After the varied hikes, there is time to relax and unwind. Enjoy comfortable stays in carefully selected accommodation and round off the day with a delicious dinner or a restorative visit to the thermal baths in Bad Schandau. In this way, even a few days' holiday become a rejuvenating break filled with nature, exercise and time to breathe.
Owner: Anke Herrmann
Turnerweg 6 * 01097 Dresden
Services and prices
Validity period:
* 01.11.2026 - 16.12.2026
* 04.01.2027 - 31.03.2027
Total distance: 25 km
Circular walks from Bad Schandau
Level of difficulty: easy - moderate
NO twin rooms (separate beds) are available.
Hiking with a dog is NOT permitted.
- 3 overnight stays in accommodation of a 3-star standard and inns in Bad Schandau
- 3 x hearty breakfasts
- 3 x evening meals
- Ride on the historic Bad Schandau passenger lift
- 1 x admission to the Bad Schandau National Park Centre
- Transport on hiking days (mainly included with the mobile guest card)
- 1 package of detailed maps and information materials, as well as winter hiking suggestions, per room
- GPS data
- Telephone support during the trip
€399.00 per person in a double room
€559.00 per person in a single room
All applicable guest taxes are NOT included in the travel price and must be paid on site.
Please note the Information sheet for travelers booking a package tour according to § 651a of the German Civil Code
- Depending on the weather, visitors to Saxon Switzerland should also be prepared for wintry conditions
- The paths are generally not cleared of snow and ice.
- The hike is undertaken at your own risk.
- For the tours, we recommend sturdy, ankle-high hiking boots and a small rucksack for provisions and waterproof clothing.
- A good basic level of fitness, sure-footedness and a head for heights are required for this hiking holiday.
- The full list of booked accommodation is provided on the travel 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.
- The trip is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
- 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 Bad Schandau
After your arrival in Bad Schandau, there will be time to explore the charming spa town on a leisurely walk or brief stroll through the town centre. - Day 2: Grand Schrammsteine circuit: Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Schmilka (approx. 11 km, approx. 3.5 hours)
First, take the historic passenger lift up to Ostrau, which offers an impressive view across the Elbe Valley. You will then hike through the wintry landscape of Saxon Switzerland and past the imposing Schrammsteine rocks. Your destination is the idyllic winter village of Schmilka. From there, take the S-Bahn back to Bad Schandau. - Day 3: Caspar David Friedrich Trail (approx. 15 km, approx. 4.5 hours)
Follow in the footsteps of the renowned Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich and discover the landscape that inspired his works. The circular hike initially follows the Elbe before ascending to the Kaiserkrone. At the top, you will be rewarded with an impressive panoramic view across the distinctive Schrammsteine ridge and as far as Bohemian Switzerland. - Day 4: Independent departure
Your winter hiking holiday through Saxon Switzerland comes to an end today. If you would like to remain in the region a little longer, you are welcome to extend your stay with an additional night in Bad Schandau or Dresden.
