Neumannmühle Berghütte & Wirtshaus (Neumannmühle)

Hidden in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Saxon Switzerland and the most beautiful hiking trail in Germany, as voted by hikers. Just by looking at the photos, you will immediately understand why. This special part of Germany could not be further away from Switzerland, yet it is called Saxon Switzerland or Saxon Switzerland in German. How is that? Read our extensive blog post about the Malerweg, get answers to all your questions, and find a suitable package for a walking holiday in Germany.Forget the Rheinsteig, the Eifelsteig, the Rothaarsteig and the Moselsteig. Not far from Dresden, on the border with the Czech Republic and on the banks of the River Elbe, you will find one of the most beautiful examples of German nature. National Park Saxon Switzerland is home to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and this is where the Malerweg runs, a 112-kilometer hiking trail that can be walked in 8 stages. There are some tough stages, but you will be rewarded with beautiful views. The Malerweg is characterized by the chalk cliffs along the Elbe, along forest paths, and not forgetting the Bastei Bridge. The nature along the Malerweg inspired Germany's most successful artists and it will not leave you unmoved either. The Malerweg is dedicated to the most famous German artists. Follow in their footsteps and walk the entire Malerweg.