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Malerweg, Stage 8: From Weißig to Pirna (official version TV Sächsische Schweiz)

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Fabian Hartung
on the October 18, 2022

Erwartungsgemäß war die achte Etappe für mich die schwächste ...

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Hike with a low degree of difficulty, several possibilities for refreshments
moderate
Distance 13.8 km
5:00 h
256 m
360 m
286 m
112 m
Weißig - Rauenstein - Rauenstein Gratweg - Wehlen-Pötzscha - Naundorf - Robert-Sterl-Haus- ehem. Steinbrüche (Alternativ: Panormaweg) - Königsnase - Obervogelgesang  - Elberadweg - Pirna - Canalettoweg - Markt Pirna - Canalettohaus

Author’s recommendation

The Canaletto Trail (4km / 1 hour / easy)

 

Above Pirna's old town and below the former Sonnenstein fortress, a romantic walkway runs between tall, old trees. Long ago, the local people named it Canalettoweg to commemorate the famous artist. However, it is not known whether the Venetian, who painted Pirna in twelve views for the Dresden court around 1752, ever walked along it.

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Yvonne Brückner
Update: May 31, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
286 m
Lowest point
112 m
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Track types

Asphalt 2.98%Dirt road 2.90%Forested/wild trail 7.15%Path 19.36%Road 0.77%Unknown 66.81%
Asphalt
0.4 km
Dirt road
0.4 km
Forested/wild trail
1 km
Path
2.7 km
Road
0.1 km
Unknown
9.2 km
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Safety information

Walkable all year round

 

Please note: in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, only marked trails may be used in the core zone! In case of violation, fines may be imposed.

Trail markings

Tips and hints

Tourist Information Struppen: +49 (0) 35020 70418

TouristService Pirna: +49 (0) 3501 556447

 

Hosts with the certificate "Hiker-friendly along the Malerweg" along the 8th stage

 

Hiking with a dog:

An alternative route to the Rauenstein is a southern bypass of the massif on the forest road (initially marked with a red line) and the geotope Pudelstein.

Start

Weißig (223 m)
Coordinates:
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50.947015, 14.071254
DMS
50°56'49.3"N 14°04'16.5"E
UTM
33U 434756 5644343
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Destination

Pirna

Turn-by-turn directions

On the last stage of the Malerweg you follow the markings from Weißig to the Rauenstein. You will reach Wehlen-Pötzscha via its ridge path. Follow the road and turn left to Naundorf, where you will find the Robert-Sterl-Haus, the most important art museum in Saxon Switzerland. In the center of Naundorf, the Malerweg leads you past the high bank of former quarries to the Königsnase. Alternatively, you can also use the Panorama Trail. From Obervogelgesang (S-Bahn stop), follow the Elberadweg in the direction of Pirna and turn right uphill to join the Canalettoweg, which you follow into the town center of Pirna. The end point is the Canaletto House at the market.

 

GPS - data updated 2021

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Arrival:   
  • Bus line 246 (Pirna - Königstein)   
  • to Rathen suburban train S1 (Meißen - Schöna)   
  • to Thürmsdorf bus line 241 (Pirna - Hinterhermsdorf)

Departure:   

By road

The village is located on the eastern edge of the plateau, which is located in front of the Bärensteinen and the Rauenstein, on the left bank of the Elbe near Oberrathen and belongs to the municipality of Struppen. Struppen is accessible via the A17 , exit at the junction Pirna, continue on the B172 to the junction Struppen / Rathen or from the direction of Königstein on the B172 coming at the traffic circle Leupoldishain to reach.Arrived in Struppen drive on the K8734 further direction Weißig.

Parking

Parking lot - Weißig

Coordinates

DD
50.947015, 14.071254
DMS
50°56'49.3"N 14°04'16.5"E
UTM
33U 434756 5644343
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Order now: "Wanderromantik in der Nationalparkregion Sächsische Schweiz" (Publisher: Tourism Association Saxon Switzerland)

Author’s map recommendations

Order now: Malerweg-Shop

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Equipment

solid shoes required
The most beautiful hikes in Saxon Switzerland
Germany › Saxony › Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge › Struppen

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Rating

4.3
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Fabian Hartung
October 18, 2022 · Community
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When did you do this route? October 14, 2022
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Peschmike Eifelwanderer
September 30, 2020 · Community
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When did you do this route? June 15, 2020
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July 06, 2018 · Community
When did you do this route? June 29, 2018
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.8 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
256 m
Descent
360 m
Highest point
286 m
Lowest point
112 m
Public-transport-friendly Multi-stage route Refreshment stops available Cultural/historical interest

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