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

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

In every season, even in late autumn, because it is not so crowded.

The absolute highlight in Saxon Switzerland.

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.

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 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

The health resort 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 reach …read more

This is my favorite rock from now on. The view from the Carolafelsen is gigantic. You have all the highlights at a glance. Pfaffensteine, Königstein, Lilienstein, Schrammsteine etc.
Always ready …read more

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 climb to the Lilienstein is definitely worth it. No matter if the weather is good or bad. :) We walked up the Nordsteig - but rather recommend the Südsteig, as it is easier.

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.

Exciting ridge path that can also be mastered with a dog (if these steps [metal, wood, stone, plastic steps] and grid floors [elongated metal grids without cross bracing] can be …read more

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

The Uttewalder Felsentor was once one of the most famous tourist attractions in Saxon Switzerland. The gate is formed by three fallen rocks, which are stuck in the steep walls of this straight man-sized gorge.

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.

Pleasant climb leads to a beautiful vantage point. Especially in good weather, but here is pretty much going on.

An eye opener along the poles, we were here in the summer and enjoyed the river's coolness.
The gorge is mostly in the shade.

The ridge path can be imagined as a summit cross-section. It goes on well-secured paths and stairs on summit and through gorges. Thus, the ridge path combines a sense of adventure and great panoramic views along the Schrammsteine.