Burg Hohnstein

Moderate hike. Good basic fitness required. Mostly easily accessible paths. Surefootedness required. The starting point is Hohnstein Marktplatz. From here we first take the narrow Rathausstrasse downhill - the castle to our right - and then turn right into the “Bärengarten” path. The blue line marks us down into the Schindergraben. The name comes from the original profession of the "slayer" or skinner, who gave sick animals the edge and dumped the carcasses in lonely areas - an important...

Stage 3 of the "Malerweg" long-distance hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This section of the Malerweg (stage 3), certified as a quality trail, starts in Hohnstein and leads to Altendorf. Rock formations with such promising names as giant lizard or quarry needle line the way. There are also some caves worth seeing, which are worth a short detour. Shortly before reaching Altendorf, you will be accompanied by the happily babbling Sebnitz. There are places to stay and...

Popular loop in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The Polenztal loop is worth a visit at any time of the year. This route accompanies the Polenz through the valley of the same name in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains of Saxon, Switzerland. In March, the most significant wild occurrence of the March Cup in Saxony can be admired here. The start and end points are at the paid parking lot P 3 Eiche. From there, it's always easy up and down the beautiful, shady valley. There are several...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. One highlight follows the next on this varied tour through the Saxon Switzerland National Park. The Polenztal, known nationally for its natural beauty, marks the start of the circular hike. You can start from the car park at the Pension & Gasthaus Polenztal. You pass several impressive vantage points and wild rock formations such as the Hocksteinaussicht and the Grautschgrotte while hiking on idyllic paths through...

Varied hiking tour in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. Whether beautiful forest paths, great views, exciting castles or calming watercourses - everything is on offer on this tour! Let's start in Hohenstein at the Polenztal car park. The path leads along the Polenz to Porschdorf. You follow the Polenztalweg for the entire time. Slightly up and down but without significant differences in altitude, it goes ahead. At the end of the Polenztalweg, we continue sharply left to the...