Saxon Switzerland I: Climb Sandstone Mountains & Rocky Canyons

Basteibrücke

Saxon Switzerland is the mystical German wonderland you’ve never heard of before. The surreal and majestic landscape invites you to hike through wild canyons framed by sandstone stacks and fairytale forests.

• Ridge Trail: The steep slope is well secured with a railing. Stairs and ladders help us get up high. From up there we have the ultimate view of Saxon Switzerland.

• Schrammstein Viewpoint: The viewpoint offers a magnificent view over jagged rock formations, impressive table mountains and wide landscapes as far as the eye can see. On the other side of river Elbe, you see the fortress Königsstein, out of the forest rises the mighty Falkenstein. It is also a great spot for a picnic.

• Gate of Schrammstein: The 'Schrammsteintor' is one of the most stunning rock formations in the entire national park. The deeply cut passage between the rocks is completely covered with sand and looks like a piece of desert and is a unique photo opportunity.

• Schmilka: This traditional village is often described as the most beautiful village in Saxony.

• Bad Schandau: Hike, feel good, come back - that is the motto under which Bad Schandau welcomes its guests. Beautifully situated on the Elbe, Bad Schandau is the most centrally located holiday resort in Saxon Switzerland. The small town with its typical medieval centre invites you to take a leisurely stroll through its cafés, restaurants and shops. As the oldest spa town in Saxon Switzerland, it has a great tradition.

Meeting location & time:

• Option A - Meet in Berlin Hbf at 5:30 am
• Option B - Meet outside Bad Schandau Train Station at 10:30 am

Finishing location & time:

• Option A - Berlin Central Station at 11:30pm
• Option B - Schmilka-Hirschmühle Train Station at 6:15pm

Note: We start and end in different points as can be seen above.

Hiking Distance and Duration: 13 km, elevation gain/loss 500m, 5 hours from start to closing, multiple break times

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Difficulty: Intermediate to Hard - Sometimes steep paths and stairs, moderate elevation, sure-footedness and good fitness required.

Included:

• Community Leader and Guide for the entire duration. Note: English is the main language spoken on this trip.
• All public transportation for the entire trip starting from the meeting location to the finishing location.
• Access to Google photos album dedicated for this event.
• Access to WhatsApp group dedicated for this event where you can chat with other participants.
• Note: Email us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp and we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication.

Other Things of Note & Items to Pack:

Weather is temperament and can vary between raining and sunny weather. Would recommend the following at a minimum:

• Packed lunch for break during hike
• Suitable footwear for hike (Hiking shoes if possible, else any other good shoes)
• Rain jackets
• Rain trousers
• Hiking Shoes
• Suitable day pack
• Sun protection

Schmilka

5:30 am - Meet in Berlin Hbf train station

5:40 am - Catch train for Bad Schandau (starting with RE 8 to Elsterwerda)

10:30 am - Arrive in Bad Schandau train station and start hiking

2:00 pm - Arrive in Schrammstein tor and have a lunch break

2:45 pm - Continue hiking

5:00 pm - Arrive in Schmilka and have an early dinner

6 :15 pm - Arrive in Schmilka Hirchmule train station across the river from Schmilka

6 :30 pm - Catch train back for Berlin starting with S1 to Dresden

11:30 pm - Arrive back to Berlin

• WhatsApp Group: In the ticket confirmation page, you will find a link to a WhatsApp group dedicated to this event. This group is where you can connect with trip mates, coordinate arrival options & stay in touch.
• Trip Briefing: You will find a link in the WhatsApp group description to a detailed trip briefing document providing details on what to expect, how to prepare etc.
• Google Photos Album: You will find a link in the WhatsApp group description to the shared google photos album where you can upload and view all shared photos and videos from the trip.

Bad Schandau

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• Free cancellation up to 2 full days before the start of the trip. After that, cancel up to 1 day before the trip to get a 50% refund.
• If the event is cancelled on our end, you will get a full refund.
• Please note that the program, as well as the venue is subject to change due to extreme weather conditions, as well as to the characteristics and size of the group.
• Urbanature Travel (UNT) needs a minimum of 5 participants for this trip to take place, else we may cancel this trip.
• UNT reserves the right to cancel the trip, modify the route, change the accommodation or re-schedule hikes and without prior notice.
• UNT is not responsible for any loss, theft, damage or personal injury that occurs during the trip.

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