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We expressly point out that entering the forests is still at your own risk. Dead or burned trees can fall at any time.
Information about temporarily impassable paths you will find here or call the info phone of the National ParkCenter: + 49 (0)35022 50240.
Despite the snowfall and freezing temperatures, construction work on the track bed of the Kirnitzschtalbahn was completed. From December 17, 2022, the meter-gauge railroad will now again serve the Kirnitzschal between the Bad Schandau spa gardens and the Lichtenhain waterfall every 70 minutes daily according to its regular winter timetable.
Winter timetable of the Kirnitzschtalbahn valid from 11 December 2022 to 31 March 2023
Yes, the Malerweg can be hiked completely.
You can find current restrictions >> here.
- The path to the Prebisch Gate is closed until about March 31 due to the danger of falling rocks.
- The Gabrielensteig to Mezni Louka remains closed.
- The gorges (Wilde Klamm & Edmundsklamm) are closed.
You can also find more information here.
A small area of the forest area of the Hintere Sächsische Schweiz (rear Saxon Switzerland) was affected by forest fires.
New Bastei look-out point is reopened
Exciting news: Since February 3rd, 2023, one of our most popular spots, the Bastei, can be fully experienced again. The famous Bastei view is now a "floating" viewing platform made of prestressed concrete. Around 40 cubic meters of concrete were used for this. The construct "floats" over a length of about ten meters above the front part of the bastion rock and only rests on the rock at the back. The barrier-free platform itself is 20 meters long and up to 3.5 meters wide. We look forward to many visitors.
To protect our nature
Forest commandments apply, to which ALL visitors and hikers should adhere:
- Firing and smoking is strictly prohibited - fire endangers nature - not only during drought!
- Entering the forests is at your own risk. Dead or burned trees can fall at any time.
- Observe the trail commandment and stay on the marked hiking trails.
Information about temporarily impassable trails under Trail Service & Info or on the info phone of the National ParkCenter: +49 (0) 35022 - 502 40.
Schwedenlöcher closed until spring 2023
Another part of the jetty in the Schwedenlöcher has to be replaced.
This measure will not allow any access until spring 2023. It will then all be ready again for the start of the 2023 season.
A detour is signposted on site.
More details (in german language)
Information about Corona-related restrictions
04.04.2022
Dear guests,
most of the Corona rules have been suspended in Saxony since 03 April 2022. Instead, only a number of basic protection measures apply.
Basic protection includes the FFP2 mask obligation in local public transport.
- Please find the current Corona regulations that apply in the State of Saxony on the following link:
Link: Corona regulations in Saxony - On the following link you find the current Corona incidence data for the district of Saxon Switzerland /Eastern Ore Mountains (Sächsische Schweiz Osterzgebirge)
Link: Current Data
Best regards from Germany's most beautiful Switzerland
The Tourism Association Team
Public Transport Information
Please find information about public transport including trains, regional trains (S-Bahn), buses, ferries and Kirnitzschtalbahn Tram on these links:
Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe (Upper Elbe Transport Network)
Regionalverkehr Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge GmbH (RVSOE) (Saxon Switzerland/Eastern Ore Mountains regional transport network)
For information about timetables and reservations with the Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt (Saxon Steamship Company) please click here
Road Construction Sites
The Landratsamt Sächsische Schweiz District Council provides current information about road construction sites in Saxon Switzerland district on its website:
Landratsamt Sächsische Schweiz (Saxon Switzerland District Council)