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Attractions in the Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains is a region where 20 hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

The top 20 Attractions in the Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

    1

    Basteibrücke

    Hiking Highlight

    The Bastei is probably the most famous highlight of Saxon Switzerland. In the high season from April to October, the bastion is frequently visited by tourists. But in the winter …

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    Schwedenlöcher

    Hiking Highlight (Segment)

    The Sweden holes 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 …

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    5

    Schrammsteinaussicht

    Hiking Highlight

    Because the Schrammsteine are one of the highlights in Saxon Switzerland because of the great panoramic views, it can of course be overcrowded here in summer. In winter, however, comparatively …

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    7

    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.

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    8

    Amselsee

    Hiking Highlight

    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 …

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    10

    Himmelsleiter

    Hiking Highlight (Segment)

    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 …

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    12

    Gratweg

    Hiking Highlight (Segment)

    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.

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    16

    Felsentor Uttewalde

    Hiking Highlight

    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.

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    17

    Wolfsschlucht

    Hiking Highlight

    Metal stairs lead steeply but safely down from Hockstein through the Wolfsschlucht towards the town of Hohnstein.

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    19

    Gratweg Rauenstein

    Hiking Highlight (Segment)

    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. …

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    20

    Rauenstein

    Hiking Highlight

    Such a great rock naturally attracts people, the path is less crowded and the rocks around it, but also super great, single trail with a few grottos.

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Map of the Top 20 in the Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

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Last updated:
November 28, 2023