Saxon Switzerland I: Climb Sandstone Mountains & Rocky Canyons

The surreal and majestic landscape invites you to hike through wild canyons framed by sandstone stacks and fairytale forests.Basteibrücke

WHY GO?

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.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?

• 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.

TRIP DETAILS:

Meeting location & time:

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

F inishing location & time:

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

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

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

K id Friendly: No

D og Friendly: No

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

Included:

• Community Leader & guide for the entire duration (Guide speaks English & German). Note: English is the main language spoken on this trip.
• All public t ransportation 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 & 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 & 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.

WHAT IS NEXT ?

• 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.
• Google Photos Album: You will find a link in the whatsapp group description to the shared google photos album where you can upload & view all shared photos & videos from the trip.

Bad Schandau

WHAT ARE YOUR REVIEW'S LIKE FROM PREVIOUS TRIPS?

To go through our amazing reviews by participants, please click on the links below:

• Google Reviews

• Facebook reviews

HOW DO I CONTACT YOU FOR ANY QUERIES / CONCERNS?

• WHATSAPP (fastest): Reach out to us directly by clicking here.
• EMAIL: Reach out to us by clicking on "Contact the event organizer" option below.
• FACEBOOK: Message our facebook page @urbanaturetravel
• INSTAGRAM: Message our Instagram page @urbanaturetravel

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

• 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.

Schmilka

W HAT IS THE PLAN?

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.

1 1:30 pm - Arrive back in Berlin