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Malerweg

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Pirna

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pirnscher Hof)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pirna's historic old town
    • Visit Sonnenstein Castle
    Landmarks
    Sonnenstein Castle
    Pirna Old Town
  2. Day 2

    Pirna to Rathen

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rathener Hof)

    Included Activities

    • Hike the Painter's Path from Liebethal Valley to Bastei
    • Cross the famous rock gate in Uttewalde Valley
    • Visit Bastei bridge and viewing platforms
    Landmarks
    Liebethal Valley
    Lohmen
    Uttewalde Valley
    Bastei
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  3. Day 3

    Rathen

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rathener Hof)

    Included Activities

    • Cross the Elbe on the Flying Bridge
    • Ascend to Rauenstein
    • Hike through forests to Obervogelgesang
    • Short train ride return from Obervogelgesang
    • Optional hike to Lilienstein summit

    Optional Activities

    • Additional hike to Lilienstein rock formation with refreshments at mountain hut
    Landmarks
    Flying Bridge
    Rauenstein
    Königsnase
    Obervogelgesang
    Lilienstein
  4. Day 4

    Rathen to Bad Schandau

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Elbhotel Bad Schandau)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Hockstein summit
    • Descend through Wolfschlucht
    • Hike through Polenztal valley
    • Scenic forest path through national park
    • Visit Brandbaude hut for refreshments
    • National Park Railway return to Bad Schandau
    Landmarks
    Amselgrund
    Hockstein
    Wolfschlucht
    Polenztal
    Brandbaude
    Saxon Switzerland National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Bad Schandau

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Elbhotel Bad Schandau)

    Included Activities

    • Ascend Schrammsteine via steep steps
    • Hike ridge trail through rock labyrinth
    • Visit Affenstein
    • Hike to Lichtenhainer Waterfall
    • Climb to Kuhstall rock cave
    • Historic tram ride along Elbe through Kirnitzschtal
    Landmarks
    Schrammsteine
    Affenstein
    Lichtenhainer Waterfall
    Kuhstall rock cave
    Kirnitzschtal
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Bad Schandau to Gohrisch

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Parkhotel Margaretenhof)

    Included Activities

    • Hike through open pine forests to Zeughaus
    • Visit Zeughaus for refreshment break
    • Climb to Goldstein viewpoint
    • Pass Größer Winterberg (region's highest point)
    • Hike to Schmilka eco-village
    • Ferry crossing of the Elbe
    • Bus or train transfer to Gohrisch
    Landmarks
    Zeughaus
    Goldstein viewpoint
    Größer Winterberg
    Schmilka
    Bohemian Switzerland
  7. Day 7

    Gohrisch

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Parkhotel Margaretenhof)

    Included Activities

    • Train ride to Czech border
    • Climb from Elbe to high plateau
    • Visit Bauernbarock Church in Schöna
    • Hike to Papststein summit
    • Rest at Papststein mountain hut
    • Pass Gohrisch sandstone peak
    • Hike across high plateau back to Gohrisch
    Landmarks
    Bauernbarock Church
    Schöna
    Papststein
    Gohrisch
  8. Day 8

    Gohrisch to Pirna

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pirnscher Hof)

    Included Activities

    • Climb through Nadellöhr rock passage to Pfaffenstein
    • Visit Pfaffenstein observation tower
    • Walk wooden walkways to Barbarine
    • Visit Barbarine landmark
    • Pass Diebeshöhle
    • Climb to Königstein fortress
    • Visit Thurmsdorf Castle
    • Public transport return to Pirna
    Landmarks
    Nadellöhr rock passage
    Pfaffenstein
    Barbarine
    Diebeshöhle
    Königstein Fortress
    Thurmsdorf Castle
  9. Day 9

    Pirna

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