--- title: "To the balcony of Saxon Switzerland" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/tour/balkon-der-saechsischen-schweiz" description: "Hohnstein - Brandstraße - Brand - Malerweg - Hohnstein" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2716561/36e1c7d17eab9ea6c31b925bfaa72995910a2f00a877d1d1589299b7e3b51cc7/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share To the balcony of Saxon Switzerland =================================== - 5.55 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Hiking - 1:35 h - 5.55 km - 106 m - 106 m - 289 m - 358 m - 69 m - - Start: Hohnstein - Destination: Hohnstein This hike leads to the Brandaussicht, the "balcony" of Saxon Switzerland: here, the edge of the terrain plunges vertically into the deep Polenztal valley. From the terrace, you can look directly into the Polenztal valley and far into the landscape. Hohnstein - Brandstraße - Brand - Malerweg - Hohnstein Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (12%) Gravel (81%) Path (7%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Our hike begins on the outskirts of **Hohnstein**(towards Brandstraße). We initially follow the road (blue line) towards Brand. At the beginning of the forest, this road turns into **Brandstraße**, a wide forest path. We walk straight ahead (blue line) into the "Brand", as the area is called here: In the 18th century, the forest here was devastatingly ablaze. The trail continues under spreading treetops to the **Brandaussicht,** where, in good weather conditions, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the table mountains of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains on the left bank of the Elbe and Bohemian Switzerland. In addition to the main viewpoint at the **inn**, we recommend a detour to the Hafersäcke viewpoint, which offers a view of the Tiefen Grund. A visit to the **Blockhaus Brand national park information point** is also worthwhile. Interesting information on the mountains, waters and sights shown can be accessed via interactive screen presentations. You can also find out more about the Polenz Valley and its special features. The "children's corner" of the exhibition entices visitors with a foray into the world of birds. Children can learn how our native bird species are tied to very specific habitats in a playful way on the screen and with the help of animal specimens. The information point is accessible without steps. If you wish, you can take a detour to the Hafersäcke viewpoint, the path to which is signposted. However, the viewpoint is not barrier-free as there are steps here. For the way back to Hohnstein, we initially take the same route to the green line junction. Here we turn left, pass a small pond and after a few minutes come to the path marked with a red line. Turn right here. At the next crossroads, we keep left and continue along the wide hiking trail to the outskirts of **Hohnstein**. Once there, we keep to the right and complete our loop. Read more Tour information - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn - Suitable for Pushchair - Tour with Dog Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Coming from Pirna via Lohmen to Hohnstein, the Eiche parking lot is located shortly before leaving the town. There is another small parking lot in Max-Jacob-Straße at the former train station. Read more **Parking**Eiche parking lot or parking lot at the former train station, both subject to charges (day ticket € 5) Read more **Public transportation**Take to Pirna, from here take bus 237 (direction Sebnitz) to Markt, Hohnstein or Eiche, Hohnstein. The starting point of the tour is approx. 1.5 km to the south. Read more Additional information - Opening hours: April - October: 11 am - 7 pm, November - March: 11 am - 5 pm. - - , created in cooperation with the mountain rescue service - for hikes, especially through dead spruce stands Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author We recommend a stop at the national park partner ! A detour to the "Hafersäcke view" is also worthwhile. Read more Safety guidelines The tour is suitable for baby carriages, walking bikes, children and dogs. If you take the same route back from the Brandbaude, it is also suitable for wheelchair users. **Please note:** The tour runs almost entirely through the **Saxon Switzerland National Park**. It is not permitted to leave the paths here and dogs must always be kept on a lead. Fines may be imposed for non-compliance. Further information about the national park, for example about the that apply there and about the , can be found on the national park website. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Stage/Theatre - Stage/Theatre - Stage/Theatre - Place of interest - Other - Theatre - Historical site - Tours 13.73 km - Hiking 12.59 km - Hiking 10.85 km - Hiking Contact 01848 Hohnstein Download GPX file - -