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Star hiking Bad Schandau

Unforgettable nature experiences on the Painters' Way

travel code
ST WABS 01
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Price
From 699€
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Price calculator last updated: January 13.01.2026,

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Immerse yourself in the beauty of Saxon Switzerland on a 7-day trip. Start in Bad Schandau, climb the Schrammsteine, explore the Königstein Fortress and enjoy breathtaking views from the Bastei. The Malerweg and the Große Winterberg await you with unforgettable nature experiences. Use a free day to explore on your own. This tour combines nature, culture and relaxation in one of the most picturesque areas in Germany.

After your arrival at the spa and relaxation resort, you can find out interesting facts about the Saxon Switzerland National Park in the information center. To get in the mood, stroll through the market towards the spa gardens and enjoy the calming charm of the spa town in Saxon Switzerland.

Overnight place: Bad Schandau

The first destination is the Schrammsteine ​​rock formation with its wonderful view. After enjoying the expansive panorama and descending into the Kirnitzsch Valley, a short detour of about 700 meters to the Lichtenhain Waterfall and an afternoon coffee is worthwhile. You will then return to Bad Schandau by bus.

You take the Elbe ferry to Krippen and then begin a hike that takes you to the left of the Elbe to the Papststein and Gohrisch table mountains. The highlight of the hiking tour is certainly the visit to the Königstein Fortress. The “Invincible” towers high above the city of the same name and offers all sorts of history to discover. We return to Bad Schandau by S-Bahn in the late afternoon.

On today's hike you will experience the breathtaking rocks from the water as you take the boat to Wehlen (included). You hike up to the famous Bastei with the Bastei Bridge and the Neurathen rock castle. Enjoy the view in all directions before you descend back into the Elbe valley to the health resort of Rathen. You can return to Bad Schandau by S-Bahn.

On a section of the varied Malerweg you hike through the Rear Saxon Switzerland. Shortly before your destination today, you climb up to the Großer Winterberg, which at 556 meters is the
is the second highest mountain in Saxon Switzerland. From Schmilka you take the train back to your overnight location.

Whether it's a hike to the puppet town of Hohnstein with a visit to the medieval castle, a relaxing day in Bad Schandau with a visit to the Toskana Therme spa, or a trip to Bohemian Switzerland – the Elbe Sandstone Mountains hiking region has a lot to offer!

After breakfast, you will travel home on your own or with an extension.

Overnight place: Bad Schandau (departure)

  • 6 nights in booked category including breakfast
  • Entrance to the Bad Schandau National Park Centre
  • Entry to Königstein Fortress including use of the passenger lift
  • Boat trip from Bad Schandau to Wehlen
  • 1x dinner at the hotel
  • 1 x per room travel documents (DE)
  • GPS data on request
  • 7 days service hotline

    ONLY IN CATEGORY II
  • Overnight stay in Bad Schandau at a premium hotel
  • Admission to the Toskana Therme Bad Schandau
Saving tip: 3% early bird discount for tours in 2026 until the end of February 2026
  • The discount is automatically deducted during the booking process.
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Basic price in € per person

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Double room including breakfast Cat I Cat II
01.04.2026 - 10.05.2026 699,00 € 899,00 €
11.05.2026 - 26.09.2026 729,00 € 929,00 €
27.09.2026 - 31.10.2026 699,00 € 899,00 €
Single room including breakfast Cat I Cat II
01.04.2026 - 10.05.2026 939,00 € 1.459,00 €
11.05.2026 - 26.09.2026 969,00 € 1.489,00 €
27.09.2026 - 31.10.2026 939,00 € 1.459,00 €

Additional Services

    Discount for digital travel documents (-20,00 EUR per room)
    01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 0,00 €

Bad Schandau

Room price per person Cat I Cat II
Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück 90,00 € 116,00 €
Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück 122,00 € 192,00 €

Bad Schandau (departure)

Room price per person Cat I Cat II
Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück 90,00 € 116,00 €
Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück 122,00 € 192,00 €

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Reisecode
ST WABS 01

Star hiking Bad Schandau

Duration
7 days
Overnight stays
6 nights
Overnight stays
about 50 km

Daily departure from April 01rd to October 31th, 2026

  • Arrival possible
  • Limited arrival possible
  • Arrival not possible
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Basic price in € per person * 2026 Cat I Cat II
Double room including breakfast From €699 From €899
Single room including breakfast From €939 From €1459

3% early bird discount for tours in 2026 until the end of February

Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Train: 

  • to/from Bad Schandau

Parking: 

  • public parking garages/parking spaces free of charge/chargeable (information without guarantee, subject to availability, no advance reservation possible, payable on site)

General tip for traveling by car

You can easily find a large overview of parking spaces on the external website www.parkopedia.de . view

Room with shower/toilet or bath/toilet 

  • Category I: Hotels and guesthouses of 3-star standard, some of which are located a little outside the town.
  • Category IIHotels of the 3- and 4-star standard, located in or near the city center. Overnight stay in a premium hotel in Bad Schandau.

 

  • A good level of fitness, sure-footedness and a head for heights are required for this hiking tour.
  • Please note that the routes specified in the itinerary are purely hiking stages. The overnight locations may differ from the start and finish locations of the hikes.
  • With the mobile guest card, which you will receive on site, all public transport journeys in the Saxon Switzerland area are free of charge.

General information

Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.

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