--- title: "Hiking with Your Dog on the Malerweg Trail" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/hike-dog-malerweg" description: "An inexhaustible abundance of bizarre rock formations, densely forested, wildly romantic gorges, and majestic table mountains with breathtaking views: the “Malerweg” in Saxon Switzerland National Park offers all of this. From the very beginning, artists in particular have been drawn to these picturesque rock formations. Follow in the footsteps of famous Romantic-era painters such as Caspar David Friedrich, Carl Gustav Carus, and Ludwig Richter. On this historic hiking trail, experience the fascinating rock landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountainsat its most picturesque. And enjoy the numerous sights along the way, such as the Canaletto town of Pirna or the house of the Impressionist painter Robert Sterl in Wehlen-Naundorf, as well as the many inviting restaurants along the trail. Route start: The hike can begin at any point. We recommend starting at Liebethaler Grund Trail Markings: Fully signposted and regularly inspected; marked with our own logo Characteristics: The Malerweg leads through gorges and secluded forest areas, past sandstone formations and impressive views. Various sections of the trail offer magnificent panoramic views to the left and right of the Elbe, with views of isolated table mountains. Difficulty level:easy to difficult; sure footing required" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2725584/cdbff3e74e23337f69728839e7e2ec8222cbc00f9d51d5abc961417d303756af/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Hiking with Your Dog on the Malerweg Trail ========================================== - 118.93 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hiking - 37:45 h - 118.93 km - 3,598 m - 3,678 m - 112 m - 543 m - 431 m - - Start: Liebethal-Pirna - Destination: City of Wehlen If you feel confident enough to help your dog cross the occasional bridge, ladder, or grating—and even carry him if necessary over rough terrain—you can explore the Malerweg together. For the more challenging sections of the Malerweg, there are good and easy alternatives that provide plenty of exercise and dog-friendly experiences and have been tested for dog-friendliness. Please note the latest information regarding closures and detours: An inexhaustible abundance of bizarre rock formations, densely forested, wildly romantic gorges, and majestic table mountains with breathtaking views: the “Malerweg” in Saxon Switzerland National Park offers all of this. From the very beginning, artists in particular have been drawn to these picturesque rock formations. Follow in the footsteps of famous Romantic-era painters such as , Carl Gustav Carus, and Ludwig Richter. On this historic hiking trail, experience the fascinating rock landscape of at its most picturesque. And enjoy the numerous sights along the way, such as the Canaletto town of Pirna or the house of the Impressionist painter Robert Sterl in Wehlen-Naundorf, as well as the many inviting restaurants along the trail. **Route start**: The hike can begin at any point. We recommend starting at Liebethaler Grund **Trail Markings:** Fully signposted and regularly inspected; marked with our own logo **Characteristics:** The Malerweg leads through gorges and secluded forest areas, past sandstone formations and impressive views. Various sections of the trail offer magnificent panoramic views to the left and right of the Elbe, with views of isolated table mountains. **Difficulty level:** easy to difficult; sure footing required Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (2%) Street (5%) Asphalt (18%) Gravel (17%) Trail (29%) Path (29%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions **Stage 1 (** approx. 11.5 km / 4 hours)From Liebethal (Pirna) to Stadt Wehlen This stage of the Malerweg should be easy to complete with a dog. **Stage 2** (approx. 13.8 km / 5.5 hrs) From Stadt Wehlen to Hohnstein Bypass the Wolfsschlucht via the Hohnstein nature trail. **Stage 3 (** 14.0 km / 5.5 hrs) From Hohnstein to Altendorf This stage of the Malerweg is also easily manageable with a dog. **Stage 4 (** 19 km / 7.5 hrs) From Altendorf to the Neumannmühle From Altendorf, descend through the Dorfbachklamm gorge and take the left fork. This provides an easy hike to the Ostrauer Mühle. The Malerweg leads uphill via the Mühlweg and the Bauweg to the Elbleitenweg in the Schrammsteine. You can bypass the Jägersteig ascent via the Elbleitenweg and Zeughausweg. The stage ends at the Lichtenhainer Wasserfall, where you’ll find a connection to the Kirnitzschtalbahn. **Stage 5 (** 13.6 km / 7 hrs) From the Neumannmühle to Schmilka Hiking with a dog is permitted on this stage. **Stage 6** (17.6 km / 7 hrs) From Schmilka to Kurort Gohrisch On**Stage 6** as well, the only difficulty for your four-legged companion is on the Gohrischstein. To avoid the iron ladders, it’s recommended to take a detour around the Gohrisch, which is possible in both directions. **Stage 7 (** 17.3 km / 6.5 hours) From Kurort Gohrisch to Weißig From Kurort Gohrisch, the Muselweg, the Jagdsteig, the Königsweg, and the Alte Schulweg lead hiking enthusiasts to Pfaffendorf. To climb the Paffenstein, you should choose an alternative to the “Nadelöhr” ascent route at this point. Once you reach the top of the Paffenstein, both hikers and their dogs can enjoy a view of the legendary Barbarine, a landmark of Saxon Switzerland. To head toward Quirl, you can descend via the Klammweg. On the northeast side of the Quirl, there is a large, accessible cave called the Diebeshöhle, which is well worth exploring. The nearby Latzweg trail leads to the foot of Königstein Fortress, which is worth visiting even with a dog—though you should plan to allow plenty of time. **Stage 8** (13.6 km / 5 hrs.) From Weißig to Pirna On the final stage of the Malerweg, you can bypass the Rauenstein massif via the forest trail. This takes you to Wehlen-Pötzscha and Naundorf. In the center of Naundorf, the Malerweg leads to the Königsnase via former quarries and on to Obervogelgesang. Here, you can board the S-Bahn. From there, follow the Elbe Cycle Route toward Pirna, then turn right onto the Canalettoweg, which leads all the way to Pirna’s city center. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Stop at an Inn - Tour with Dog Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**You can find all the information about getting here . Read more **Parking**You can find more information about parking . Read more **Public transportation****Arrival/Departure:**Varies depending on the stage, but central meeting points are: - **Pirna: accessible** via - Pirna train station is a 2-minute walk from the ZOB **(bus station); from** there, take one of the many bus routes Read more Additional information Book Recommendation: —Including the Malerweg Trail Read more Literature Order now: Read more Author Madlen Rogge Organization Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz License (master data) Madlen Rogge Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author This hike is also well-suited for people who are slightly afraid of heights and/or want to avoid ladders. Read more Safety guidelines Detailed stage descriptions of the detours can be found at: Please note the detours: Read more Map Browse here: Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 01796 Pirna Download GPX file - - - -