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The Most Beautiful Stages of the Malerweg

Name: The Most Beautiful Stages of the Malerweg
Brand: Bookatrekking
Price: 860.00 EUR
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Rating: 4.4 (1611 reviews)

Duration: 7 days

Trails: T2 trails

Distance: 15 - 20 km per day

Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day

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A week in Saxon Switzerland
> From Pirna via the Bastei Bridge to Schmilka
> Staying in pleasant guesthouses and hotels

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. <

On this 7-day hiking holiday, you'll hike the five most beautiful stages of the Malerweg and experience National Park Saxon Switzerland in all its glory. The Bastei Bridge is of course part of this adventure. Your stay in comfortable guesthouses and three-star hotels along the way is taken care of, and your remaining luggage is transported to the next place of accommodation. All you have to do is walk!

Note: It is important to mention that there are limited accommodation options along the Malerweg. This means that you may stay in a different village than originally planned. You can find the alternative villages listed below in the itinerary.

Itinerary

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Arrival in Pirna

Today you arrive in Pirna. After a long journey, take some time to relax at your hotel and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Hotel Sächsischer Hof (Pirna)

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Pirna-Liebethal - Stadt Wehlen/Kurort Rathen

Duration: 03:40 h

Distance: 13.5 km

Ascent: 140 m

Descent: 210 m

To reach the starting point of the hike, you need to take a bus to the entrance of the romantic Liebethaler Grund. You can check the current timetables at www.rvsoe.de. Alternatively, you can choose to hike this section as well, which will add approximately 1.5 hours to your day.

From there, the path follows the Wesenitz and passes the monumental Richard Wagner monument (designed by Richard Guhr, 1933) and the remains of the former Lochmühle. You then continue through Uttewalder Grund, famous for its stunning rock gate. From there, the path winds through rocky terrain. Along the way, you’ll pass the remains of one of the oldest castles in the region. The Malerweg then runs along the Elbe to mark the end of this first day.

Bed & Breakfast Wehlen (Stadt Wehlen)

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Stadt Wehlen/Kurort Rathen - Hohnstein

Duration: 03:35 h

Distance: 11.5 km

Ascent: 450 m

Descent: 290 m

You start by ascending the Schwarzbergweg, where you reach the resting place called "Steinerner Tisch". The building of the same name was once built by Prince Augustus der Starke as a resting place for when he went hunting. The path leads you to one of the most famous sights of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains: the Bastei. This is one of the absolute attractions of the region and from here you have a fantastic view of the landscape. You descend via a staircase. Then you will pass the Rathen rock plateau with its spectacular natural scenery. Once in Hohnstein, the castle and the Kasper Museum in the tourist office are definitely worth a visit!

Meschkes Gasthaus Pension (Hohnstein)

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Hohnstein - Altendorf/ Bad Schandau

Duration: 05:15 h

Distance: 17.9 km

Ascent: 430 m

Descent: 600 m

This hiking day starts on a forest path and passes the Brandaussicht. On this "Balcony of Saxon Switzerland", 170 meters above the Polenztal, you have a fantastic panoramic view. Then you descend more than 800 stair steps to the "den Tiefen Grund". In the last part of today, you can enjoy the view of the Schrammsteine.

Ostrauer Mühle (Altendorf)

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Altendorf/ Bad Schandau - Neumannmühle/Lichtenhain

Duration: 04:47 h

Distance: 16.2 km

Ascent: 450 m

Descent: 410 m

Today is a slightly longer hiking day. You will walk down through the Dorfbachklamm into the Kirnitzsch valley. The path then ascends into the Schrammsteine, an elongated, sharply divided rock group. The Jägersteig ascent leads you via iron ladders to the Schrammsteingratweg where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Schrammstein. You then pass Lichtenhainer Wasserfall and walk to the impressive Kuhstall rock cave.

Neumannmühle Berghütte UG (Neumannmühle)

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Neumannmühle/Lichtenhain - Schmilka/Hrensko

Duration: 04:27 h

Distance: 13.6 km

Ascent: 510 m

Descent: 590 m

You start this day in the Kirnitzschtal. The trail leads you past the archaeological remains of a medieval rock castle. A natural, steep path then leads you to the Großer Pohlshorn. You walk through the old silver fir stables to the Zeughaus, an old arsenal. From here you start ascending, to the top of Großer Winterberg. This 556-meter high mountain was created by basaltic erosion through the plateau of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and is the second-highest mountain in Saxon Switzerland. The hiking day ends in Schmilka, where you can visit the Schmilka water mill. The mill was reconstructed in 2007 and is now fully functional again.

Haus Bergfriede (Schmilka)

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Departure

After breakfast, the program is over. We hope to see you again soon in Saxon Switzerland and wish you a pleasant journey back home!

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Accommodation

We will arrange your accommodation on the Malerweg in hotels, inns, and guesthouses. Accommodation will be private in single, double or twin rooms and with en-suite bathroom where possible.
Full travel guide

You’ll receive access to our trekking app, which serves as your complete digital travel guide for the Malerweg. Inside, you’ll find everything you need for your trek: route descriptions, hiking maps, navigation support, payment information, and all the key details specific to your journey.
Baggage Transfer

This trek includes the transfer of your luggage throughout the entire Malerweg trek. Your bags will be picked up every morning from the hotel lobby and will be driven to your next next accommodation. Baggage transfers allow you to travel lighter during the day and enjoy the walk in a more relaxed manner.
Navigation support

Our trekking app also includes built-in navigation support. With GPS-based maps and offline access, you can follow the trail confidently and stay on route even without mobile signal.
Breakfast (when possible)

We will arrange breakfast for you whenever possible. Some accommodations on the Malerweg, however, do not allow us to pre-book it. In those cases, you can usually request breakfast for the next morning directly at the accommodation (at your own expense), or simply enjoy one of the cafés in the area.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport. This also applies to any transport from the end point of your trail.
Transfers

If you require any form of public or local transport during the trek, it is not included in the package unless stated otherwise. This applies to taxis, buses, cable cars, gondolas, and similar services.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast is, if possible, included in the price of the trek. You can get lunch and dinner at the shops, hotels, and restaurants along the way.

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The Most Beautiful Stages of the Malerweg

Itinerary

Arrival in Pirna

Hotel Sächsischer Hof (Pirna)

Pirna-Liebethal - Stadt Wehlen/Kurort Rathen

Bed & Breakfast Wehlen (Stadt Wehlen)

Stadt Wehlen/Kurort Rathen - Hohnstein

Meschkes Gasthaus Pension (Hohnstein)

Hohnstein - Altendorf/ Bad Schandau

Ostrauer Mühle (Altendorf)

Altendorf/ Bad Schandau - Neumannmühle/Lichtenhain

Neumannmühle Berghütte UG (Neumannmühle)

Neumannmühle/Lichtenhain - Schmilka/Hrensko

Haus Bergfriede (Schmilka)

Departure

Included

Accommodation

Full travel guide

Baggage Transfer

Navigation support

Breakfast (when possible)

Excluded

Traveling to and from

Transfers

Travel Insurance

Lunch and Dinner

FAQ

Malerweg: Weather and Best Season

Traveling to and From

What if the dates I want are not available?

If I book now, can I immediately arrange the rest of my trip?

How do I know if this trek is right for me?

How to Book

Booking

Availability

Cancellation policy

Reviews

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