The best walks and hikes in Saxon Switzerland
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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Saxon Switzerland to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Saxon Switzerland 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.
Last updated: October 4, 2025
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1. Medieval Tour to the Rock Castle Neurathen and the Swedish Caves
6.32km
01:55
200m
200m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(2336)
8,228
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2. On the way between two rivers: from the Elbe to the Polenz valley
12.8km
03:38
280m
280m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.7
(962)
3,128
hikers
3. From Wehlen to the most famous bridge in Germany - the Bastei
10.3km
03:01
290m
290m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(1194)
3,932
hikers
4. To the landmark of the Saxon Switzerland National Park: the Lilienstein
6.09km
02:11
290m
290m
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.7
(818)
2,525
hikers
5. From Deep Ground to Fire View
7.37km
02:12
210m
210m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.7
(785)
2,754
hikers
6. Conquering the Konigstein Fortress
11.6km
03:32
380m
380m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.9
(635)
1,756
hikers
7. Heaven and Hell
7.21km
02:21
280m
280m
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.7
(317)
976
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.6
(529)
1,697
hikers
9. Caspar David Friedrich Trail
15.1km
04:20
300m
300m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.7
(470)
1,460
hikers
10. Devilishly beautiful experiences in Teufelsgrund
5.39km
01:28
60m
60m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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