--- title: "Polenz Valley" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/polenztal-hohnstein" description: "The Polenz meanders gracefully through its idyllic valley, which has been a nature reserve since 1940. In March, the meadows are transformed into a flowering spectacle when the spring snowflakes unfurl their white blossoms. On hot summer days, a hike along the river rewards you with refreshing coolness, while fascinating ice formations form in winter.The year 1800 can be seen as the peak of Caspar David Friedrich's euphoria in Saxon Switzerland. The then 25-year-old visited the region at least five times thatyear. In addition to his multi-day adventure in Uttewalder Grund, Friedrich visited the area around Hohnstein at the beginning of July. He also wandered through the lovely Polenz Valley and discovered the imposing sandstone block covered in pine trees. Years later, he used the rock study in his painting \"View into the Elbe Valley\". With artistic freedom, he lifted the colossus weighing several tons to a vantage point and replaced the pines with spruces." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3479378/ee891fc6de0f2edc0bad2c097986dda474e6c6108d8c818077a07fa12935dee0/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Polenz Valley ============= - Natural sight Polenz flows through a green landscape with rocks and trees. Polenztal Polenztal Polenztal Pencil drawing of a forest scene with rocks and trees, dated July 9, 1809; the atmosphere appears calm and natural. Rocky landscape with several fir trees and bushes in the foreground, gentle hills and a river in the background under a pastel-colored sky. Fern growing on a moss-covered rock next to a forest path. The hiking trail winds through a forest past a stream with purple heather in bloom along the way. Yellow building with the inscription "Pension Polenztal" next to forest and road, flowers in the foreground. Grüne Wiese mit Bäumen und einem schmalen Weg, der sich durch die Landschaft schlängelt. Felsen im Hintergrund. Weiße Schneeglöckchen wachsen auf einer grünen Wiese, unscharfer Waldhintergrund. One of the most beautiful valleys for hiking in the Saxon Switzerland National Park without any elevation gain. The Polenz meanders gracefully through its idyllic valley, which has been a nature reserve since 1940. In March, the meadows are transformed into a flowering spectacle when the spring snowflakes unfurl their white blossoms. On hot summer days, a hike along the river rewards you with refreshing coolness, while fascinating ice formations form in winter. The year 1800 can be seen as the peak of **Caspar David Friedrich's** euphoria in Saxon Switzerland. The then 25-year-old visited the region at least five times that year. In addition to his multi-day adventure in Uttewalder Grund, Friedrich visited the area around Hohnstein at the beginning of July. He also wandered through the lovely Polenz Valley and discovered the imposing sandstone block covered in pine trees. Years later, he used the rock study in his painting "View into the Elbe Valley". With artistic freedom, he lifted the colossus weighing several tons to a vantage point and replaced the pines with spruces. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Mountains/Viewpoints/View towers The Polenztal is always open. Read more Price info Mountains/Viewpoints/View towers You do not have to pay an entrance fee to visit the Polenztal. Read more General information - Bus stop available Eligibility - for Groups - Pet allowed Directions & Parking facilities PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Bus 235, Bus 237, Bus 254 Stop: Hohnstein | Polenztal Serpentine Travel time from bus stop: 15 min Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de Read more Contact person Touristinformation Hohnstein**Touristinformation Hohnstein** Rathausstraße 9 01848 Hohnstein Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 5.54 km - Hiking 10.34 km - Winter hikes 12.59 km - Hiking 11.01 km - Hiking 8.68 km - Hiking Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas event - Seminar/course/workshop - Seminar/course/workshop - Place of interest - Cave/stalactite cave - Natural sight - Worth seeing - Tours 10.13 km - Winter hikes 6.11 km - Hiking 13.96 km - Hiking Contact 01848 Hohnstein