Walking holiday on the Malerweg Trail

All applicable guest taxes are NOT included in the travel price and are to be paid locally.

Please note the information sheet for travelers on a package tour according to § 651a of the German Civil Code

• For organisational reasons, this walking holiday can only be booked up to 7 days before the arrival date.
• For the walks, we recommend sturdy, ankle-high hiking boots and a small rucksack for provisions and rainwear.
• A good basic level of fitness, sure-footedness and a head for heights are required for this walking holiday.
• The complete list of booked accommodation is provided on the booking confirmation/invoice and will only be sent to the guest by post with the relevant documents by the tour operator once the trip has been booked.
• Communication during the trip is available in the following languages: German and English.
• This trip is unsuitable for guests with reduced mobility.
• German nationals must carry currently valid identity documents. All other travellers should observe the applicable passport and visa requirements. Your embassy will be pleased to provide further information.
• Please also note the information in the terms and conditions of the tour operator Augustus Tours.
• The Saxon Switzerland Tourism Association acts solely as an intermediary for this trip.

• Day 1: Independent arrival in Krippen, a district of Bad Schandau
  Make your own way to Krippen, a district of Bad Schandau, where you will already be in the heart of Saxon Switzerland. We recommend an evening stroll through the spa town of Bad Schandau.
• Day 2: Neumannmühle |  Schmilka/Krippen area   (approx. 13.5 km, approx. 5.5 hrs)
  In the morning, take the bus to the starting point of today's stage. Hike through the Hintere Sächsische Schweiz region as far as the Zeughaus. Shortly afterwards, the breathtaking Goldstein viewpoint awaits. In Schmilka, take the ferry across the Elbe and travel by S-Bahn to your accommodation in Krippen, or continue hiking along the Malerweg via Schöna and Reinhardtsdorf to Krippen.
• Day 3: Schmilka/Krippen area | Gohrisch spa resort  (approx. 17 km, approx. 6.5 hrs)
  Take the S-Bahn to Schmilka, where yesterday's hike ended, or continue directly from Krippen along the Malerweg. Today's itinerary includes climbing the Papststein and Gohrisch table mountains.
• Day 4: Hike from Gohrisch spa resort | Königstein/ Weißig  (approx. 9/ 18 km, approx. 4/ 6 hrs)
  The shorter hiking route along the Malerweg takes you over the Pfaffenstein, past the Diebskeller cave and on to your hotel in Königstein. This leaves ample time to visit the fortress. Overnight stay in Königstein or Rathen.
• Day 5: Königstein/ Rathen spa resort |  Dresden  (approx. 22.5/ 16 km, 7.5/ 5.5 hrs)
  Your final hiking stage offers breathtaking panoramic views as you cross open countryside along the Obere Kirchleite. Continue over the ridge of the Rauenstein massif towards Pirna, then take the S-Bahn to Dresden.
  Overnight stay in Dresden (tickets included).
  If the route is too long for you, take the S-Bahn from Stadt Wehlen.
• Day 6: Independent return journey

IMPORTANT!
The distances stated in the itinerary refer solely to the hiking stages. Depending on availability, the overnight locations may differ from the starting and finishing points of the hikes.