Best trails near Bronzezeitlicher Wall

This route is the 7th stage of the Malerweg, a long-distance hiking trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This section leads from the spa town of Gohrisch over striking table mountains to Weißig. Highlights include the ascent through the Nadelöhr (Eye of the Needle) to the Pfaffenstein, the Quirl table mountain, and the monumental Königstein Fortress. The route continues through Thürmsdorf, with its Malerweg Chapel, to the stage’s destination. Overnight stays are available at...

Spectacular panoramic loop on the Pfaffenstein in Saxony This exciting route starts at the Gasthaus zum Paffenstein. Alternating between normal paths and those that lead between rocks ("Eye of a Needle") makes this tour very interesting and varied. The many marvellous views of the Königstein and other rock formations in Saxon Switzerland are spectacular. An iron ladder (staircase) leads up to the "Tafelberg". The cave of a 19th century counterfeiter can also be explored. On the way back, a...

Popular loop trail in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. Far away from the often overcrowded main attractions of Saxon Switzerland (e.g. Bastei with Bastei Bridge), hikers can experience the unique rock formations and caves of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in a more relaxed way. One of the highlights is the "Pfaffenstein" nature reseve, which is well know for the "Barbarine" rock needle (more than 40 m high) and its protected flora and fauna. Of course, it can also get a little crowded here on...

Popular and promising circular hike in Saxon Switzerland near Königstein, Saxony. This beautiful circular hike starts at the parking lot of the "Gasthaus zum Pfaffenstein" and leads along the Pfaffensteinweg (painter's path) first to the Quirl - with its numerous caves. The best-known cave is probably the "thief's cellar" on the north-east side of Quirl. The "Diebeskeller" is a two-story layer joint cave with a length of 28 meters, 8 meters wide and up to 4 meters high. According to the...

Panoramic hiking trail in Königstein/Sächs. Schw., Saxony. The striking Quirl Table Mountain is one of the mightiest rocks in the area. At 350 meters, it is a relatively low sandstone massif on the left bank of the Elbe. From the plateau, a marvelous view of Pfaffendorf, Gohrisch, Pfaffenstein, and even Schneeberg opens up. The Diebshöhle cave is located at the foot of the Quirl on the Quirl promenade on a rock face. In addition to the Quirl, this route also goes up to the Pfaffenstein,...

Diverse circuit around Königstein, Saxony. On the tour you will encounter varied landscapes, the Pfaffenstein is particularly beautiful, which rewards you with wonderful views. From here a detour to the famous Barbarine is possible. On the Elbe, starting near Königstein, you hike to the Pfaffenstein, where you have to overcome almost 350 meters in altitude Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes

Diverse, 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...

Challenging circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This circular hike in Saxon Switzerland offers a variety of very varied highlights. In addition to the imposing rock formations of Saxon Switzerland, such as the Schwedenlöcher or the Hockstein view, hikers can look forward to the idyllic valleys of the Elbe and Polenz, as well as pretty towns such as Wehlen and Königstein and the spa town of Rathen. The circular route includes two ferry trips across the Elbe (note...