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Pirna

Welcome to the travel guide for Pirna, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district! This charming little town is picturesquely situated on the Elbe and is a popular tourist destination in Germany. With its historic buildings, beautiful landscapes and culinary specialities, Pirna has much to offer.

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Attractions in Pirna


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.8 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 256 m
Descent 360 m

An easy hike with several places to stop for refreshments

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from Yvonne Brückner,   Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Elbe Sandstone Mountains
Malerweg 1 - Liebethal-Wehlen
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 105 m
Descent 142 m

The first stage includes the hike from Liebethal to Wehlen. At the beginning, you pass through the romantic Liebethaler Grund along the Wesenitz.

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from Ottmar Vetter,   Elbsandsteingebirge Verlag
Long Distance Hiking · Saxon Switzerland
The Malerweg from Liebethal to Pirna
Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 112.6 km
Duration 37:00 h
Ascent 3,525 m
Descent 3,562 m

In the footsteps of great painters, we hike in eight stages from Liebethal through the impressive Elbe Sandstone Mountains to Pirna.

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from Malin Frank,   Outdooractive Premium
Bicycle Rides · Elbe Sandstone Mountains
Cycle route Dresden - Saxon Switzerland
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 84.2 km
Duration 5:56 h
Ascent 52 m
Descent 52 m

On both sides of the Elbe there is a cycle path into Saxon Switzerland - so it makes sense to use one side for the outbound and the other for the ...

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from DAV Sektion Alpen.Net,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Hiking · Germany
Malerweg
recommended route Difficulty easy closed
Distance 112.4 km
Duration 35:35 h
Ascent 3,515 m
Descent 3,555 m

Romantic walk in the Elbsandstein massif.

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Office National Allemand du Tourisme
Hiking Trail · Dresden Elbland
Saxon wine trail - a good drop at every stage
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 88.3 km
Duration 32:00 h
Ascent 1,367 m
Descent 1,351 m

ATTENTION: Important notice: Hiking trail at Heinrichsburg Castle in Diesbar-Seußlitz closed from 18.05.26 due to construction work Due to ...

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from Dresden Elbland Redaktion,   Dresden Elbland
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 19.1 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 224 m
Descent 208 m

The hike connects the rocky world of Saxon Switzerland with the lovely landscape near the Borsberg on the outskirts of Dresden.

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from Egon Höller,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Saxon Switzerland
Malerweg (All Stages / Official Version)
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 115.7 km
Duration 44:15 h
Ascent 3,524 m
Descent 3,563 m

Malerweg (all stages / official version by the Saxon Switzerland Tourism Association) Fascination Not Just for Romantics On the Malerweg, you ...

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from Yvonne Brückner,   Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
Premium content Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 78.7 km
Duration 23:00 h
Ascent 2,930 m
Descent 2,912 m

We mainly follow the historic Painter's Way as well as the Fremdenweg from Dresden through Saxon Switzerland to Schmilka in the Elbe Sandstone ...

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from Matthias Stiel,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 12 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 156 m
Descent 140 m

The Saxon Wine Trail begins where the first large vineyards once appeared on the Elbe: in Pirna.

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from Dresden Elbland Redaktion,   Dresden Elbland
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The geographical location of Pirna is particularly attractive. The town is located on the edge of the Saxon Switzerland National Park and thus offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing or cycling. The nearby Bastei Bridge with its breathtaking panoramic view of the Elbe Valley is also not to be missed.

Pirnas old town is also worth a visit. Here you will find many well-preserved Renaissance buildings as well as the market square with the famous Canaletto view of the Church of St. Mary and Sonnenstein Castle. Another highlight is the 18th-century fortifications, which can now be visited as a museum.

Cultural highlights include the Junge Generation theatre and the Kunsthaus Dresden-Pillnitz art gallery in the immediate vicinity of the city centre.

In addition to these sights, there are also some gastronomic highlights to discover: Why not try a delicious Saxony soup or enjoy fresh bread from one of the many traditional local bakeries!

If it should rain, we recommend a visit to the Pirna City Museum or the Alte Feuerwache art gallery. Here you can spend time in comfort and learn more about the history and culture of the town.

Of course, Pirna is particularly beautiful at any time of year, but the colourful autumn colours and the winter snow flurry are especially impressive. The best outdoor activities, however, are most likely to be enjoyed between spring and autumn, when the weather is mild enough.

Pirna is definitely worth a trip! This Travel Guide provides you with lots of useful information for your local stay - from sightseeing to culinary highlights. We hope you will have an unforgettable holiday in this enchanting city!

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Reviews

  • September 12, 2026
    Bernhard Griesau
    Den Malerweg kann ich als Mehrtagestour nur empfehlen, einsam (außer an der Bastei), abwechslungsreich (Felsformationen, Aussichten, wildromantische Schluchten) und einfach nur schön.
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    Solitude
    Written September 12, 2026
  • August 10, 2026
    Joachim Rieger
    August 10, 2026
    Eigentlich eine landschaftlich relativ schöne Tour mit tollen Aussichten. Aber Achtung! Der Weg bis Dorf Wehlen, ca. 1 km, ist eine Zumutung fürs Fahrrad und Felgen. Großes tiefes Kopfsteinpflaster nur im Schritttempo befahrbar oder schieben.
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    Written August 10, 2026
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  • July 30, 2026
    Christian Weinß
    Hallo, ich weiß nicht, wie der eine Stern da hin kommt, wollte eigentlich nicht bewerten. Es war eine sehr schöne Tour, deshalb werde ich es dann noch ändern, falls es noch funktioniert. Gruß
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    Written July 30, 2026
  • June 12, 2026
    Christiane We
    June 08, 2026
    Die Beschilderung ist absolut mangelhaft:-(. Das bestätigten mir auch einige andere Wanderer. Ich hatte mich anfangs mehrfach verlaufen. Ab dem zweiten Tag hab ich mir dann alle Etappen auf Komoot runtergeladen und mich navigieren lassen. Ich bin jeden Tag zwei Etappen gewandert und diese Schilderproblematik kostet extrem viel Nerven. Dies hat mit Premium leider nichts zu tun. Entweder die Schilder fehlen ganz oder sind missverständlich. Man sollte mind.nach einer Abzweigung ein Schild am Weg anbringen. Von anderen Premiumwegen kenne ich meist auch " auf Sicht",so das man immer ein Schild sieht. Bitte noch nachbessern für andere Wanderer. Ansonsten absolut toll!!! Super Streckenführung, kein Asphalt oder Schotter, hoher Pfadanteil. Schade,hätte gerne 5Sterne gegeben. Habe den Weg in 4Tagen gemacht. Bei guter Fitness wirklich machbar.
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    Written June 12, 2026
  • February 15, 2026
    Torsten Zingel 
    February 15, 2026
    Die wunderschöne Wanderung haben wir heute gemacht. Danke für den Tipp
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    Written February 15, 2026
  • August 08, 2024
    Pablo Matero 
    August 03, 2024
    Der Malerweg ist ein traumhafter, wunderbarer Fernwanderweg. Ich habe diesen gerade beendet und bin völlig begeistert. Ich bin den Malerweg in 6 Tagen gelaufen, und zwar entgegengesetzt der empfohlenen Richtung (das machen wohl wenige, aber es ging wunderbar). Ich habe eine Kombination aus Übernachtungen im Zelt auf Campings und in Pensionen gewählt. Alles hat wunderbar geklappt, auch dank der guten Beschilderung und der freundlichen Leute, die man trifft. Ich kann mich meinen Vorrednern nur anschließen und eine klare Empfehlung aussprechen.
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    Written August 08, 2024
  • June 05, 2024
    C. S. 
    May 07, 2024
    es war einfach nur schön!
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  • March 24, 2024
    Frank Lütkenhues
    July 15, 2023
    Der Malerweg ist der mit Abstand schönste Fernweg Deutschlands. Der mit Abstand beste und wahre Top Trail of Germany Mit etwas Planung auch legal nur mit Zelt machbar…
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    Written March 24, 2024
  • February 09, 2024
    Michael Frantz
    January 27, 2024
    schöne Runde
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    Written February 09, 2024
  • October 31, 2023
    Peter Nicklisch
    October 30, 2023
    Die Runde ist durchaus empfehlenswert nur der Abstieg vom Leitenweg zur Viehbotsche ist nicht korrekt eingezeichnet. Es geht erst am Aussichtspunkt steil nach unten. Unten angekommen bekamen wir einen Schreck weil der Weg durch ein Tor versperrt ist. Nach 5 min merkten wir das an der linken Seite des Tores eine Gittertür uns doch noch den Durchgang ermöglichte.
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    Written October 31, 2023
  • September 10, 2023
    Michael Rohr 
    Auch beim zweiten Mal ein absolutes Erlebnis. Besonders der Uttewalder Grund ist für mich ein Highlight auf dieser Etappe
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    Written September 10, 2023
  • July 30, 2023
    Ellen Layer
    July 30, 2023
    Einer der schönsten kleinen Fernwanderwege überhaupt. Atemberaubende Landschaft, sehr abwechslungsreich, bestens ausgeschildert, absolut empfehlenswert
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    Written July 30, 2023

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