From Porschdorf through the Polenztal to Rathen

The route starts at the Porschdorf stop, from where you first walk left along the street until you reach the Polenztal. Through this valley, you initially follow the red dot to the Waltersdorfer Mühle and then to the Polenztal tavern.

From the Hockstein tavern, you then follow the green line up the Hockstein through the Wolfsschlucht. At the bottom of the stairs, it is worth taking a look around the corner into the Hockstein cave – a layer fissure cave beneath the rock massif.

Once on top of the Hockstein, after enjoying the views, continue following the green line towards Amselsee – Kurort Rathen.

When you arrive in Rathen, cross the Elbe with the help of the ferry and keep right to the train station, where the route ends.

GPS DATA updated 2019

Sturdy footwear and some provisions

Schandauer Str. (172) via Hohnsteiner Str. and Am Sebnitzbach to Porschdorf station

Parking facilities at Bad Schandau station

Arrival:

U 28 (Rumburk - Sluknov - Sebnitz - Bad Schandau - Decin)

Departure:

Line S 1 (Schöna - Bad Schandau - Pirna - Dresden - Coswig - Meißen)

!ATTENTION! - the ferry in Rathen is not part of the Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe (VVO) and must therefore be paid for separately.

Tourist information Kurort Rathen: 03502470422

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Stop for refreshment at the Polenztal tavern or the Waltersdorfer Mühle

Trail markings

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