This tour is an addition to the 4th stage of the Malerweghttps://karte.saechsische-schweiz.de/top-tipps/malerweg/malerweg-etappe-4.html Due to the storm damage, the Malerweg stage in the Dorfbachklamm area near Altendorf is closed. At the moment it is not certain when this section will be accessible again. The detour does not take longer than the actual route. Before your hike, please find out more on the following pages or ask your local accommodation or tourist information about the current status: https://www.nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/aktuelles/wegeservice-und-wegeinfo/ You can reach the telephone service of the national park center for walkability of the paths in the national park daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Sundays and public holidays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Telephone: 035022/502-40.
Detour: From Altendorf, follow the signs at the end of town to Ostrauer Mühle / Kirnitzschtal straight downhill to Kirnitzschtalstraße. Keep to the right here and you will soon see the signpost for Malerweg, which you can continue to follow as usual.