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Hike with a low degree of difficulty, several possibilities for refreshments
Weißig - Rauenstein - Rauenstein Gratweg - Wehlen-Pötzscha - Naundorf - Robert-Sterl-Haus- ehem. Steinbrüche (Alternativ: Panormaweg) - Königsnase - Obervogelgesang - Elberadweg - Pirna - Canalettoweg - Markt Pirna - Canalettohaus
Weißig
Pirna
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
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.
solid shoes required
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.
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 lot - Weißig
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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.
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