Tour Details for the Walk through Saxon Switzerland 2009This tour is not described in our brochure | |
 |
This walking tour will introduce you to much of the finest countryside
in this fascinating corner of Germany. The contrast between lush
riverscapes and dramatic cliffs and rock outcrops makes for a superb holiday.
The final day includes some steep and narrow paths, and one stretch along
steep and often slippery steps. |
|
Day 1. Arrive in Krippen. Day 2. A walk past weathered rock outcrops and over flat topped summits with fine views over the surrounding country to Raum (about 11 miles). Day 3. Through a valley to the old town of Königstein with its impressive fortress. Past more outcrops to the river at Rathen (about 13 miles). |
|
|
|
|
Day 4. A circular walk from Rathen to the world famous rocky viewpoint
of the Bastei, high above the valley (about 8 miles). Day 5. Along the river, then climb the Lilienstein, with breathtaking views. With views over the river continue to Bad Schandau and Kirnitzschtal (about 10 miles). Day 6. Follow the valley of the Kirnitzsch to the Lichtenhain Falls. Climb to the cave at Kuhstall and back down to the river at Krippen (about 8 miles). |
|
|
|
|
Tour Details: 6 nights bed & breakfast in hotels,
in rooms with shower/WC. Packed lunches, baggage transfer.
Festive evening meal on the last night. Extra nights may be taken at any point. Local taxes are not included and must be paid directly to the hotel. Sorry, there are no twin bedded rooms on this walk. Dates: Available in principal throughout the year. However, availabilty in the peak seasons of May, June and September is seriously restricted Tour Code: WDS 2009 Tour Price: Rail via Brussels/Cologne - £648 2009 Tour Price: Self Drive via Harwich-Hoek van Holland - £474 2009 Tour Price: From Berlin or Prague - £467 2009 Tour Price: From Dresden Airport - £443 2009 Tour Price: Single Supplement - £ 76 2009 Tour Price: Extra Night (Double Room) - £ 47 |
|
|
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. |
|