This hike has a lot to offer: deep forests,...

Panoramic circular route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. "Pearls of Saxon Switzerland" is a traditional sports hike in Saxon Switzerland. The organizers are the Wanderfreunde Klotzsche of the TuR Dresden eV 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 (parking spaces available and arrival by train/ferry crossing possible). The pearls in 2021 on the 50 km route include the...

Varied, promising route in Polenztal, Saxony. This hike starts in the town of Neustadt in Saxony. You can park at the starting point or travel by bus. From there it goes on the Polenztalweg along the river Polenz. Follow this path to Hohnstein, where you turn onto Bärengartenweg. The path then leads via the Ochelmühlenweg to Bad Schandau. Along the route there are always wonderful vantage points such as the Hockstein view, the Hafersäcke view or the panoramic view near Bad...