- 44:15 h
- 115.66 km
- 3,524 m
- 3,563 m
- 112 m
- 543 m
- 431 m
- Start: Pirna-Liebethal
- Destination: Pirna Market
An inexhaustible abundance of bizarre rock formations, wooded, wild romantic gorges and majestic table mountains with breathtaking views: all this is offered by the “Malerweg Elbe Sandstone Mountains” in the Saxon Switzerland National Park region. From the beginning, artists in particular felt attracted by the picturesque rock formations. Follow in the footsteps of famous Romantic painters such as Caspar David Friedrich, Carl Gustav Carus, and Ludwig Richter. Experience the fascinating rock landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains from its most picturesque sides on this traditional hiking route. Enjoy the numerous sights such as the Canaletto town Pirna or the house of the impressionist painter Robert Sterl in Wehlen-Naundorf and the many inviting inns along the way.
Route start:
The hike can be started anywhere. Recommended start is at Liebethaler Grund
Trail marking:
Complete signage and constant inspection, marked by own logo
Characteristics:
The Malerweg leads through gorges and lonely forest sections, past sandstone formations and impressive views.
Various sections have magnificent panoramic views on the left and right of the Elbe with a view of freestanding table mountains.
Difficulty level:
easy to difficult, sure-footedness required
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The current route description, accommodation options, detours, etc. can be found on the Malerweg homepage: www.saechsische-schweiz.de/malerweg
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Summit
Equipment
Sturdy footwear recommended
Directions & Parking facilities
Saxon Switzerland is connected directly to the Saxon state capital Dresden via the A 17 motorway, the B 172 federal road and the German Railway network (EC route Hamburg – Dresden – Prague). From Dresden – including the airport – S-Bahn trains and buses run to the region at short, regular intervals. Towns close to the Elbe can also be reached by the Saxon steamship company. Going upstream on the Elbe takes a little longer but offers an incomparable enjoyment of the scenery. In the region, the network of bus lines and S-Bahn enables uncomplicated arrival to the starting point of the hikes. Two bridges (Bad Schandau, Pirna) as well as passenger ferries (Schmilka, Bad Schandau, Königstein, Kurort Rathen, Stadt Wehlen and Pirna) cross the Elbe.
For guests who want to change their accommodation stage by stage, there are long-term parking lots.
Arrival to the start and end point Pirna is possible by train or bus.
Train: Pirna station
Bus: Central bus station - ZOB Pirna
Information: https://www.vvo-online.de
Additional information
Saxon Switzerland Tourism Association e.V.
Bahnhofstr. 21
01796 Pirna
Telephone: +49 (0) 3501 470147
Fax: +49 (0) 3501 470148
Email: info@saechsische-schweiz.de
Internet: www.saechsische-schweiz.de/malerweg
Literature
Author
Yvonne Brückner / Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.
Organization
Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
License (master data)
Yvonne Brückner / Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Safety guidelines
- Due to bark beetle damage, special caution is advised!
- No special equipment required
- The path partially runs on narrow trails
- Not all viewpoints are secured with railings
Emergency services:
Fire brigade 112; police 110
Doctor on call 116 117
At various points, mountain rescue boxes containing first aid materials are positioned. If it becomes necessary to call for help, you can find a number on the back of the signposts in the national park for rescue services to identify the exact location.
Please note: only marked paths may be used in the core zone of the Saxon Switzerland National Park! Violations may result in fines.
Map
Careful selection of map material: www.saechsische-schweiz.de/shop/malerweg
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