Hikes in Saxony
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A multitude of hiking trails run through the federal state of Saxony. The charming countryside boasts the cascades of the Erzgebirge mountains, the densely wooded hills of the Vogtland region and the rugged mountains of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and the Sächsische Schweiz. In addition to the impressive nature, the state also has numerous cultural highlights to offer, with sights of rarity value and opportunities to stop for a typical Saxon meal along the hiking trails.
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In Saxony there are many paths that invite you to hike through the beautiful countryside. In addition to the famous Sächsische Schweiz in the Elbsandsteingebirge and the Erzgebirge, hikers can easily find the right tour in the Vogtland, the Zittau Mountains and the Lusatian Lakeland. With so much on offer, there are hiking trails for every fitness level and plenty to discover.
This is what makes hiking in the Vogtland and the Erzgebirge so special.
This also makes hiking with the family an exciting and entertaining experience. Children are particularly happy about the many themed trails that have been laid out throughout the state of Saxony. How about a trip to Hohnstein in Saxon Switzerland, for example, where you can hike along the Punch and Judy trail and enjoy the view from Hohnstein Castle?
While hiking in Saxony, it is a must to visit Dresden and Leipzig. The two historic cities are only 100 kilometres apart.
An overview: Hiking regions in Saxony
- Erzgebirge: The Erzgebirge is located in the south of Saxony and is one of the most impressive hiking areas in the country. Grandiose distant views, deep forests, wild and romantic valleys, rushing brooks and historic castles and castles await you on hikes in this region.
- Vogtland: The unique low mountain region of Vogtland is not without reason a fantastic destination for hiking tours, active holidaymakers and health resorts. There are unique landscapes and many places of interest with a wide range of offers for those interested in culture and various theme trails.
- Saxon Switzerland: Hike over hill and dale through a breathtaking landscape, unique in Central Europe, with bizarre sandstones and table mountains, between which the Elbe meanders idyllically.
- Oberlausitz: With an area of around 50 km, the Zittau Mountains are the smallest mountains in Germany. In the land of a thousand lakes, you can take a short dip in the cold water on your hiking tours.
- Saxon Castle and Heathland: With its 1000-year history and picturesque beauty, it invites you to hike on one of the numerous hiking trails and circular walks through the Sächsische Heide.
Upper Lusatian Mountain Trail for Mountaineers
The Upper Lusatian Mountains inspire with their unique cultural landscape and varied low mountain range with impressive granite mountains, volcanic hilltops, striking sandstone mountains and picturesque valleys at altitudes of 200 to 800 metres. The certified quality hiking trail Oberlausitzer Bergweg runs in six daily stages through the Dreiländereck from Neunkirch to Zittau. The medium-difficulty route is around 114 kilometres long in total.
The individual hiking tours include summit ascents of the Upper Lusatian mountains Bieleboh (499 m), Kottmar (583 m), Valtenberg (587 m), Hochwald (749 m) and Lausche (793 m). Along the way you will encounter imposing rock formations, idyllic villages, picturesque valleys and wonderful vantage points with breathtaking views of the landscape. Numerous mountain inns provide you with culinary specialities from the region during the hikes.
On the ridge trail between the Ore Mountains and Vogtland
An absolute dream hike in Saxony takes you through the Ore Mountains and the Vogtland. On the Kammweg you can finally switch off and relax in an idyllic - and less crowded - landscape. The long-distance hiking trail consists of 17 stages with a total length of almost 300 kilometres, but if you are more in the mood for a short (half-) day tour, the trail can also be hiked in individual stages. There are easy hiking trails for which neither a high level of fitness nor special equipment is required, as well as longer hikes for the more ambitious.
Whether in its entirety or in individual stages, this long-distance hiking trail is always worthwhile!
Varied hiking trails in Saxony
If you are not looking for a difficult summit tour or a long-distance hiking trail, there are also many easy and short hikes, themed trails or circular walks - no matter where you are in Saxony - on which you only have to climb a few metres.
For example, we recommend a short hike in the Dresdner Heide. Or you can choose one of the many other themed trails or family hikes through Saxony.
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