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Saxony is an exceptionally diverse hiking destination, offering an impressive variety of landscapes within a compact area. From the spectacular rock formations of Saxon Switzerland and the dense forests of the Ore Mountains to the volcanic hills of Upper Lusatia and the vineyards of Dresden Elbland, every region has its own unique character.

Whether you're looking for a challenging full-day hike or a leisurely walk surrounded by nature, you'll find well-marked trails for every level. Saxony boasts an excellent hiking infrastructure with many routes awarded the "Wanderbares Deutschland" quality trail certification. Iconic long-distance trails such as the Painters' Way (Malerweg) and the Erzgebirge-Vogtland Ridgeway (Kammweg Erzgebirge–Vogtland) are musts for hiking enthusiasts.

On this page, you'll find inspiration for planning your next adventure, including detailed information on Saxony's 7 most beautiful hiking trails – from the award-winning Caspar David Friedrich Trail to scenic panoramic routes through the Vogtland and Upper Lusatia.

Saxony is a rewarding destination in every season. In winter peaceful landscapes and crisp air create ideal conditions for relaxing walks, while families can enjoy unforgettable outdoor experiences on child-friendly hiking trails. Lace up your boots and discover Saxony's most beautiful landscapes at your own pace.

1. Saxony's 7 most beautiful hiking trails
2. Comparison of Saxony’s hiking trails
3. Hiking regions in Saxony
4. FAQs
5. Hiking routes by difficulty level and length
6. Practical tips and important information
7. Winter hiking in Saxony
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Just 45 minutes from Dresden, your adventure begins in Germany’s only national park featuring rock formations. The 116 kilometer long Painters' Way (Malerweg) takes you through the spectacular rocky landscape of Saxon Switzerland, past the Bastei Bridge, Königstein Fortress and the Rathen Rock Theatre.

In 2026, the Painters' Way celebrated its 20th anniversary. Since 2006, it has been delighting hikers across eight stages. To mark the anniversary, 20 new short walks, exhibitions and creative activities were created and a ready for you to explore.

Where artists such as Caspar David Friedrich once found inspiration, you can now experience wild and romantic nature, deep gorges and breathtaking views. On historic Romantic-era paths, you’ll discover, step by step, what makes the Painters' Way one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Germany: a perfect blend of art, history and the natural environment.

  • Start/Finish: Pirna ↔ Stadt Wehlen ↔ Hohnstein ↔ Schmilka ↔ Königstein (8-stage circular route through Saxon Switzerland)

  • Total length: 116 kilometres (8 stages ranging from approx. 11 km to 18 km)

  • Difficulty: moderate (some challenging sections with inclines and rocky steps)

  • Best time to visit: April to October (ideal weather conditions), but possible all year round with the right kit

  • Highlights: historic artists’ trails, spectacular sandstone formations, the Bastei Bridge, Königstein Fortress, the beautiful small village Schmilka and varied landscapes along the route

  • Suitable for hiking enthusiasts of moderate fitness, nature and culture lovers, multi-day long-distance hikers

  • © Philipp Zieger, Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
    Malerweg stage 1: From Pirna-Liebethal to Stadt Wehlen (official version TV Sächsische Schweiz)
    11.55 km
    141 m
    3:30 h
    110 m
    Hiking · easy
    01796 Pirna
  • © Philipp Zieger, Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
    Malerweg, Stage 2: From Stadt Wehlen to Hohnstein (official version by TV Sächsische Schweiz)
    10.91 km
    345 m
    4:45 h
    499 m
    Hiking · medium
    01829 Stadt Wehlen
  • © Philipp Zieger, Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
    Malerweg, stage 3: From Hohnstein to Altendorf (official version TV Sächsische Schweiz)
    13.96 km
    440 m
    5:30 h
    449 m
    Hiking · medium
    01848 Hohnstein
  • © Stephan Junghanß, Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
    Malerweg, stage 4: From Altendorf to Neumannmühle (official version TV Sächsische Schweiz)
    18.35 km
    662 m
    7:15 h
    553 m
    Hiking · difficult
    01855 Sebnitz
  • © Iven Eissner, Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
    Malerweg, Stage 5: From Neumannmühle to Schmilka (official version by TV Sächsische Schweiz)
    13.65 km
    676 m
    7:00 h
    587 m
    Hiking · difficult
    01855 Sebnitz
  • © Jens Wegener DZT, Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
    Malerweg, stage 6: From Schmilka to the spa town of Gohrisch (official version TV Sächsische Schweiz)
    18.00 km
    448 m
    7:00 h
    667 m
    Hiking · medium
    01814 Bad Schandau
  • © Britta Prema Hirschburger, Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
    Malerweg, stage 7: From the spa town of Gohrisch to Weißig (official version TV Sächsische Schweiz)
    16.58 km
    639 m
    6:15 h
    568 m
    Hiking · medium
    01824 Gohrisch
  • © Philipp Zieger, Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
    Malerweg, stage 8: From Weißig to Pirna (official version TV Sächsische Schweiz)
    13.77 km
    360 m
    5:00 h
    256 m
    Hiking · medium
    01796 Struppen
  • D. Stratmann, TMGS | CC0
    Family day route on the Malerweg
    13.42 km
    557 m
    4:20 h
    557 m
    Hiking · medium
    01829 Stadt Wehlen
  • Alexander Ratzing, Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz | CC-BY-SA
    Hiking with Your Dog on the Malerweg Trail
    118.93 km
    3,678 m
    37:45 h
    3,598 m
    Hiking · medium
    01796 Pirna

© Britta Prema Hirschburger

On the Caspar David Friedrich Trail, you can follow in the footsteps of the famous painter through Saxon Switzerland. The landscape inspired Caspar David Friedrich to create his world-famous works. Experience the motifs typical of the Romantic era up close, including striking cliffs, sweeping valleys and mystical lighting effects. Information boards combine the natural environment with art history, bringing the painter's visual worlds to life.

Anyone completing the roughly 15 kilometre day hike, voted Germany’s “Most Beautiful Hiking Trail 2025”, will find themselves standing on the Kaiserkrone, the very rock that served as the pedestal for the world-famous “Wanderer above the Sea of Fog” painting.

  • Start/Finish: circular route starting from Krippen (Bad Schandau), and returning to the starting point

  • Total length: approx. 15 kilometres

  • Difficulty: moderate (easy to moderate with a few inclines)

  • Best time to visit: April to October (ideal weather conditions), possible all year round with the right kit, best in spring and autumn

  • Highlights: cultural-historical themed trail following in the footsteps of Caspar David Friedrich, featuring 12 information boards and panoramic views such as those from the Kaiserkrone and Wolfsberg, voted Germany’s “Most Beautiful Hiking Trail 2025”

  • Suitable for day hikers, art and culture enthusiasts, sportive families

© Katja Fouad Vollmer

Setting off in the Eastern Ore Mountains, the Erzgebirge-Vogtland Ridgeway takes you through more than 800 years of Saxon mining history right into the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region".

Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2026, each of the 17 unique stretches of the Erzgebirge–Vogtland Ridgeway (Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland) continue to inspire hikers with their diverse landscapes and outstanding trail experience.

Along the way, hikers will find a range of things to see and do. In Seiffen, they can meet the town's famous wooden toy makers. Olbernhau provides insights into the region's former copper mining industry. There are views to enjoy from the 1,215-metre-high Fichtelberg in Oberwiesenthal or the history of German space travel to be explored in Morgenröth-Rautenkranz. And much more…

  • Certified “Wanderbares Deutschland” quality hiking trail

  • Start/Finish: Geising (Ore Mountains) ↔ Blankenstein (Thuringia)

  • Total length: approx. 287 kilometres (17 stages)

  • Difficulty: moderate to challenging (long stages, some steep climbs)

  • Best time to visit: May to October

  • Highlights: varied low-mountain landscape with dense forests and panoramic views, links to the Rennsteig and Frankenweg trails, the spa town of Oberwiesenthal with the Fichtelberg, and the toy village of Seiffen

  • Suitable for: long-distance hikers, fans of multi-day hikes

  • © Birgit Knöbel, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Ridge trail stage 01 "From Geising to Holzhau"
    24.61 km
    492 m
    8:00 h
    657 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · difficult
    01773 Altenberg
  • © Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Kammweg stage 02 "From Holzhau to Sayda"
    12.33 km
    303 m
    3:30 h
    241 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · easy
    09623 Rechenberg-Bienenmühle
  • © Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Ridge trail stage 03 "From Sayda to Seiffen"
    9.82 km
    312 m
    3:00 h
    256 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · medium
    09619 Sayda
  • © Dirk Rückschloss, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Kammweg stage 04 "From Seiffen to Olbernhau"
    11.21 km
    503 m
    3:30 h
    314 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · medium
    09548 Seiffen/Erzgebirge
  • © Dirk Rückschloss, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Ridge trail stage 05 "From Olbernhau to Kühnhaide"
    20.80 km
    279 m
    6:00 h
    518 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · difficult
    09526 Olbernhau
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    Kammweg stage 06 "From Kühnhaide to Satzung"
    13.97 km
    5 m
    4:00 h
    185 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · difficult
    09496 Marienberg
  • © Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Ridge trail stage 07 "From Satzung to Bärenstein"
    22.48 km
    613 m
    7:00 h
    538 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · medium
    09496 Marienberg
  • Dirk Rückschloss, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge | CC-BY
    Ridge trail stage 08 "From Bärenstein to Fichtelberg, Oberwiesenthal spa town"
    18.00 km
    317 m
    6:30 h
    698 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · difficult
    09465 Sehmatal
  • © René Gaens, Tourismusverband Erzgebirge e. V.
    Kammweg stage 09 "From Oberwiesenthal to Rittersgrün"
    13.93 km
    605 m
    4:00 h
    37 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · easy
    09484 Oberwiesenthal
  • © Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Ridge trail stage 10 "From Rittersgrün to Johanngeorgenstadt"
    9.89 km
    242 m
    3:00 h
    282 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · easy
    08359 Breitenbrunn/Erzgebirge
  • © Birgit Knöbel, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Ridge trail stage 11 "From Johanngeorgenstadt to Weitersglashütte"
    20.00 km
    442 m
    5:50 h
    676 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · medium
    08349 Johanngeorgenstadt
  • © Renè Gaens, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Ridge trail stage 12 "From Weitersglashütte to Mühlleithen"
    14.08 km
    345 m
    4:00 h
    332 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · medium
    08309 Eibenstock
  • Archiv Gemeinde Muldenhammer/ TMGS/Fotograf Rainer Weisflog | CC-BY-SA
    Ridge trail stage 12 with detours to the dam and space exhibition
    25.40 km
    595 m
    6:50 h
    562 m
    Hiking
    08309 Eibenstock
  • Archiv TVV/D.Rückschloß | CC-BY-SA
    Ridge trail stage 13 "From Muehlleithen to Schoeneck"
    15.10 km
    216 m
    4:30 h
    134 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · medium
    08248 Klingenthal/Sachsen
  • Archiv TVV (D. Rückschloß) | CC-BY-SA
    Ridge trail stage 14 "From Schoeneck to Eichigt"
    25.05 km
    510 m
    6:20 h
    329 m
    Hiking · difficult
    08261 Schöneck/Vogtland
  • Archiv TVV/D.Rückschloß | CC-BY-SA
    Kammweg stage 15 "From Eichigt to the Burgstein area"
    20.85 km
    346 m
    6:00 h
    287 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · medium
    08626 Eichigt
  • Archiv TVV/D.Rückschloß | CC-BY-SA
    Kammweg stage 16 "From the Burgstein area to Hirschberg"
    23.04 km
    403 m
    6:30 h
    325 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · difficult
    08538 Weischlitz
  • Tourismusverband Vogtland e.V. (A. Willig) | CC-BY-SA
    Kammweg stage 17 "From Hirschberg to Blankenstein"
    13.81 km
    352 m
    4:00 h
    323 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · difficult
    07927 Hirschberg

Easy walks
Less than 2 hours
Sächsischer Weinwanderweg, Schönste Weinsicht 2016 Meissen
Moderate hikes
Under 4 hours
Wandern auf dem Malerweg in der Sächsischen Schweiz
Challenging hikes
To stay in good shape

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Here comes a picture-perfect circular route: the Vogtland Panorama Trail® starts and ends at the imposing Göltzschtal Bridge, the world’s largest brick arch bridge. Along its 235 kilometres, you can look forward to sweeping views, idyllic valleys and towns steeped in tradition.

Divided into manageable stages, the trail leads through the diverse landscapes of the Vogtland region, passing historic spa towns, scenic reservoirs and the renowned “Musicon Valley”, famous for its long tradition of musical instrument making. A varied trail for nature lovers with an appreciation for culture and craftsmanship.

  • Certified “Wanderbares Deutschland” quality hiking trail

  • Start/Finish: circular route (no fixed starting point, e.g. Göltzschtal Bridge in Mylau)

  • Total length: approx. 235 kilometres (12 stages)

  • Difficulty: medium

  • Best time to visit: May to October (ideal weather conditions), accessible all year round with the right equipment

  • Highlights: more than 80 panoramic views, cultural and historical attractions, the Saxon state spas of Bad Elster and Bad Brambach, Plauen, Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz, and a varied landscape featuring hills, valleys and meadows

  • Suitable for hikers of moderate fitness, nature and landscape enthusiasts

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The long-distance Upper Lusatian Mountain Trail (Oberlausitzer Bergweg) winds its way over 128 kilometres through the border triangle of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic in the Zittau Mountains. The trail links panoramic peaks such as Lausche, Hochwald and Valtenberg with quaint villages, sandstone cliffs and tranquil forests.

On paths that are largely unspoilt, winding through majestic landscapes, you’ll discover the region’s typical half-timbered houses and meet warm-hearted hosts who’ll treat you to regional cuisine.

The varied stages are ideal for anyone looking for active days, peaceful relaxation and authentic discoveries. On the Upper Lusatian Mountain Trail, you won’t just be going for a walk – you’ll be enjoying an experience close to nature, with panoramic views guaranteed and fascinating cultural sights to discover.

  • Certified “Wanderbares Deutschland” quality hiking trail

  • Start/Finish: Neukirch (Butterberg near Bischofswerda) ↔ Zittau (Zittau Mountains)

  • Total length: approx. 128 kilometres (7 stages)

  • Difficulty: medium

  • Best time to visit: March to October (ideal weather conditions), possible all year round with the right equipment

  • Highlights: Upper Lusatian hill scenery, panoramic views from the peaks, Oybin Monastery and Castle, Stone Zoo in the Zittau Mountains, Butterfly House in Jonsdorf, Zittau Narrow-Gauge Railway, Herrnhut stars, Zittau

  • Suitable for long-distance hikers, nature lovers and leisurely walkers

© Eric Groß

The Saxon Wine Trail  takes you from Pirna through the Saxon Elbe Valley, home to passionate winemakers for more than 850 years.

With every step through the tall, vine-covered hills, your gaze wanders to the table mountains of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains behind Pirna, to the vineyard church in Pillnitz, to the famous old town skyline of Dresden with its Baroque buildings, to Albrechtsburg Castle and Meissen Cathedral, or down to the wide floodplains on the banks of the Elbe towards Diesbar-Seusslitz.

  • Start/Finish: Pirna → Radebeul → Meissen → Diesbar-Seusslitz (along the Elbe River)

  • Total length: approx. 90 kilometres (6 stages of approx. 15–18 km each)

  • Difficulty: easy to moderate

  • Best time to visit: April to October (the vine blossoming and harvest seasons are particularly attractive)

  • Highlights: vineyard slopes along the Elbe Valley, fine dining at historic wineries, numerous viewpoints and wine taverns during the grape harvest, towns such as Dresden, Meissen, Radebeul and Pirna, Wackerbarth Castle

  • Suitable for leisurely walkers, wine lovers, families and culture enthusiasts

  • © Jens Dauterstedt, Dresden Elbland
    Saxon Wine Trail - Stage 1 - From Pirna to Dresden-Pillnitz
    11.96 km
    140 m
    5:00 h
    156 m
    Hiking · easy
    01796 Pirna
  • © KulturTerrasse Scholz, Dresden Elbland
    Saxon Wine Hiking Trail - Stage 2 - From Dresden-Pillnitz to Dresden-Wilder Mann
    18.31 km
    229 m
    6:00 h
    206 m
    Hiking · easy
    01326 Dresden
  • Sebastian Weingart, Dresden Elbland | CC-BY
    Saxon Wine Trail - Stage 3 - From Dresden-Wilder Mann to Radebeul-Zitzschewig
    14.25 km
    374 m
    6:00 h
    380 m
    Hiking · easy
    01129 Dresden
  • Gabriele Hanke, www.fotografie-pur.de, Dresden Elbland | CC-BY
    Saxon Wine Trail - Stage 4 - From Radebeul-Zitzschewig to Oberau
    14.84 km
    115 m
    5:00 h
    127 m
    Hiking · easy
    01445 Radebeul
  • Tobias Ebert , Weingut Schuh  | CC-BY
    Saxon Wine Trail - Stage 5 - From Oberau to Meißen
    13.11 km
    195 m
    5:00 h
    172 m
    Hiking · easy
    01689 Niederau
  • Sebastian Weingart, Dresden Elbland, Sebastian Weingart-wunderwaldpho | CC-BY
    Saxon Wine Trail - Stage 6 - From Meißen to Diesbar-Seußlitz
    16.24 km
    294 m
    6:00 h
    289 m
    Hiking · easy
    01662 Meißen
  • Sebastian Weingart, Dresden Elbland | CC-BY
    Riparian Forest Tour - A Hiker's Favorite in Dresden Elbland
    16.38 km
    13 m
    3:55 h
    13 m
    Hiking · medium
    01561 Thiendorf
  • Sebastian Weingart, Dresden Elbland | CC-BY
    Through the Triebisch valleys - Hiking favorite Dresden Elbland
    19.73 km
    239 m
    5:10 h
    363 m
    Hiking · difficult
    01662 Meißen
  • Sebastian Weingart, Dresden Elbland | CC-BY
    Götterfelsenweg - Hiking favorite Dresden Elbland
    4.61 km
    89 m
    1:20 h
    89 m
    Hiking · medium
    01662 Meißen
  • Tommy Halfter, Dresden Elbland | CC-BY
    KARRAS circular route - Hiking favorite Dresden Elbland
    17.59 km
    87 m
    4:20 h
    87 m
    Hiking · medium
    01640 Coswig
  • Stephan Böhlig, Dresden Elbland, Stephan Boehlig | CC0
    Königsweg - A Hiker's Favorite in Dresden's Elbland Region
    11.21 km
    33 m
    4:00 h
    25 m
    Hiking · easy
    01468 Moritzburg
  • Radebeul Weinhänge
    Sylvio Dittrich, Stadtverwaltung Radebeul | Sylvio Dittrich | CC-BY-SA
    RebkulTour - Dresden Elbland: A Hiker's Favorite
    5.91 km
    217 m
    1:55 h
    217 m
    Hiking · easy
    01445 Radebeul
  • Sebastian Weingart, Dresden Elbland, Sebastian Weingart-wunderwaldpho | CC-BY
    Seußlitz Wine Scenic Tour - Dresden Elbland's Favorite Hike
    4.86 km
    76 m
    1:15 h
    76 m
    Hiking · easy
    01612 Nünchritz

© Andreas Schmidt

Stretching over 564 kilometres, the Luther Trail in Saxony is a spiritual circular route through the most beautiful landscapes of central Germany. It links churches, monasteries, castles and towns closely associated with the work of Martin Luther and his companions – from Leipzig via Torgau and Grimma to Eilenburg, Leisnig and Bad Düben.

Along quiet forest, field and riverside paths, you’ll experience not only history but also vast heathland, floodplains and charming old towns. Thanks to flexible starting points and rail connections, the route is ideally suited to hiking in stages or weekend pilgrimage tours.

  • Start/Finish: variable (e.g. Leipzig, Torgau, Grimma or Bad Düben)

  • Total length: approx. 564 km (circular route, stages can be planned flexibly)

  • Difficulty: medium (T2)

  • Best time to visit: March to October

  • Highlights: sites of the Reformation, St Thomas’ Church in Leipzig, Torgau, the ruins of Nimbschen Abbey, Rochlitz Castle, Gnandstein Castle

  • Suitable for travellers seeking peace and mindfulness, active pilgrims, and leisurely day hikers

Hiking trailDifficultyRegionTotal lengthTravelling by public transportStart/FinishBest time to visit
Painters' WayModerate (some challenging sections)Saxon Switzerland116 km (8 stages)S-Bahn S1 from Dresden (Pirna, Rathen, Bad Schandau, Schmilka)Pirna (circular trail)April – October
Caspar David Friedrich TrailMedium (easy to moderate)Saxon Switzerlandapprox. 15 kmS-Bahn S1 to Krippen stationCircular trail starting from KrippenApril – October (ideal weather conditions, accessible all year round with the right kit, best in spring and autumn)
Erzgebirge-Vogtland RidgewayModerate to challengingOre Mauntains, Vogtlandapprox. 287 km (17 Etappen)Geising station (Müglitztalbahn), return journey from Blankenstein by regional trainGeising ↔ BlankensteinMay – October
Vogtland Panorama Trail®MediumVogtlandapprox. 235 km (12 stages)Vogtlandbahn (RB1/RB5) to Klingenthal or Göltzschtalbrücke (Netzbach)Circular trail (Mylau)May – October (ideal weather conditions; accessible all year round with the right equipment)
Upper Lusatian Mountain TrailMediumUpper Lusatiaapprox. 128 km (7 stages)Train (RE61/RB60) to Neukirch (Lausitz) Ost / Return journey from Zittau stationNeukirch ↔ ZittauMarch – October (ideal weather conditions, accessible all year round with the right equipment)
Saxon Wine TrailEasy to moderateDresden Elblandapprox. 90 km (6 stages)S1 (Pirna/Radebeul), RE50 (Meissen), and excellent rail links along the Elbe RiverPirna ↔ Diesbar-SeußlitzApril – October
Luther TrailMediumLeipzig / Chemnitz / Zwickauapprox. 564 km (modular)Many stops along the route (Leipzig, Grimma, Torgau) are directly accessible by S-Bahn or regional trainVariable (circular trail)March – October

Saxon Switzerland is a paradise for walkers who want to experience spectacular natural scenery and cultural history. The famous Painters' Way winds its way for around 116 kilometres through the wild and romantic rocky landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains – past table mountains, unspoilt forests and picturesque viewpoints. Over eight stages, visitors follow in the footsteps of the Romantics, who found inspiration and wonder here.

Those looking for a shorter walk should try the Caspar David Friedrich Trail, just 15 kilometres long but rich in history and atmosphere. Information boards display original sketches that the artist produced here. Both routes lie in the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park – a place that combines nature, tranquillity and a sense of artistry to create a unique hiking experience.

© DZT / Francesco Carovillano
© Philipp Herfort

The Ore Mountains captivate visitors with their forested hills, crisp mountain air and boundless views. The Erzgebirge-Vogtland Ridgeway is among the “Top Trails of Germany” and stretches for 287 kilometres along the historic Saxon-Bohemian border. Over 17 day stages, walkers experience a fascinating blend of nature, culture and panoramic views. Gentle slopes alternate with mountain meadows, reservoirs and sweeping views stretching all the way to the Bohemian Basin. Along the way, museums and show workshops recount the history of centuries-old mining traditions – now recognised as the UNESCO World Heritage site “Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region”.

Those who set out on the Erzgebirge-Vogtland Ridgeway will encounter not only impressive landscapes, but also proud people who have shaped their homeland through mining, craftsmanship, music and tradition. Walkers can look forward to a genuine chance to slow down and enjoy authentic encounters in the heart of Saxony.

The Vogtland region combines time-honoured craftsmanship with unspoilt nature. Along the 235-kilometre-long Vogtland Panorama Trail®, certified as a “Wanderbares Deutschland” quality trail, the idyllic route winds its way through forests, moors and valleys, featuring more than 80 panoramic viewpoints. The iconic Göltzschtal Bridge near Greiz serves as both the starting point and the finish.

Romance awaits walkers on the Elsterperlenweg®, a trail featuring river landscapes and villages. Nature lovers will particularly enjoy the circular walk around the Zeulenroda Dam – idyllic, rich in water and an invitation to simply let time stand still.

© TVV / T. Peisker
© Philipp Herfort Photography

Amidst volcanic cones, orchard meadows and historic villages, Upper Lusatia reveals itself at its most beautiful. The region is characterised by its unique half-timbered log houses – a blend of half-timbered and log cabin architecture that is found nowhere else in such abundance.

The Upper Lusatia Mountain Trail stretches 128 kilometres in seven stages from Western Lusatia to the Zittau Mountains, past basalt hilltops, valleys and dense forests. Those hiking north of Dresden will discover unspoilt villages, old trade routes and magnificent viewpoints along the Gräfenhain Hiking Route K. Highlights include the railway viaduct over the Pulsnitz Valley and the viewing tower on Keulenberg mountain. A region brimming with history, nature and the joy of discovery – perfect for leisurely walkers.

From short walks to adventures lasting several days – in Saxony, you’ll find the perfect hike to suit every pace and every level of ability. Easy walks, family-friendly trails, accessible routes and challenging hikes all invite you to actively experience nature. Guided walks and bookable activities round off the experience.

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    Tip Circular hike Burgleite Elsterberg - Elstersteigen
    9.19 km
    229 m
    2:40 h
    229 m
    Hiking · medium
    07985 Elsterberg
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    Tip Oberlausitzer Bergweg - Legendary panoramic views!
    128.49 km
    2,930 m
    35:00 h
    2,796 m
    Hiking · medium
    01877 Bischofswerda
  • Tip Path of the Dropouts - Göltzschtouren
    9.66 km
    197 m
    2:55 h
    197 m
    Hiking · medium
    07973 Greiz
  • Sonnenuntergang über einer bewaldeten Landschaft mit Felsen und sanften Hügeln im Hintergrund.
    © Jacqueline Voigt, Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
    Tip Malerweg (all stages /official version)
    115.66 km
    3,563 m
    44:15 h
    3,524 m
    Hiking · medium
    01796 Pirna
  • BUR Werbung, Tourist-Service-Center Eibenstock | CC-BY-SA
    Around the Sosa reservoir
    5.79 km
    85 m
    1:36 h
    85 m
    Hiking · easy
    08309 Eibenstock
  • © Thomas Müller, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Hundshübel forest nature trail
    2.12 km
    33 m
    0:35 h
    33 m
    Hiking · easy
    08328 Stützengrün
  • © Thomas Müller, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Mountain meadow trail near Stützengrün
    3.48 km
    150 m
    1:05 h
    150 m
    Hiking · easy
    08328 Stützengrün
  • © Thomas Müller, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    At the Eibenstock reservoir / Marienweg
    8.66 km
    82 m
    2:25 h
    82 m
    Hiking · medium
    08328 Stützengrün
  • © Thomas Müller, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    At the Eibenstock dam / Hundshübler circular hiking trail
    4.61 km
    107 m
    1:30 h
    107 m
    Hiking · easy
    08328 Stützengrün
  • © 360grad-team, Stadtverwaltung Marienberg
    From Lauterbach to Kalkwerk and back
    10.31 km
    243 m
    2:50 h
    243 m
    Hiking · medium
    09496 Marienberg
  • © Ute Florl, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Hike to the Rechenhaus - City of Aue (Glück Auf! Explore mining history on foot)
    15.78 km
    214 m
    4:00 h
    214 m
    Hiking · medium
    08280 Aue-Bad Schlema
  • © GEOPARK Ranger, Dresden Elbland
    Better to hike on the Holzweg than to be on the wrong track
    2.59 km
    23 m
    2:00 h
    21 m
    Hiking · easy
    01737 Tharandt
  • Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH, Archiv Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH | CC-BY-SA
    Hiking on the Landeskrone near Görlitz
    1.32 km
    4 m
    1:00 h
    151 m
    Hiking · medium
    02827 Görlitz
  • © Felix Leda, Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH
    Family outing to the Görlitz vineyards
    3.05 km
    26 m
    1:30 h
    51 m
    Hiking · easy
    02826 Görlitz
  • Anika Seidel, Andreas Geißer | CC-BY-SA
    Lindworm path Kürbitz
    4.80 km
    85 m
    1:18 h
    85 m
    Hiking · medium
    08538 Weischlitz
  • © Gemeinde Großolbersdorf
    Around the Zeisighübel
    8.39 km
    142 m
    2:14 h
    142 m
    Hiking · medium
    09432 Großolbersdorf
  • © Gemeinde Großolbersdorf
    Großolbersdorf circular route
    12.27 km
    182 m
    3:15 h
    291 m
    Hiking · difficult
    09432 Großolbersdorf
  • Snow-covered hill in the evening light against a cloudy sky, quiet winter landscape.
    © Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH | AI-optimized
    Hike around the Görlitz crown
    4.28 km
    79 m
    1:30 h
    59 m
    Hiking · easy
    02827 Görlitz
  • © Ronny Schwarz, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Hike "Discover Marienberg Mining"
    9.24 km
    125 m
    2:20 h
    125 m
    Hiking · easy
    09496 Marienberg
  • Jens-Michael Bierke, Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz | CC-BY
    Spree valley hike Bautzen - Grubschütz - Singwitz - Großpostwitz - Route 2
    13.49 km
    91 m
    3:30 h
    106 m
    Hiking · difficult
    02625 Bautzen
  • Philipp Kirschner, www.pkfotografie.com, LEIPZIG REGION | CC-BY
    Parthe hiking trail from Leipzig to Beucha
    27.57 km
    35 m
    6:45 h
    50 m
    Hiking · difficult
    04347 Leipzig
  • Sagenhaftes Vogtland e.V., Geo-Umweltpark Vogtland | CC-BY-SA
    Rock Path 1 - In the sign of the Löwenkopf - rocks and history
    15.42 km
    232 m
    3:55 h
    236 m
    Hiking · difficult
    08223 Grünbach
  • Vanessa Schüppel, Greifensteinregion | CC-BY-ND
    Gornsdorf Circular Hiking Route
    9.47 km
    247 m
    2:35 h
    247 m
    Hiking · medium
    09390 Gornsdorf
  • Explorer route through Schöneck
    6.19 km
    106 m
    1:40 h
    106 m
    Hiking · easy
    08261 Schöneck/Vogtland
  • © Manfred Lohse, Gästebüro Wolkenstein
    Rocky idyll and ridge view (Wolkenstein)
    15.18 km
    396 m
    4:25 h
    390 m
    Hiking · medium
    09429 Wolkenstein

  • Archiv TVV_S. Theilig created by Canva | CC-BY-SA
    Tip Circular hike Burgleite Elsterberg - Elstersteigen
    9.19 km
    229 m
    2:40 h
    229 m
    Hiking · medium
    07985 Elsterberg
  • Tip Path of the Dropouts - Göltzschtouren
    9.66 km
    197 m
    2:55 h
    197 m
    Hiking · medium
    07973 Greiz
  • © Thomas Müller, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    At the Eibenstock reservoir / Marienweg
    8.66 km
    82 m
    2:25 h
    82 m
    Hiking · medium
    08328 Stützengrün
  • © 360grad-team, Stadtverwaltung Marienberg
    From Lauterbach to Kalkwerk and back
    10.31 km
    243 m
    2:50 h
    243 m
    Hiking · medium
    09496 Marienberg
  • © Ute Florl, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Hike to the Rechenhaus - City of Aue (Glück Auf! Explore mining history on foot)
    15.78 km
    214 m
    4:00 h
    214 m
    Hiking · medium
    08280 Aue-Bad Schlema
  • © Gemeinde Großolbersdorf
    Around the Zeisighübel
    8.39 km
    142 m
    2:14 h
    142 m
    Hiking · medium
    09432 Großolbersdorf
  • Vanessa Schüppel, Greifensteinregion | CC-BY-ND
    Gornsdorf Circular Hiking Route
    9.47 km
    247 m
    2:35 h
    247 m
    Hiking · medium
    09390 Gornsdorf
  • J4 - Hike to Pfaffenmühle
    8.09 km
    101 m
    2:10 h
    104 m
    Hiking · medium
    08525 Plauen
  • Corinna Bergelt, Greifensteinregion | CC-BY-ND
    From the historic lime works to the Thum Bastei
    9.89 km
    217 m
    2:45 h
    217 m
    Hiking · medium
    09419 Thum
  • © Ute Florl, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Circular route from Villa Wilisch
    12.47 km
    345 m
    3:40 h
    345 m
    Hiking · medium
    09439 Amtsberg
  • © Gemeinde Drebach
    Karl-Stülpner circular route
    10.12 km
    238 m
    2:49 h
    238 m
    Hiking · medium
    09430 Drebach
  • © Greifensteinregion
    Heimat-Liederweg Geyer
    10.93 km
    137 m
    2:45 h
    137 m
    Hiking · medium
    09468 Geyer
  • © E. Schalling, Touristinformation Seiffen
    Seiffen-Neuhausen-Seiffen
    8.70 km
    292 m
    2:36 h
    292 m
    Hiking · medium
    09548 Seiffen/Erzgebirge
  • © Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Seiffen Craftsmanship Route
    10.31 km
    121 m
    2:39 h
    121 m
    Hiking · medium
    09544 Neuhausen/Erzgebirge
  • Central Saxony – (m)y piece of home
    12.31 km
    183 m
    4:00 h
    187 m
    Hiking · medium
    09627 Hilbersdorf
  • © Gunter Fichte
    Circular hike Coßmannsdorf-Tharandt
    7.32 km
    160 m
    2:12 h
    159 m
    Hiking · medium
    01705 Freital
  • TMGS - Holger Stein | CC-BY
    Nature experience between Spechtritzgrund and Edle Krone
    9.49 km
    197 m
    2:35 h
    199 m
    Hiking · medium
    01734 Rabenau
  • © Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Reichstädt rural experiences
    8.30 km
    83 m
    2:14 h
    84 m
    Hiking · medium
    01744 Dippoldiswalde
  • ©  © TI Bad Düben, LEIPZIG REGION
    Waldhofweg Bad Düben
    9.96 km
    21 m
    2:25 h
    21 m
    Hiking · medium
    04849 Bad Düben
  • © Michael Grimm, Klingenthal
    circular hike "Through the Zwotaer Land"
    12.95 km
    357 m
    3:43 h
    357 m
    Hiking · medium
    08248 Klingenthal/Sachsen
  • Georg Ulrich Dostmann, Tourismusverband Erzgebirge  | CC-BY
    In the footsteps of the Hundsmarterweibl
    10.73 km
    384 m
    3:15 h
    384 m
    Hiking · medium
    08352 Raschau
  • circular route Adorf-Siebenbrunn-Remtengrün-Adorf
    10.46 km
    130 m
    2:45 h
    130 m
    Hiking · medium
    08626 Adorf
  • © Ute Florl, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Alpine hiking trail - town of Wolkenstein/Warmbad (Boundless. Wild romantic nature experiences)
    10.03 km
    364 m
    3:00 h
    364 m
    Hiking · medium
    09429 Wolkenstein
  • © Ute Florl, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    Hike through the Administrative Association Wildenstein. Boundless. Wildly romantic nature experiences.
    17.11 km
    347 m
    2:50 h
    396 m
    Hiking · medium
    09579 Grünhainichen
  • © E. Schalling, E. Schalling
    Adventure trail "Historic Seiffen"
    12.21 km
    238 m
    3:15 h
    238 m
    Hiking · medium
    09548 Seiffen/Erzgebirge

  • Tip "Höhensteig" Circular Route Klingenthal
    49.35 km
    1,425 m
    10:00 h
    1,425 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · difficult
    08248 Klingenthal/Sachsen
  • Elbtalfotografie Neuland+, WelterbeRegion Anhalt Dessau Wittenberg e.V. | CC-BY-SA
    Tip Quality Hiking Trail: Heide-Biber-Tour
    30.05 km
    135 m
    7:30 h
    150 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · difficult
    04849 Bad Düben
  • Philipp Kirschner, www.pkfotografie.com, LEIPZIG REGION | CC-BY
    Parthe hiking trail from Leipzig to Beucha
    27.57 km
    35 m
    6:45 h
    50 m
    Hiking · difficult
    04347 Leipzig
  • Mirko Haude, Große Kreisstadt Aue-Bad Schlema, Amt für Kultur und Tourismus | CC-BY-ND
    Isenburg Loop Bad Schlema – Wildbach Terrain Route 10
    13.17 km
    318 m
    5:00 h
    318 m
    Hiking · difficult
    08280 Aue-Bad Schlema
  • D. Stratmann, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge | CC-BY
    Day route Ridge path 25 From Auersberg to the Carlsfeld dam and back
    20.40 km
    551 m
    5:40 h
    552 m
    Hiking · difficult
    08349 Johanngeorgenstadt
  • © Uwe Meinhold, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
    First German bell hiking trail
    23.04 km
    416 m
    6:10 h
    416 m
    Hiking · difficult
    09548 Deutschneudorf
  • © Undine Weise Neuhausen Tourismus, Community
    From the Old Salt Road to the Rauschenbach Dam -No 3-
    17.79 km
    262 m
    4:50 h
    262 m
    Hiking · difficult
    09544 Neuhausen/Erzgebirge
  • © Matthias Drechsel, Olbernhau - Mitten im Erzgebirge
    Along the Floßmeister into the Schwarzwasser valley
    15.72 km
    356 m
    4:41 h
    401 m
    Hiking · difficult
    09526 Olbernhau
  • Anika Seidel, Tourist-Information Plauen | CC-BY-SA
    Partnership Trail Hof-Plauen
    34.34 km
    466 m
    9:04 h
    595 m
    Hiking · difficult
    08523 Plauen
  • Archiv Tourismusverband Vogtland, T. Peisker | CC-BY-SA
    Through the Kemnitzbach valley
    20.83 km
    126 m
    5:30 h
    339 m
    Hiking · difficult
    08538 Weischlitz
  • Archiv TVV / Marcus Dassler | CC-BY-SA
    Oelsnitz circular trail
    33.20 km
    652 m
    8:40 h
    620 m
    Hiking · difficult
    08606 Oelsnitz
  • Hike 6 - to Eschenbach, Saalig, Hermsgrün and Wohlbach
    17.61 km
    366 m
    4:50 h
    422 m
    Hiking · difficult
    08261 Schöneck/Vogtland
  • Hike 5 - to Gunzen and Oberzwota
    17.69 km
    313 m
    4:45 h
    313 m
    Hiking · difficult
    08261 Schöneck/Vogtland
  • Hike 2 - Outer Ring Route
    15.58 km
    254 m
    4:05 h
    254 m
    Hiking · difficult
    08261 Schöneck/Vogtland
  • Alexander Jäkel, Gunter Fichte | CC-BY-ND
    6th route: circular walk between Tharandt and Freital-Hainsberg
    13.78 km
    254 m
    4:10 h
    248 m
    Hiking · difficult
    01737 Tharandt
  • © TMGS Dennis Stratmann
    Elstergebirgsweg
    31.15 km
    485 m
    8:15 h
    475 m
    Hiking · difficult
    08258 Markneukirchen
  • © TMGS Dennis Stratmann
    Tour to two mountain peaks
    20.54 km
    171 m
    5:40 h
    489 m
    Hiking · difficult
    09526 Olbernhau
  • © ELBSANDSTEINGUIDES Sächsische Schweiz, Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz, Picasa
    Kögler's Nature Trail
    26.12 km
    708 m
    9:00 h
    708 m
    Hiking · difficult
    407 46 Krásná Lípa
  • ©  (c) Stefan Hölter, Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
    Kögler's Nature Trail
    21.77 km
    520 m
    6:19 h
    520 m
    Hiking · difficult
    407 46 Krásná Lípa
  • Phillip Maethner, Tourist-Information Altenberg | CC-BY-ND
    3-Mountain Tour
    18.62 km
    408 m
    5:00 h
    406 m
    Hiking · difficult
    01773 Altenberg
  • Robert Michael, GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte e.V. | CC-BY-ND
    2nd route: Hiking through the volcanic basin - geology & old mining in the caldera "Tharandt Forest"
    26.50 km
    441 m
    8:00 h
    441 m
    Hiking · difficult
    01737 Tharandt
  • Archiv TVV/D.Rückschloß | CC-BY-SA
    Kammweg stage 16 "From the Burgstein area to Hirschberg"
    23.04 km
    403 m
    6:30 h
    325 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · difficult
    08538 Weischlitz
  • Jürgen Amann, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge | CC-BY
    Day tour Kammweg 04 Around Frauenstein 35km 2-day hike
    36.09 km
    707 m
    11:30 h
    707 m
    Hiking · difficult
    09623 Frauenstein
  • © Birgit Knöbel, Tourismusverband Erzgebirge e. V.
    Day tour Kammweg 22 Between Breitenbrunn, Pöhla and Rittersgrün (25km)
    25.09 km
    877 m
    7:15 h
    899 m
    Hiking · difficult
    08359 Breitenbrunn/Erzgebirge
  • Klaus Hurtienne - Wandermagazin | CC-BY-SA
    Vogtland Panorama Path® - Stage 11 (Vogelsgrün - Lengenfeld)
    27.02 km
    653 m
    6:59 h
    397 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · difficult
    08209 Auerbach/Vogtland

  • © Anna-Lena Jost, Stadt Annaberg-Buchholz
    Fairy Tale Route on the Pöhlberg
    2.75 km
    35 m
    0:45 h
    34 m
    Themed hiking trail · easy
    09456 Annaberg-Buchholz
  • © A. Schmidt, LEIPZIG REGION
    With Billi Bockert on the Heide-Beaver Route from Bad Düben to the Hammerbachtal
    12.84 km
    20 m
    3:10 h
    74 m
    Premium grade hiking trail · easy
    04849 Bad Düben
  • Children's hiking path "Moosmannleinspuren" Schöneck
    4.67 km
    96 m
    2:45 h
    96 m
    Hiking · medium
    08261 Schöneck/Vogtland
  • © Yvonne Brückner, Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
    Hinterhermsdorf: Waldhusche - forest adventure trail
    2.67 km
    98 m
    1:00 h
    98 m
    Hiking · easy
    01855 Sebnitz
  • © Henry Pansch, Tourist-Service-Center Eibenstock
    Wurzelrudi's Fairy Tale Circular Route Eibenstock
    5.23 km
    64 m
    1:30 h
    64 m
    Themed hiking trail · easy
    08309 Eibenstock
  • Philipp Herfort, Region Westlausitz | CC-BY-SA
    "Nature Experience Trail" at Butterberg
    3.91 km
    87 m
    1:00 h
    85 m
    Hiking · easy
    01877 Bischofswerda
  • © TMGS Dennis Stratmann
    Stone zoo in the Zittau Mountains: Jonsdorf millstone quarries
    4.71 km
    118 m
    1:30 h
    119 m
    Hiking · medium
    02796 Jonsdorf
  • © Tourismuszentrum Naturpark Zittauer Gebirge, Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
    Steinzoo in the Zittau Mountains: Around the Fox's Chair
    6.65 km
    149 m
    1:55 h
    148 m
    Hiking · easy
    02797 Oybin
  • © Tourismuszentrum Naturpark Zittauer Gebirge, Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
    Steinzoo hike - round around the Töpfer spa town Oybin
    9.48 km
    293 m
    3:00 h
    295 m
    Hiking · medium
    02797 Oybin
  • © Christina Czach, Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
    Family hiking trail Forest adventure trail - Wechselburg
    9.26 km
    201 m
    2:00 h
    201 m
    Hiking
    09306 Wechselburg
  • Uwe Schwarz, TGG Oberlausitzer Bergland | CC-BY-SA
    Pumphut Trail
    18.01 km
    582 m
    5:10 h
    582 m
    Themed hiking trail · medium
    02681 Wilthen

  • Getting there & getting around
    Want to enjoy a relaxing hike without a car? No problem in Saxony! Take advantage of hiking buses, the National Park Railway in Saxon Switzerland and regional visitor cards that include public transport. They provide convenient access to some of the region's most beautiful trailheads and make it easy to plan one-way or multi-day hikes without having to return to your starting point. It's a practical and environmentally friendly way to explore Saxony's landscapes.

  • Finding your way made easy
    In Saxony’s hiking areas, coloured markings guide you safely to your destination: a yellow dot, a blue line or a green arrow – each symbol shows the way. The signposting is comprehensive and well maintained. We also recommend hiking apps such as Outdooractive for digital maps and GPS tracks. That way, you’ll always stay on the right track.

  • Smart timing
    Set off early in the morning or make the most of the golden light in the late afternoon. That way, you’ll avoid the rush at the popular hotspots and experience Saxony’s natural beauty to the full, almost entirely to yourselves.

© Rene Gaens
Wandern im Zittauer Gebirge // Hiking in the Zittauer Mountains
© Katja Fouad Vollmer

  • Hiking-friendly accommodation
    Saxony offers a wide range of hiking-friendly accommodation – from cosy guesthouses and hotels to holiday flats. Many hosts cater specifically for hikers and offer packed lunches, drying rooms or luggage transport for multi-day tours.

    • In Saxon Switzerland, thanks to the “Gästekarte mobil” regional visitor card, you can hike the Painters' Way starting from just one accommodation – perfect if you don’t want to pack up every day. More information at www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en.
       
    • In the Ore Mountains, Seiffen is certified as a family-friendly town and an ideal starting point for hikes. Highlight: the Schwartenberg where hiking fun and woodcraft go hand in hand.
       
    • In the Vogtland region, Schöneck stands out as a family-friendly destination with the “Mossmännleinspuren” children’s hiking trail, a youth hostel, a bike park and Ecki’s Discovery World – perfect for active families.
       

  • Nature conservation and safety
    Help protect Saxony's natural landscapes by staying on marked trails, taking your litter with you and keeping a respectful distance from wildlife. Protected areas, such as Saxon Switzerland National Park, have specific regulations, so be sure to check them before your visit. In case of emergency, dial 112 – the European emergency number, which is available throughout Saxony.

© Archiv TVV / S.Theilig

As soon as the first snow falls, Saxony’s low mountain ranges become the ideal destination for winter walks. Whether on trails through snow-covered forests or on snowshoes across untouched slopes, you’ll experience the crisp winter air with particular intensity.

Between the Fichtelberg in Oberwiesenthal and the bizarre rock formations in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, you’ll find routes to suit every ability. Panoramic tours in the Zittau Mountains and hikes along the ridges of the Ore Mountains and the Vogtland are particularly popular. Even without snow, these regions offer charming routes for long walks. After a brisk walk in the cold, numerous mountain inns invite you to stop for a bite to eat and warm up with regional specialities.

Swimming

© Katja Fouad Vollmer
Biking

© Rainer Weisflog
Mountain biking

© TVE / Felix Meyer
Winter sports