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Stadt Wehlen

Welcome to Stadt Wehlen, a charming destination in the district of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge. The town lies picturesquely on the banks of the Elbe and is surrounded by impressive rock formations.

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Hiking Trail · Elbe Sandstone Mountains
Around Wehlen
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 11 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 290 m
Descent 290 m

The circular hike has a lot to offer: technical relics of the sandstone quarries, the village of Wehlen with the Saxon Switzerland miniature park, ...

4.5
from Egon Höller,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T5 difficult
Distance 29.4 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 950 m
Descent 950 m

Day route from Gohrisch past Pfaffenstein over Quirl to the small and large Bärenstein and over the ridge path to Rauenstein. On the way, you ...

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from René Gerber,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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

4.3
from Yvonne Brückner,   Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Elbe Sandstone Mountains
Circular hike in the front part of Saxon Switzerland
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate closed
Distance 24 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 925 m
Descent 925 m

On this demanding mountain hike starting and ending at Stadt Wehlen train station, four summits are climbed, including three distinctive table ...

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from Egon Höller,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Saxon Switzerland
To the Bastei viewpoint
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 10.1 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 379 m
Descent 379 m

We hike from the town of Wehlen up to the most visited viewpoint of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains – the Bastei.

4.7
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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.

4.9
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
Hiking Trail · Saxon Switzerland
Kleine Sächsische Schweiz
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 4.8 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 137 m
Descent 137 m

The route leads from the town of Wehlen to the Miniature Park Kleine Sächsische Schweiz, where you can explore the sights in miniature format with ...

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ADAC Wanderführer
Hiking Trail · Elbe Sandstone Mountains
Malerweg 2 - Wehlen-Hohnstein
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.6 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 531 m
Descent 346 m

The 2nd stage of the Malerweg leads from Wehlen via the Bastei into the Amselgrund. It continues past the Amselsee and Amselfall to Rathewalde.

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from Ottmar Vetter,   Elbsandsteingebirge Verlag
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Stadt Wehlen is known for its breathtaking scenery and the many outdoor activities you can enjoy here. In summer, you can take a boat trip on the Elbe or hike along the Malerweg trail. For adrenaline junkies, there are also via ferratas and mountain bike trails in the mountains.

But it's not just nature lovers who get their money's worth here - cultural highlights such as Weesenstein Castle or the historic town museum offer an insight into the history of the region. The annual town festival also attracts many visitors and offers a colourful programme of music, dance and traditional crafts.

If it rains, you don't have to worry - just visit one of the cosy cafés or restaurants in the old town or explore the numerous galleries with local art.

It is particularly beautiful in Stadt Wehlen in spring, when everything blossoms and greens, but also in autumn the landscape once again shines in warm colours. In winter, the region is often transformed into a fairytale snow landscape - perfect for skiers and cross-country skiers!

All in all, Stadt Wehlen is definitely worth a visit! Hopefully this Travel Guide has given you some useful tips - now it's time to go: Off to Saxony!

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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
    Bicycle Rides
    Pirna Landscape
  • 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 17, 2026
    Rene Sorgalla 
    Der letzte teil Nicht der strasse folgen richtung lasrsenresort sondern links abbiegenden weg folgen dann kommt auf der linken seite eine kennzeichnung da geht es weiter ruchtung rathen! Am warscheinlich ursprünglichen tour steht eine garage von der pension laarsenstein Ansonsten absolutes highlight eine perle des elbsandsteingebirge ich habe die tour neu aufgezeichnet von bahnhof wehlen als start punkt
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    Written June 17, 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 28, 2026
    One Take
    February 27, 2026
    Super Abwechslungsreich. Nach der Teufelsschlucht leider voll mit umgestürzten Bäumen und Wildwuchs. Hier muss man nach Himmelsrichtung navigieren. Es lohnt sich!
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    Written February 28, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Around Wehlen
  • August 25, 2025
    Anna Schilling
    Schöne gut ausgeschilderte Tour über die Rauensteine. Leider etwas zu überlaufen.
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    Photo: Anna Schilling, Community
    Photo: Anna Schilling, Community
    Photo: Anna Schilling, Community
    Photo: Anna Schilling, Community
    Written August 25, 2025
  • July 18, 2025
    R. B. 
    July 17, 2025
    Wunderschöne Wandertour Lässt sich entspannt genießen und ohne Probleme bewältigen. Empfehlung: In der Woche erlaufen und bei hohen Temperaturen. Bastei war in der Woche schon sehr voll.
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    Written July 18, 2025
  • January 28, 2025
    jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin 
    Ein schöner und abwechslungsreicher Wanderweg mit vielen tollen Aussichten! Den kompletten Wanderbericht mit vielen Tipps, Infos und Fotos findet ihr auf unserem Blog: https://jungwandern.de/bastei-wandern-malerweg/
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    Photo: jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin, Community
    Photo: jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin, Community
    Photo: jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin, Community
    Photo: jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin, Community
    Photo: jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin, Community
    Photo: jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin, Community
    Photo: jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin, Community
    Photo: jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin, Community
    Photo: jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin, Community
    Photo: jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin, Community
    Written January 28, 2025
  • October 17, 2024
    lina.
    October 17, 2024
    Schöne, abwechslungsreiche Wanderung mit tollen Aussichten!
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    Photo: lina., Community
    Written October 17, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Around Wehlen
  • September 27, 2024
    Eike Hansen 
    Wunderschöne Tour, schattig, aber mit vielen Aussichtspunkten
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    Written September 27, 2024
  • August 29, 2024
    Leonid Bovkun
    August 19, 2024
    We did it a bit different, parking a car for 12 euros just near the Bastei. Unfortunately, we were not early enough and bridge was quite crowded. We descent towards the city and faced waterfall under reconstuction, there was nothing to see. On the way back we climb to see Bastei hotel from other side. We have a lunch near the car to prepare for the second loop towards Stadt Wehlen reversing your morning track and climbed back via Malerweg, as we have no mood to extra kilometers along the Elbe as you proposed.
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    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Photo: Leonid Bovkun, Community
    Written August 29, 2024

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