{"id":20540,"date":"2022-02-07T18:46:53","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T16:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/?page_id=20540"},"modified":"2022-02-07T18:46:55","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T16:46:55","slug":"holiday-in-the-elbe-sandstone-mountains","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/holiday-in-the-elbe-sandstone-mountains\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Elbe Sandstone Mountains stretch along the Elbe between Pirna in Saxony and D\u0115\u010d\u00edn in the Czech Republic. For most holidaymakers, a holiday in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is associated with hiking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The low mountain range is built almost exclusively of sandstone and reaches a maximum height of 723 metres (located in the Czech Republic). The German part of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is generally referred to as Saxon Switzerland and the Czech part as Bohemian Switzerland. Large parts of the region are designated as protected landscape areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holiday in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains – Excursion tips<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Hiking to the Bastei<\/div >\n

In beautiful weather, we set off from Bad Schandau to tackle our planned hike to the Bastei. First we take the train to Rathen.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Hiking to the Bastei   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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\n \"Unterwegs\n
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Hiking in Bad Schandau<\/div >\n

Bad Schandau in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is easily accessible by train. It is easy to discover many different hiking routes from here. We did two half-day tours, which were very varied and left lots of wonderful and atmospheric impressions.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n 2 easy hiking routes   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Hiking \u2013 on tour around Bad Schandau<\/div >\n

Three days in Bad Schandau and one firm goal: We are going to go hiking despite the temperature being 30 degrees!<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Hiking around Bad Schandau   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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A visit to the K\u00f6nigstein fortress in the Elbe sandstone highlands<\/div >\n

During a short trip to Saxon Switzerland, I was drawn to the fortress K\u00f6nigstein. My last visit was more than 10 years ago and the weather was awful \u2013 this time it was sunny and I enjoyed my visit to the fullest.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n K\u00f6nigstein fortress   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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A first for me \u2013 rock climbing in the Elbe Sandstone Highlands<\/div >\n

Indoor bouldering is a great alternative for Berliners. Still, there is something about the idea to do \u201cthe real thing\u201d in the outside world. We made rock climbing in the Elbe Sandstone Highlands our first outdoor climbing experience.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Rock climbing   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Visit to the bastion<\/div >\n

In Saxon Switzerland on the banks of the Elbe, there is a bastion. Numerous tourists enjoy the wonderful view over the Elbe valley and the Elbe Sandstone Highlands from here.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Bastion   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Travel information about the Elbe Sandstone Mountains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Arrival<\/summary>
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By plane<\/strong>
The nearest airport on the German side is in Dresden, on the Czech side the airport is in Prague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By car<\/strong>
The mountain range begins about 30 kilometres from Dresden. The A 17 and A 4 motorways lead into the region. From the exits, federal roads and much smaller roads lead through the mountain range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By bus<\/strong>
German and international bus lines go to Dresden (main station). From there you can take the S 1 to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By train<\/strong>
Saxon Switzerland, i.e. the German part of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, is easily accessible by train. Regional trains run from Dresden to the region. The IC train in the direction of Prague stops in Bad Schandau.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

On the way in…<\/summary>
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Public transport<\/strong>
The National Park railway station in Bad Schandau is one of the region’s transport hubs. From there you can reach almost all places by S-Bahn, bus or ferry. Another central transfer station is in Pirna.
The S-Bahn line S 1 connects the entire region with Dresden and Mei\u00dfen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, special hiking buses travel to the most popular hiking areas in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland National Park Railway<\/strong>
The railway line connects Bad Schandau with Sebnitz. It runs through 7 tunnels on its 16-kilometre route and crosses the Sebnitz River 28 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirnitzschtalbahn<\/strong>
The tram runs from Bad Schandau into the National Park. Some of the trains are old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steamship travel on the Elbe<\/strong>
The largest and oldest paddle steamer fleet in the world takes holidaymakers across the Elbe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On foot<\/strong>
The entire region is criss-crossed by numerous well-signposted hiking trails.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n

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