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Last updated: September 22, 2025

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1. Medieval Tour to the Rock Castle Neurathen and the Swedish Caves

6.32km

01:55

200m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. On the way between two rivers: from the Elbe to the Polenz valley

12.8km

03:38

280m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. From Wehlen to the most famous bridge in Germany - the Bastei

10.3km

03:01

290m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. To the landmark of the Saxon Switzerland National Park: the Lilienstein

6.09km

02:11

290m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2,474

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5. From Deep Ground to Fire View

7.37km

02:12

210m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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6. Conquering the Konigstein Fortress

11.6km

03:32

380m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7. Heaven and Hell

7.21km

02:21

280m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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950

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8. The Falkenschlucht and other surprises around the Gohrisch in the Saxon Switzerland Landscape Protection Area

9.24km

02:42

210m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. Caspar David Friedrich Trail

15.1km

04:20

300m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10. Devilishly beautiful experiences in Teufelsgrund

5.39km

01:28

60m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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The best walks and hikes in Saxon Switzerland

1. Medieval Tour to the Rock Castle Neurathen and the Swedish Caves

2. On the way between two rivers: from the Elbe to the Polenz valley

3. From Wehlen to the most famous bridge in Germany - the Bastei

4. To the landmark of the Saxon Switzerland National Park: the Lilienstein

5. From Deep Ground to Fire View

6. Conquering the Konigstein Fortress

7. Heaven and Hell

8. The Falkenschlucht and other surprises around the Gohrisch in the Saxon Switzerland Landscape Protection Area

9. Caspar David Friedrich Trail

10. Devilishly beautiful experiences in Teufelsgrund

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