Saxony Hiking & Trekking Tours

You'll trek the Painter's Path through Saxon Switzerland, climbing 700m to Großer Winterberg, the region's highest peak, and crossing the famous Bastei Bridge above the Elbe. The route takes you through the Schrammsteine rock labyrinth with its towering sandstone formations, then through the Nadelöhr passage on Pfaffenstein.

Walk the historic Malerweg through Saxon Switzerland's sandstone landscape, hiking from Pirna through Polenztal valley to the famous Bastei Bridge and Schrammsteine rock formations. This 9-day easy-rated trek includes circular routes from Bad Schandau into Kirnitzschtal valley via nostalgic streetcar, Elbe ferry crossings at Rathen, and climbs up to Königstein Fortress above the river.

Walk up steep stone steps through the Nadelöhr opening to Pfaffenstein's summit, where wooden paths lead to the famous Barbarine rock before reaching Königstein Fortress, Europe's largest. Head up Rauenstein's plateau for wide Elbe River views, then walk through quiet pine forests to Bastei Bridge and its great viewpoints.

Trek through the Wolfsschlucht gorge before climbing up to the Bastei rock formation where you'll get great views across the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Follow the historic Malerweg trail as you make your way to the top of Great Zschirnstein at 560 meters, which is Saxon Switzerland's highest peak, then head along the Schrammsteine ridge using the Königsweg path. Check out Bohemian Switzerland's Prebisch Gate sandstone arch and take a boat ride through the Kamnitz Gorge, staying 6 nights at Hotel Lindenhof in Bad Schandau.

The Malerweg trail takes you through Saxon Switzerland National Park over 7 days, where you'll cross footbridges in deep gorges and climb to viewpoints on sandstone plateaus. Daily walks average 10-15 km as you trek from Rathen to the famous Bastei Bridge overlooking the Elbe Valley, then explore ravines around Bad Schandau.

Hike through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains to the famous 76-meter Bastei Bridge that sits 190 meters above the Elbe valley, then head down through the rocky Schwedenlöcher gorge near Amselsee lake. Later, take a boat through the Upper Lock at Hinterhermsdorf, where tall sandstone cliffs form a natural water passage that opened in the 19th century. Ride the historic 1898 Kirnitzschtalbahn tram through Kirnitzschtal valley and climb the Himmelsleiter ladder to reach the Kuhstall rock arch and see the engineered Lichtenhain waterfall. You'll stay in Bad Schandau with a max of 12 guests on this 8-day trip covering easy to moderate trails through Stadt Wehlen and Gohrisch, with walks along the Art Nouveau villa-lined Sendig Promenade.