Use the afternoon for a little stroll through the tranquil spa town.
Overnight place: Bad Schandau
For centuries, the Elbe Sandstone Mountains have fascinated nature lovers, romantics and hikers. Hike through the wildly rugged rock world of Saxon Switzerland and enjoy breathtaking views of bizarre rock formations that alternate with romantic valleys. During your hiking holiday you will experience both the well-known sights of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains such as the Bastion near Rathen and the Königstein Fortress.
Overview of your benefits
- Good value for money
- Tour incl. hotels and luggage transport
- Extensive route booklet
- More than 30 years of experience
After the first ascent of today's stage, enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view. It continues over the fire steps to the balcony of Saxon Switzerland, the fire. Passing Hohnstein Castle and the Amselsee you reach the spa town of Rathen.
Overnight place: rates
Your day begins with the ascent to the Bastei rocks with the well-known Bastei bridge. It continues via the Höllengrund and the Wehlener Grund to the town of Wehlen. You hike over the Table Mountain Rauenstein to the Königstein Fortress, the largest fortress in Europe.
Overnight place: Königstein
You walk towards the famous rock needle Barbarine on comfortable forest paths. It is advisable to take a short break to strengthen yourself in the Pfaffenstein Baude. Enjoy a beautiful view of the well-known Lilienstein. Via the Muselweg you will soon reach the pretty spa town of Gohrisch, which is in a quiet, wooded location.
Overnight place: Gohrisch
The region around Gohrisch is called the kingdom of stones. After a leisurely walk-in over the high plateau, it goes first to the Gohrisch and then to the Papststein. You pass the Kleinhennersdorfer caves and reach the Liethen valley with the old mill shortly before Krippen.
Overnight place: cribs
You take the S-Bahn to the starting point of the hike – Hrensko in Bohemian Switzerland. Today you hike to the Prebischtor, Europe's largest rock gate, and further through the deeply incised valley of the Kamenice to the Edmundsklamm boat station. You glide silently with the boat (not included in the tour price). Back to Krippen, use the S-Bahn again.
Overnight place: Hrensko
Today you hike to the Schrammsteinen. There are some steep ascents and metal stairs to overcome here. You walk on forest paths along the Affensteig and then follow the Malerweg to the Beuthenfall. From here you use the traditional Kirnitzschtalbahn (not included in the tour price) to Bad Schandau.
Overnight place: Bad Schandau
After breakfast departure on your own.
Overnight place: Bad Schandau (departure)
- 7 nights including breakfast
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- Train tickets for the 6th day
- 1 package of detailed maps and information material per room (DE/EN)
- 7 days service hotline
Travel prices 2023
| Price in € per person * |
Cat I
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Cat II
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| Double room including breakfast | €689 | €849 |
| Single room including breakfast | €939 | €1269 |
Seasonal prices
From 12.05.2023/02.09.2023 to XNUMX
- €36,00 surcharge in Cat. I
- €36,00 surcharge in Cat. II
Note: All prices are per person.
Health resort Rathen
| Cat I |
Double room (DR) | 78 EUR |
Single room (SR) | 99 EUR |
Königstein
| Cat I |
Double room (DR) | 55 EUR |
Single room (SR) | 75 EUR |
Gohrisch, cribs
| Cat I |
Double room (DR) | 55 EUR |
Single room (SR) | 75 EUR |
Bad Schandau
| Cat I | Cat II |
Double room (DR) | 70 EUR | 85 EUR |
Single room (SR) | 95 EUR | 130 EUR |
book here
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travel code
- WAN14
Hiking in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains
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Duration
- 8 days
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Overnight stays
- 7 nights
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Overnight stays
- about 80 km
Discovery of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains
Daily departure 01.04. – 31.10
| Price in € per person * 2023 |
Cat I
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Cat II
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|---|---|---|
| Double room including breakfast | €689 | €849 |
| Single room including breakfast | €939 | €1269 |
Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Book now Price calculatorTrain: to/from Bad Schandau train station
Hotels and guesthouses with 3-star standard
For category II:
- 3 nights in the 5-star Hotel Elbresidenz Bad Schandau
- all other hotels with wellness area and/or sauna
- Admission to the Tuscany thermal baths in Bad Schandau
A good level of fitness, sure-footedness and a head for heights are required for this hiking tour.
Not included: Cultural tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses
This trip/s is/are not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
