Hikes in Saxony

Hiking in the footsteps of the master, pausing where he paused, drawing where he drew: The Caspar David Friedrich Trail invites you to do just that. The 15 km long, mostly easy and scenically varied hiking trail leads from Krippen along the Mittelhangweg up to Schöna with the Kaiserkrone and then over the Wolfsberg and through Reinhardtsdorf back to the starting point. It is a route that the painter probably often used during his exile in Krippen between the spring and fall of 1813. His locations and motifs can still be found today based on the drawings he made at the time. The Caspar David Friedrich Trail is "Germany's most beautiful hiking trail" of the year 2025 (in the day trip category). The title is awarded every year by the hiking magazine.

It's true, there are regions that are better known and their long-distance hiking trails too. But that is precisely what makes the Kammweg so attractive. The whisper of fir trees instead of city noise, badgers instead of Dax and small villages instead of tourist hotspots. Good luck! The 288-kilometre ridge trail crosses the Ore Mountains and Vogtland. Whether you want to hike the trail in one go or just for a few days - the Kammweg is an all-rounder! The Kammweg gave us the chance to experience what we do. We were able to calm down and find our own rhythm in a modern age of speed. And the idea that faster is not necessarily better is slowly taking hold. Sabine M. and Joachim L.

Malerweg (all stages / official version by the Saxon Switzerland Tourism Association) Fascination Not Just for Romantics On the Malerweg, you can hike year-round through densely forested, wildly romantic gorges, past bizarre rock formations and breathtaking views.Current closures/detours: https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/malerweg/planung/aktuelles

Experience your personal symphony of nature. Enjoy 12 varied stage hikes on the Vogtland Panorama Trail through the enchanting landscape of Vogtland. The most comfortable way is "hiking without luggage" as part of our travel offer.

ATTENTION: Important notice: Hiking trail at Heinrichsburg Castle in Diesbar-Seußlitz closed from 18.05.26 due to construction work Due to extensive construction work in the area of Heinrichsburg Castle in Seußlitz, the hiking trail (staircase) will be fully closed from 18.05. to probably 19.06.2026. Please note that the path to Heinrichsburg is a dead end during this time (the viewpoint at Heinrichsburg from the forest road is accessible). Detour route description from Diesbar to Seußlitz from "Schönster Weinsicht": Walk back to the large vineyard gate, then turn left along the path through the vineyards towards Seußlitz. At the "Eckholz" archaeological signpost 4, turn right through the gate and take the "Schmiedebergweg" meadow path towards Seußlitz. When you reach the forest road (opposite the castle park), turn left along the forest road. The detour ends below Heinrichsburg/at the exit to the castle park. Detour route description from Seußlitz to the "Schönste Weinsicht": You have arrived on Forststraße at the castle park exit/below Heinrichsburg Castle and now keep left. From the staircase with sandstone figures to Heinrichsburg Castle, walk approx. 100 m further along the forest road, then turn right up the meadow path "Schmiedebergweg" and follow the path to the gate at "Eckholz" with the archaeological plaque station 4. Here you turn left onto the path through the vineyards and walk to the vineyard gate. Before the large vineyard gate, you can turn right and take a detour to the "Schönste Weinsicht" or continue straight ahead without taking a detour (detour completed). You will also find corresponding detour signs on site. If you do not wish to ascend or descend via the Wiesenweg, you would have to take Radewitzer Straße in the direction of Forststraße without the vineyard.

Right through the southeastern tip of Saxony runs the Oberlausitzer Bergweg.

The circular hike along the Königsweg combines the experience of a historic cultural landscape—with Moritzburg Hunting Lodge at its center—with the surrounding diverse landscape of ponds and forests, which was already cherished by the Saxon electors and kings. The “Königsweg” is a circular hiking trail within the Moritzburg cultural landscape and one of the 12 favorite hiking trails in Dresden Elbland. The approximately 11-km route is easy, nearly flat, and accessible. The trail is signposted in both directions. We recommend starting toward the Käthe Kollwitz House.

This route takes hikers from Bad Düben to Bad Schmiedeberg and through the ‘Hammerbachtal’ valley where, with a bit of luck, the results of beaver activities can be spotted. The ‘Dübener Heide’ heathland and moated castle of Reinharz are further highlights. From Bad Schmiedeberg, take the bus back to you where you started.

The circular route is varied and runs from Königsbrück to Keulenberg (413.5 m), the highest elevation northwards towards Sweden, with the observation tower as a real highlight.

The “Lutherweg in Saxony” leads as a spiritual circular hiking route through the scenic region.