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 absolute highlight in Saxon Switzerland.

The view from the bastion is unbelievably beautiful, optimally you probably enjoy it during the week when there are fewer tourists there.

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

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 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

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

A great vantage point, easy to reach and great views.

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

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.

Fallen stones have been trapped in this place in the gorge, forming a natural stone gate. Even Caspar David Friedrich has discovered and painted this impressive rock formation for himself.

Wonderful view of the rock world, especially when you climb the ladder to heaven! The name Kuhstall has two possible causes: On the one hand, during the Thirty Years' War … 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 ridge path Rauenstein or Rauensteinweg is another part of the famous Malerweg. From the Rauensteinweg there are great views on both sides of the bastion, quarries and table mountains. … read more

One of the most beautiful stones in the Saxon. Switzerland! If you do not want to climb up the many steps at the front, just walk the gently rising path … read more

I highly recommend the "Wild Hell". It is surprising that at the beginning of the gorge there is no indication of the difficulty. Without appropriate footwear nothing works here and … 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.