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
- Over 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.
678 m ascent - 677 m descent
Overnight place: rates
Your day begins with the climb to the Bastei rock with the famous Bastei bridge. We continue via the Höllengrund and the Wehlener Grund to the town of Wehlen. You hike back to Rathen or further to Königstein via the Rauenstein table mountain. (according to hotel availability)
470 m ascent - 480 m descent
Overnight place: Rathen or Königstein
After spending the night in Rathen, you climb via Weißig to Königstein Fortress, the largest fortress in Europe. After crossing the town of Königsteins, you take comfortable forest paths to Pfaffenstein with the famous Barbarine rock pinnacle. Enjoy a beautiful view of the famous Lilienstein. Via the Muselweg you will soon reach the pretty health resort of Gohrisch, which is in a quiet, wooded location.
700 m ascent - 540 m descent
Overnight place: Gohrisch
Today's breathtaking hike takes you from Gohrisch to Lilienstein, the landmark of Saxon Switzerland.
480 m ascent - 480 m descent
Overnight place: Gohrisch
The Kingdom of Stones is called the region around Gohrisch. After a leisurely sail across the plateau, we first head to the Gohrisch and then to the Papstein. You pass the Kleinhennersor caves and reach the Liethen valley with the old mill shortly before Krippen. Overnight stay in Krippen or Bad Schandau.
290 m ascent - 450 m descent
Overnight place: Nativity scenes or Bad Schandau
Today you hike to the Schrammsteine. There are some steep climbs and metal stairs to overcome here. You walk on forest paths along the Affensteig and then follow the Malerweg to the Lichtenhain waterfall. From here you can take the bus or the traditional Kirnitzschtalbahn (excl.) to Bad Schandau.
Overnight place: Bad Schandau
After breakfast departure on your own.
Overnight place: Bad Schandau (departure)
- 7 nights in the booked category, including half board
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- 7 days service hotline
- 1 x per room travel documents (DE/EN)
For hotel category II:
- Admission to the Tuscany thermal baths in Bad Schandau
Basic price in € per person
Find out the price now: To the price calculator
| Double room including breakfast |
Cat I
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Cat II
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|---|---|---|
| 01.04.2024 - 05.05.2024 | 879,00 € | 1.069,00 € |
| 06.05.2024 - 05.10.2024 | 915,00 € | 1.115,00 € |
| 06.10.2024 - 31.10.2024 | 879,00 € | 1.069,00 € |
| Single room including breakfast |
Cat I
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Cat II
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|---|---|---|
| 01.04.2024 - 05.05.2024 | 1.159,00 € | 1.559,00 € |
| 06.05.2024 - 05.10.2024 | 1.195,00 € | 1.605,00 € |
| 06.10.2024 - 31.10.2024 | 1.159,00 € | 1.559,00 € |
Bad Schandau
| Room price per person |
Cat I
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Cat II
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|---|---|---|
| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 100,00 € | 140,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 135,00 € | 210,00 € |
rates
| Room price per person |
Cat I
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|---|---|
| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 100,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 135,00 € |
Gohrisch
| Room price per person |
Cat I
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|---|---|
| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 100,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 135,00 € |
Gohrisch
| Room price per person |
Cat I
|
|---|---|
| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 100,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 135,00 € |
Bad Schandau (departure)
| Room price per person |
Cat I
|
Cat II
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|---|---|---|
| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 100,00 € | 140,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 135,00 € | 210,00 € |
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Reisecode
- WAN 14
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
Daily travel start April 01.04st – October 31.10.2024, 02.05 (blocking date: May 19.05nd - May 23.06th + June 27.06rd - June th)
| Basic price in € per person * 2024 |
Cat I
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Cat II
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|---|---|---|
| Double room including breakfast | From €879 | From €1069 |
| Single room including breakfast | From €1159 | From €1559 |
Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Train: to/from Bad Schandau train station
Parking:
- public parking garages/parking spaces free of charge/chargeable (information without guarantee, subject to availability, no advance reservation possible, payable on site)
- Further parking options (free/chargeable) at www.parkopedia.de
General tip for traveling by car
You can easily find a large overview of parking spaces on the external website www.parkopedia.de . view
Rooms 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 II: Hotels of 3 and 4 star standards, which are located in the center of the cities or close to the center. Of these, 3 overnight stays in our Premium Hotel Elbresidenz Bad Schandau and at least one other hotel with wellness and/or sauna.
A good level of fitness, sure-footedness and a head for heights are required for this hiking tour.
No booking of TWIN bed rooms possible (two single beds).
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.
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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