Follow in the footsteps of great painters like Caspar David Friedrich and Carl Gustav Carus on Germany’s most beautiful hiking trail – the Malerweg. Over 8 days, you’ll discover Saxon Switzerland’s sandstone mountains, mystical caves, romantic gorges, panoramic viewpoints, and cultural gems. With luggage transfers, comfortable 4-star hotels, and delicious half-board meals, this journey is a dream hiking holiday! Dogs are welcome too.
Cost
Cost Includes
- 7 nights in handpicked 4-star hotels
- 7 × half board (breakfast & dinner)
- Daily luggage transfers (1 bag up to 20kg per person)
- Welcome pack with maps, route descriptions & GPS app access
- Most public transport connected with hikes (exceptions: a few local tickets payable on site)
- 24-hour local and international service hotline
Cost Excludes
- Flights to/from Germany
- Tourist taxes (paid locally)
- Cancellation & travel insurance
- Administration fee
- Optional dog supplement (paid locally at hotels)
Overview
Named after the many artists who once painted its landscapes, the Malerweg (Painter’s Path) is a legendary 70 km hiking route in Saxon Switzerland, near Dresden. Voted Germany’s Most Beautiful Hiking Trail 2017, the trail weaves through dramatic rock formations, fairy-tale forests, fortresses, waterfalls, and picturesque villages.
You’ll walk at your own pace, supported by detailed maps, a GPS app, and daily luggage transfers. This is a self-guided holiday, but every detail is arranged for you. Your evenings are spent in cozy 4-star hotels with hearty dinners included.
Trip Highlights
- Explore the Kleinhennersdorfer Höhlen caves – natural wonders hidden in sandstone cliffs.
- Marvel at the Bastei Bridge, the most iconic viewpoint in Saxon Switzerland.
- Stand in awe before the mighty Fortress of Königstein.
- Admire the rock pillar Barbarine on the Pfaffenstein plateau.
- Experience the unique Lichtenhain Waterfall and return on the historic Kirnitzschtalbahn railway.
- Hike the striking table mountains: Gohrisch, Papststein, and Lilienstein.
- Walk through mystical gorges, enchanting forests, and painter-perfect panoramas.
