Darum lohnt sich der Besuch.
An inexhaustible abundance of bizarre rock formations, densely wooded, wild and romantic gorges and majestic table mountains with breathtaking views: That is what the “Malerweg” trail in the national park of Saxon Switzerland has in store for you. And it is the reason why especially artists have been drawn to the picturesque rock formations from the start. Follow in the footsteps of famous Romantic painters like Caspar David Friedrich, Carl Gustav Carus, and Ludwig Richter. Experience the fascinating rock landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains from its most picturesque side on this hiking trail so rich in tradition. And while doing so, be sure to enjoy the numerous sights like Pirna, a town painted by Canaletto, or the house of the impressionist painter Robert Sterl in Wehlen-Naundorf as well as the numerous welcoming taverns on the way. Starting point:You can start the hike…
Was dich erwartet
Painters Trail (all stages/official version by the tourism association of Saxon Switzerland) Fascination not only for RomanticsFollowing the Painters Trail (Malerweg), you hike through densely wooded, wild and romantic gorges, past bizarre rock formations and breathtaking views.Attention, please note detours: https://malerweg.link/news
Gut zu wissen
Saxon Switzerland is connected directly to the Saxon capital Dresden via the motorway A17, the A-road B172 and the railway system of the Deutsche Bahn (German Railway, EuroCity railway track Hamburg - Dresden - Prague). Urban railways and coaches leave in short, regular intervals from Dresden – incorporating the airport as well – into the region. Small towns near the Elbe river can also be approached by the historic steamboats of the Sächsische Dampfschiffahrt company. The ride up the river may take a little bit…
Planungsdetails
Wegbeschreibung
Current information on directions, accommodations, reroutings, etc. can be found on the website of the Painters Trail at: www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/home-malerweg/.
Ausrüstung
Sturdy footwear recommended
Sicherheit
- Due to bark beetle damages, particular caution is advised! - No special aids required. - Partially, the paths are very narrow. - Not all viewpoints are secured with guardrails. Emergency services: Fire brigade 112; Police 110 On-call medical service 116 117 Current information on the Painters Trail (in German language): https://malerweg.link/news Please note: Only marked paths may be accessed in the core area of the national park of Saxon Switzerland! Fines may be imposed in case of infringements. Hiking trail…
Parken
Guests that want to change their accommodations with each stage, have long-term car parks at their disposal. They are located at the Pirna car parks “Am Steinplatz” and at Ernst-Thälmann-Platz 2.
ÖPNV
The journey to the starting point and endpoint in Pirna is possible by coach or train. Train: Pirna station Coach: Central coach station – ZOB Pirna Information: https://www.vvo-online.de/en/index.cshtml
Anreise
Saxon Switzerland is connected directly to the Saxon capital Dresden via the motorway A17, the A-road B172 and the railway system of the Deutsche Bahn (German Railway, EuroCity railway track Hamburg - Dresden - Prague). Urban railways and coaches leave in short, regular intervals from Dresden – incorporating the airport as well – into the region. Small towns near the Elbe river can also be approached by the historic steamboats of the Sächsische Dampfschiffahrt company. The ride up the river may take a little bit…