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Fascinating not only for Romantics
The Elbe Sandstone Mountains Malerweg Trail (Painters’ Trail) in Saxon Switzerland is one of Germany’s most beautiful hiking routes. Where once painters found their inspiration for immortal works of art, hikers today can follow a 116 km long trail through Saxon Switzerland.
Fascinating not only for Romantics
Hike past bizarre rock formations, wooded, wildly romantic gorges and enjoy breathtaking views.
From Pirna-Liebethal to Stadt Wehlen
Family-friendly hike with good trail conditions, 135 metres altitude difference, several refreshment stops.
From Stadt Wehlen to Hohnstein
A challenging hike through the Saxon Switzerland National Park, partly with steps and ladders, approx. 630 metres altitude difference, several refreshment stops.
From Hohnstein to Altendorf
Hike of medium difficulty through the Saxon Switzerland National Park, 412 metres in altitude difference.
From Altendorf to Neumannmühle
A challenging hike through the Saxon Switzerland National Park, partly steep ladders, 464 metres in altitude, refreshment stops in the Kirnitzschtal valley.
From der Neumannmühle to Schmilka
Longest Malerweg stage, hike runs through the Saxon Switzerland National Park, 625 metres altitude difference, refreshment stops available.
From Schmilka to Kurort Gohrisch
Moderately difficult hike; several places to stop for refreshments.
From Kurort Gohrisch to Weißig
Moderately difficult hike with many attractions, several places to stop for refreshments.
From Weißig to Pirna
Hike with a low level of difficulty, several refreshment stops.
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