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  • Winter im Basteigebiet © Uwe Kögler
    Winter im Basteigebiet © Uwe Kögler
  • Karte zur Winterwanderreise in der Sächsischen Schweiz (5 Tage) © AugustusTours
    Karte zur Winterwanderreise in der Sächsischen Schweiz (5 Tage) © AugustusTours
  • Ein Wintermorgen an der Bastei © Uwe Kögler
    Ein Wintermorgen an der Bastei © Uwe Kögler
  • Kirnitzschtalbahn im Winter © RVSOE
    Kirnitzschtalbahn im Winter © RVSOE
  • Bad Schandau im Winter © Yvonne Brückner
    Bad Schandau im Winter © Yvonne Brückner
  • Winter im Basteigebiet © Yvonne Brückner
    Winter im Basteigebiet © Yvonne Brückner
  • Sonnenaufgang in der Sächsischen Schweiz © Yvonne Brückner
    Sonnenaufgang in der Sächsischen Schweiz © Yvonne Brückner
  • Bastei im Winter © Achim Meurer, TV Sächsische Schweiz
    Bastei im Winter © Achim Meurer, TV Sächsische Schweiz

Winter hiking tour Elbe Sandstone Mountains | 5 days

Hiking in winter wonderland

It can get pretty busy at the end of the year ... Why don't you ease up, treat yourself to a little time out and enjoy the winter idyll in Saxon Switzerland. The latter is also a worthwhile destination in winter! When it's freezing cold outside, the paths are empty and you can enjoy impressive views of a magical winter landscape.
You can look forward to a cozy and enjoyable stay in carefully selected accommodations. On particularly icy days, visit the pleasantly warm thermal spa in Bad Schandau and enjoy dinner at the hotel in the evening.
Note: Depending on the weather, you should also be prepared for wintry conditions on the hiking trails in Saxon Switzerland. The paths are usually not cleared of snow and ice. The hike is at your own risk and peril.
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Duration
5 days/ 4 nights
Travel period
01.11.2024 - 31.03.2025
Anreise: Daily
Bookable from
1 person(s)
Total length of tour
35 km
Characteristics of the tour
Level of difficulty: easy – averagePlace-to-place tourAugustusTours Original Tour (organized by AugustusTours)
© Robert Michalk Photography © Robert Michalk Photography
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Itinerary

  • Day 1: Individual arrival in Bad Schandau
    Use the afternoon for a short stroll through the picturesque spa town.
    Overnight stay in Bad Schandau
  • Day 2: "Great Schrammstein loop" Bad Schandau – Schrammsteine – Schmilka (approx. 11 km, walking time: approx. 3.5 h, + 230 m, - 260 m)
    Take the historic passenger elevator (extra charge) up to Ostrau and enjoy the magnificent view of the Elbe valley. Continue into the mystical forests of Saxon Switzerland. You reach the winter village of Schmilka and take the S-Bahn back to Bad Schandau.
    Overnight stay in Bad Schandau
  • Day 3: Bad Schandau – Gohrisch – Königstein (approx. 11 km, duration: approx. 3.5 h) OR Königstein – Wehlen (approx. 8 km, duration: approx. 3 h)
    There are two options today: A) Via Krippen you hike into the "Empire of Stones", as the region around Gohrisch is also known. You will enjoy breathtaking views and then hike on to Königstein, where the "impregnable" fortress is well worth a visit. The S-Bahn will take you to the spa town of Rathen. B) Take the S-Bahn to Königstein and start todays winter hiking tour there. Pay a visit to the "impregnable" fortress here. Then continue via Thürmsdorf and Kleiner Bärenstein in the direction of Wehlen. The S-Bahn will take you to the spa town of Rathen.
    Overnight stay in Rathen
  • Day 4: "Bastei circular hike" (approx. 9 km, duration: approx. 3 h, + 120 m, - 120 m)
    Today is all about the famous Bastei. The day begins with the ascent to the Bastei rocks. Via the Stone Table you reach Rathewalde. The path leads you back to the Bastei and you descend to the spa town of Rathen.
    Overnight stay in Rathen
  • Day 5: Individual departure
    Today its time to say goodbye to the winter hiking paradise of Saxon Switzerland. Of course, you also have the option of extending your unforgettable hiking vacation with an extra night in Rathen or Dresden. Please enquire with us!

    Note:
    Please bear in mind that the routes listed in the itinerary are hiking stages only. The overnight locations may differ from the start and finish locations of the hikes.

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Services

Services included

  • 4 x overnight stays in 3-star standard accommodation and guesthouses
  • 4 x continental breakfast
  • 4 x dinner
  • Tickets for the hiking days (partly included in the Gästekarte)
  • Luggage transport from accommodation to accommodation (up to 2 pieces of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
  • GPS data on request
  • 1 pack of detailed maps and information material per room
  • Telephone service during your hiking tour

Additional services

You are welcome to add the following additional services to this travel package in order to tailor the programme of this winter hiking tour in Saxon Switzerland to your individual wishes and expectations:

  • Additional nights in Bad Schandau, Gohrisch or Rathen
  • FlexPLUS: rebook or cancel up to 28 days before arrival without giving reasons (more about our FlexPLUS)

Accommodation categories

We book hiking-friendly hotels and guesthouses of 3-star standard for you.

Further information

Please note that in some cities accommodation taxes, visitor's taxes, etc. apply. Unless otherwise stated, these are not included in the tour price and must be paid locally.

This tour is not recommendable for travellers with mobility impairments.

Arrival & Departure

How to get to the tour

Information on travelling to Bad Schandau:

Travelling by train:
As an international EC stop, the Bad Schandau National Park railway station is ideal for travelling directly by train. There are direct connections between Bad Schandau and Berlin, as well as Leipzig, Prague, Budapest, Graz and Vienna. The ferry awaits you in Bad Schandau for the crossing into the town.
From Bad Schandau Elbkai you can reach your hotel on foot in no time. Depending on the location of your hotel, we also recommend taking a taxi.
Current timetable information and prices can be found at www.bahn.de.

Travelling by car and parking facilities:
If you are travelling by car, take the A17 motorway from Dresden in the direction of Prague as far as the Pirna exit. You will reach Bad Schandau after approx. 20 km.
You can find a good overview of public car parks and multi-storey car parks at www.parkopedia.de.

Prices

  • Prices for services included
    incl. luggage transfer
    Dbl
    Sgl
    Price validity: 01.11.2024 to 31.03.2025
    499.00 € per person
    659.00 € per person
  • Prices for additional nights
    Dbl
    Sgl
    Bad Schandau
    105.00 €
    142.00 €
    Kurort Rathen
    105.00 €
    142.00 €
  • Experience packages & additional services
     
    Price
    FlexPLUS
    up to 28 days before arrival, you can rebook or cancel free of charge one time
    39.00 € (DZ), 39.00 € (EZ)
    per person
    Walking tour along the Caspar David Friedrich Trail
    incl. overnight stay with breakfast in Krippen/Bad Schandau
    82.00 € (DZ), 125.00 € (EZ)
    per person
    Upgrade in Bad Schandau
    B&B in hotel of 4-star standard
    65.00 € (DZ), 30.00 € (EZ)
    per person
    Additional night Dresden without luggage transfer at the end
    75.00 € (DZ), 110.00 € (EZ)
    per person

As always...

5% Early Bird Discount
on all active holidays

until 29/02/2024 (upon the basic package price)
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