From Sebnitz via the Panorama Path to Bad Schandau

4:32 h
16.00 km
262 m
458 m
117 m
429 m
312 m
Start: Sebnitz station
Destination: Elbe quay Bad Schandau

The Panorama Path lives up to its name! Between the Kirnitzsch valley and the Sebnitz valley, the hike runs along a ridge. There are not only individual viewpoints but almost unique panoramic views along the entire trail! Once at the top, you cross the gently undulating surface of Lusatian granite, always with a view of the rugged rocky landscape of the Hintere Sächsische Schweiz and the many table mountains.

National Park station Sebnitz (red line) - Lichtenhain (yellow dot) - Mittelndorf - Altendorf - old castle ruins Bad Schandau - Elbe quay Bad Schandau

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Directions

The route starts at the National Park station in Sebnitz and initially follows the red line through Sebnitz via the market to the local heritage museum, the Africa House, and the Caucasus Room, all of which are definitely worth a visit.

Then it continues along the red line towards Lichtenhain until you reach the Panorama Path, marked with a yellow dot.

From there, you follow the rest of the route along the yellow dot, first to Lichtenhain, then to Mittelndorf, and from Mittelndorf to Altendorf. From Altendorf, continue following the yellow dot to Bad Schandau, passing before that the Schiller View and Schiller Memorial as well as the old castle ruins of Bad Schandau, before the route ends at the Elbe quay in Bad Schandau, from where you can take the ferry back to the station.

GPS data updated 2021

Tour information

Stop at an Inn
Tour with Dog

Equipment

Sturdy footwear

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

You can drive by car to the Park & Ride at the National Park station Bad Schandau and park there.

Parking

You can drive by car to the Park & Ride at the National Park station Bad Schandau and park there.

Public transportation

Arrival:

National Park Train U28 (Rumburk - Sluknov - Sebnitz - Bad Schandau)

Departure:

Ferry F5

Additional information

Tourist service at the House of Guests Bad Schandau: 035022-90030

Tourist information Sebnitz: 035971-70960

Link to accommodations nearby

Literature

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Refreshment options available: Berghof Lichtenhain and Gasthaus Heiterer Blick in Altendorf. Please check the opening times in advance.
This route is suitable for energetic older children and dogs.

Safety guidelines

Please note: in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, only marked trails may be used in the core zone! Fines may be imposed for violations.

Trail markings

Map

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