Malerweg (all stages /official version of the Saxon Switzerland Tourism Association) Fascination not only for romantics On the Malerweg, you can hike all year round through wooded, wildly romantic gorges, past bizarre rock formations and breathtaking views. Current closures/diversions: https: //www.saechsische-schweiz.de/malerweg/planung/aktuelles
An inexhaustible wealth of bizarre rock formations, wooded, wildly romantic gorges and majestic table mountains with breathtaking views: The "Elbe Sandstone Mountains Painters' Trail" in the Saxon Switzerland National Park region offers you all of this. From the very beginning, artists have been attracted to 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 rocky landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains from its most picturesque side on this traditional hiking trail. And enjoy the numerous sights such as the Canaletto town of Pirna or the house of the impressionist painter Robert Sterl in Wehlen-Naundorf and the many inviting restaurants along the way.
Route start:
The hike can be started at any point. We recommend starting in Liebethaler Grund
Trail markings:
Complete signposting and constant checking, marked with its own logo
Characteristics:
The Malerweg trail leads through gorges and secluded forest areas, past sandstone formations and impressive views.
Various sections of the route have magnificent views to the left and right of the Elbe with views of free-standing table mountains.
Difficulty level:
easy to difficult, surefootedness required
