Above Tiefen Grund: small walk around Waitzdorf

2.37 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Hiking
  • 0:38 h
  • 2.37 km
  • 35 m
  • 35 m
  • 326 m
  • 348 m
  • 22 m
  • Start: Waitzdorf
  • Destination: Waitzdorf

Walk without significant ascents and descents on rarely used paths. The highlights of the route are the two viewpoints. They offer a magnificent view and are in an almost original condition, i.e., without railings and aids for walking. Therefore, assistance from a companion is necessary to reach the viewpoints. 

The tour starts at the parking lot at the entrance to Waitzdorf. We first follow a path that passes the houses on the right and then sharply turns left. We continue straight along the forest edge, following the signposts to the viewpoint. There, the partly grass-covered hiking trail continues to the left and improves in quality. Soon you see the viewpoint on the right, which can be reached via a small branch. Now we follow the wide hiking trail, which shortly leads to the right to the second viewpoint, which is accessible via a natural access path. A companion is necessary here as well as at the first viewpoint. After returning from this viewpoint to the hiking trail, we follow it and finally reach the Mühlweg. This hiking trail meets the Waldtorweg after a few meters. At this junction, we go left and follow the Waldtorweg along the road to Waitzdorf. Again, we keep left here and finally end our little round at the parking lot of Waitzdorf.

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Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

small and easy circular route without significant elevation differences

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Suitable for Pushchair

Equipment

A companion is necessary for the viewpoints

Directions & Parking facilities

From Dresden via the A17 to the Pirna exit. Drive towards the center and you come directly to the B172, which leads via Königstein to Bad Schandau. In Bad Schandau, after the Elbe bridge, turn right immediately and drive towards Hohnstein. On the way to Hohnstein in the forest there is a signposted exit on the right to Goßdorf-Waitzdorf

Parking lot - Waitzdorf

Arrival/Departure:

  • From Pirna (accessible by the S-Bahn S1) by bus 237 to the stop "Hohnstein/Eiche"
  • and then further by bus line 235 to Waitzdorf

Safety guidelines

Please note: in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, only marked paths may be used in the core zone. Violations may result in fines.

Trail markings

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