Day 1. Arrive in Bad Schandau.
Day 2. The walk starts with a steady climb up the side of the valley to Brand
which offers a breathtaking view over the Elbe Sandstone Hills. Then you continue upwards
to the imposing ruins of Hohnstein Castle. From here there is a more relaxing descent
through idyllic valleys back to the Elbe at Rathen (about 13 miles, taking about
6 hours).
If you prefer, you can take the bus from Hohnstein to Rathen
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Day 3. Walk up to the world famous rocky viewpoint of the Bastei, then back to the
river at Stadt Wehlen. Take the ferry across the river, then walk via the Bärenstein rock
outcrops to the impressive fortress of Königstein. Overnight in the town of Königstein
(about 10 miles, taking about 5-6 hours).
Day 4. Today starts with a walk through forest to the famous Barbarine rock needle. Then you
walk to the top of the Pfaffenstein, from where there is a fine view to the Lilienstein. The
day ends at the pretty spa village of Gohrisch (about 11 miles, taking about
5-6 hours).
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Day 5. Your route lies through country known at the Empire of Stones. First to the
summit of Gohrisch mountain, then to the Papststein. Continue to the villages of Cunnersdorf
and Kleingiesshubel to end back on the river at Krippen (about 10 miles, taking about
5-6 hours).
Day 6. Today you cross the border into the Czech Republic. Cross the river by ferry to
Hřensko and walk to the Pravčická brána, the largest natural rock
arch in Europe. Descend to the valley of the Kamenice river and follow it downstream.
The narrowest part of the gorge is impassable on foot, so you take a boat through until
the gorge widens out again. Continue back to the valley of the Elbe at Hřensko and return
to Krippen (about 10 miles, taking about 5-6 hours).
Day 7. Cross the Elbe by ferry and walk to the Schramstein rocks.
There are a number of very steep rocky paths and sections where the route requires you to use
iron steps in the rock. On leaving the rocks you walk through fine woodland to
the cave at Kuhstall. Continue to the valley of the Kirnitzsch. From here you return to
Bad Schandau, either along the path by the river, or using the historic Kirnitzsch valley
trams, before re-crossing the Elbe to return to Krippen for your final night
(about 8 miles, taking about 5 hours).
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Tour Details: 7 nights bed & breakfast in hotels,
in rooms with shower/WC.
The minimum size for bookings is two persons. Baggage transfer. Taxi transfers from
Bad Schandau station to the hotel and back are not included.
Extra nights may be taken at any point.
Twin rooms are not available on this walking tour.
Information on double and twin rooms.
Dates: Available from April to October.
Tour Code: SBS
2010 Tour Price: Rail via Brussels/Cologne - £796
2010 Tour Price: Self Drive via Harwich-Hoek van Holland - £583
2010 Tour Price: From Berlin or Prague - £582
2010 Tour Price: From Dresden Airport - £543
2010 Tour Price: Single Supplement - £122
2010 Tour Price: Extra Night (Double Room) - £ask
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Please check our travel page for information on other ways
of travelling to your holiday.
Please contact us for prices when using one of these other
routes, and also for single supplements, child discounts and so on.
Our telephone number is 01946 861652.
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