Darum lohnt sich der Besuch.
The tour is not very long at around 8.5 kilometres, but the climbs - especially the more than 800 steps up to the Brand - are sometimes quite demanding, which is why it is classified as moderately difficult.The tour first leads from Porschdorf through the beautiful Tiefen Grund to the Brand steps and then up to the Brandaussicht, from where you have a breathtaking view. Afterwards, the route leads through the impressive Schulzengrund into the Polenztal valley and from there via the Füllhölzelweg path to the Gamrig - a very spectacular lookout rock near Rathen.After exploring the Gamrig and the Gamrig cave, the tour then continues through the Aspichgraben directly to Rathen, where it ends.
Was dich erwartet
This route hike leads from Porschdorf via the Brand and the Brandaussicht to the Gamrigfelsen and from there to Rathen. You will cross picturesque valleys and gorges and experience spectacular views.
Gut zu wissen
If you absolutely have to travel by car, it is best to park at the train station in Bad Schandau, where you then also have to take the S-Bahn back from Rathen. (In Rathen itself, there is only limited parking available for a fee).
Planungsdetails
Wegbeschreibung
Start at the railway station in Porschdorf, from where you first follow the road to the left and the red dot to the entrance to the Polenztal valley. Then follow the signpost with the blue line through the Tiefen Grund to the Brandaussicht. You should not miss the area behind the Brandbaude with the Thümmelgrotte , where it is usually a little quieter and you also have a spectacular view. From the Brandaussicht , continue along the Brand for a while until a signpost with a red line points to the left into the…
Ausrüstung
With binoculars you can experience the views even better!
Sicherheit
The Gamrig has an unsecured summit with no railing and sloping edges, which is why you should take special care on this one and especially watch out for children!
ÖPNV
The best way to get there is by S-Bahn from Dresden to Bad Schandau and then by National Park train U28 from Bad Schandau National Park station to Porschdorf. VVO connection information to the Porschdorf stop . Timetable National Park Railway U28: https://www.vvo-online.de/de/tarif-tickets/tarif/Nationalparkbahn.cshtml Return journey by S-Bahn from Kurort Rathen - VVO connection information: https://www.vvo-online.de/de/fahrplan/fahrplanauskunft
Anreise
If you absolutely have to travel by car, it is best to park at the train station in Bad Schandau, where you then also have to take the S-Bahn back from Rathen. (In Rathen itself, there is only limited parking available for a fee).
Tipp des Anbieters
The route is planned from Porschdorf station to Rathen station, whereby you have to cross the Elbe in Rathen by means of a ferry, which is NOT part of the VVO (Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe) and therefore has to be paid for separately. From the Brand you not only have a wonderful view, but you can also stop at the Brandbaude and enjoy a delicious meal. The same applies to the Waltherdorfer Mühle in the Polenztal valley, which is also on the way. However, despite the possibility of stopping for refreshments, you should…