Best trails near Querkopf

Varied hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland. This popular circular hike starts at the market square in the town of Wehlen and leads along beautiful forest paths to the famous sandstone formations. It can also be comfortably reached by bus. From the starting point, the path leads steadily uphill past Steinerner Tisch to the bastion. There you can linger a little and enjoy the view. You return via the spa town of Rathen, Altrathen Castle along the Elbe to the starting point of the...

Demanding circular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This circular hike in Saxon Switzerland offers a good balance between quiet sections of the trail and popular attractions. For example, it can get extremely crowded around the famous Bastei or the Schwedenlöcher, especially on summer weekends. The route starts in Uttewalde at the Bruno monument, which can be easily reached by bus. From there, it is a fairly relaxed walk to the junction in Amselgrund. From there,...

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...

Popular circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hike starts in Waltersdorf, from where you walk through the spa town of Rathen in the direction of the Bastei. Around the world-famous landmark of Saxon Switzerland there are countless other photogenic rock formations and wonderful vantage points to discover. There are rest stops in Rathen. In Waltersdorf you can park at the Erbgericht car park, you can also arrive by bus. From there it goes over the Aspichgraben to...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony This circular route to the bastion starts at the train station in the spa town of Rathen (reachable by bus and train). The route promises many highlights; right at the beginning there is a ferry ride across the Elbe (note the prices and timetable), before you hike along the picturesque Amselsee and the Schwedenlöcher. The Schwedenlöcher are a ravine-like gorge that can be reached via rocky alleys, over 700 steps and...

Popular 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...

Versatile 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...

This hike leads through the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park and connects the spa town of Rathen with the historic town of Wehlen. The trail leads up to the famous Bastei Bridge, a sandstone bridge built in 1851, which offers spectacular views of the Elbe valley and the table mountains such as the Lilienstein. A special experience is the descent through the Schwedenlöcher, a gorge-like ravine with over 700 steps, which served as a refuge for farmers from Swedish soldiers during...

Popular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This popular excursion destination in the impressive rock formations of the Saxon Switzerland National Park can be explored from Rathewalde. On the tour you will encounter varied landscapes, where you will see one of the most famous rock formations in Saxon Switzerland. From the bastion and the famous bastion bridge you have a unique view of the Elbe valley and the large mesas. The way there leads from the starting point...