The best walks and hikes around the Elbe

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Want to go hiking around the Elbe to explore more of this corner of Saxony? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes around the Elbe to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks around the Elbe is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Medieval Tour to the Rock Castle Neurathen and the Swedish Caves	Easy 01:55 6.32km
On the way between two rivers: from the Elbe to the Polenz valley	Intermediate 03:38 12.8km
To the landmark of the Saxon Switzerland National Park: the Lilienstein	Expert 02:11 6.09km
From Wehlen to the most famous bridge in Germany - the Bastei	Intermediate 03:01 10.3km
Conquering the Konigstein Fortress	Intermediate 03:32 11.6km
Discovery Tour to Wolf Hill — dream trails on Dresden Heath	Easy 01:56 7.13km
The Falkenschlucht and other surprises around the Gohrisch in the Saxon Switzerland Landscape Protection Area	Intermediate 02:42 9.24km
Devilishly beautiful experiences in Teufelsgrund	Intermediate 01:28 5.39km
Hike on the Schrammsteine	Expert 02:23 7.26km

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Medieval Tour to the Rock Castle Neurathen and the Swedish Caves
01:55
6.32km
3.3km/h
200m
200m
Ferry
Easy
4.8
(7,745)
27,078
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
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2
On the way between two rivers: from the Elbe to the Polenz valley
03:38
12.8km
3.5km/h
280m
280m
Ferry
Intermediate
4.8
(2,245)
8,201
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

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3
To the landmark of the Saxon Switzerland National Park: the Lilienstein
02:11
6.09km
2.8km/h
290m
290m
Ferry
Expert
4.8
(1,141)
3,804
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
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4
From Wehlen to the most famous bridge in Germany - the Bastei
03:01
10.3km
3.4km/h
290m
290m
Ferry
Intermediate
4.7
(917)
2,991
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Conquering the Konigstein Fortress
03:32
11.6km
3.3km/h
380m
380m
Intermediate
4.7
(766)
2,746
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Discovery Tour to Wolf Hill — dream trails on Dresden Heath
01:56
7.13km
3.7km/h
100m
100m
Easy
4.7
(442)
1,241
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
7
7
The Falkenschlucht and other surprises around the Gohrisch in the Saxon Switzerland Landscape Protection Area
02:42
9.24km
3.4km/h
210m
210m
Intermediate
4.7
(298)
920
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Devilishly beautiful experiences in Teufelsgrund
01:28
5.39km
3.7km/h
60m
60m
Intermediate
4.7
(439)
1,389
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Hike on the Schrammsteine
02:23
7.26km
3.0km/h
310m
310m
Expert
4.9
(219)
683
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.