Attractions in the Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

The classic! Best early in the morning. During the day and especially on the weekend, crowds are here !! But you have to have seen, beautiful views. Easy to reach, also with stroller or wheelchair.

The Schwedenlöcher are a particularly exciting section and my personal highlight in Saxon Switzerland. This section got its name in the Thirty Years War when farmers from the village of …read more

If you have the time and, above all, the courage, you should not miss the ascent through the ladder ladder. A long and narrow staircase leads up through a narrowing …read more

The fact that the Schrammsteine ​​count because of the great panoramic views to the highlights in Saxon Switzerland, it can be crowded here in summer, of course. In winter, however, …read more

Framed by the high rocks, just above the Amselsee, the Grünbach falls as a blackbird fall a few meters into the depths. Directly next to it you will find the …read more

The Amselsee impresses with its romantic and hidden location on the edge of the spa Rathen. The Niederrathener rocks, which tower high above the Amselsee, offer a great backdrop to …read more

We preferred the short section.
For children, the boat trip is certainly an experience.
One possibility would be to hike and ride back by boat🛶

The health resort of Rathen is a tourist magnet due to its unique location on the Elbe, the rock stage and the scenic attractions around it. From here you can …read more

The absolute highlight in Saxon Switzerland.

One of the most popular views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, so the whole area in the main season and in good weather but also quite "crowded"

A piece above the Basteibrücke there is this great vantage point on the Elbe and mountains. Directly at your feet you can see the famous sandstone cliffs and on the horizon rise the table mountains south of the Elbe.

The Schrammsteintor is one of the most stunning rock formations in the entire national park. Towering towering the rocks on both sides above you. Climbers love the steep walls and …read more

The Zirkelstein is wonderfully exposed - one of the most beautiful views in Saxon Switzerland. All around you can see the large mountains of Bohemian Switzerland, such as the Rabenstein …read more

A bit hidden and totally unimpressive from the bottom, but if you find it up there, you will be rewarded with numerous views, some 360 ​​°! Just fantastic!

The ascent to Kohlhaukuppe is relatively steep on all sides and requires a bit of fitness.
It is a popular excursion destination from Geising.
Depending on the impact resistance you …read more

Great view. Best to go early in the morning. Highly visited on weekends. Here is a tour of me where I am also on the Carolafelsen and the beautiful view can be seen:

In the middle of the Saxon Switzerland you will be pampered on the summit of the Pfaffenstein with a fantastic panoramic view from the lookout tower, a mountain plateau full of history and a regional stop.

A "must" when visiting "Saxon Switzerland".
In the holidays / holidays you will be amazed how many people are traveling on the Lilienstein. This should be considered in the planning, …read more

Steep ascent to the Schrammsteinen, but still without large climbing parts. Good expansion given by ladders and stairs. Exhausting, but you will be rewarded by the later views on the Schrammsteinen very well.

About metallic stairs it goes here steeply, but safely down from the Hockstein by the Wolfsschlucht in the direction of the city Hohnstein.