--- title: "Above the Deep Valley: A Short Walk Around Waitzdorf" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/tiefer-grund-walk-waitzdorf-hohnstein" description: "Our tour begins at the parking lot at the entrance to Waitzdorf. We first follow a path that leads past the houses on the right and eventually takes a sharp left turn. We continue straight ahead along the edge of the forest, following the signs to the lookout point. There, the hiking trail—which is partially overgrown with grass—continues to the left and becomes easier to walk on. Soon you’ll see the lookout point on the right, which can be reached via a small side trail. Now we follow the wide hiking trail, which leads us briefly to the right toward the second lookout point, accessible via a small path. A guide is required here, just as it was at the first lookout point. After returning from this lookout point to the hiking trail, we follow it and eventually reach the Mühlweg. After a few meters, this hiking trail meets the Waldtorweg. At this intersection, we turn left and hike along the Waldtorweg until we reach the road to Waitzdorf. Here, too, we keep to the left and finally complete our short loop at the Waitzdorf parking lot." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2888431/261702acb60bfb535058d3357d1f70da0a9da9ad18637a3d2ff34f067d52f8fe/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Above the Deep Valley: A Short Walk Around Waitzdorf ==================================================== - 2.37 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Hiking - 0:38 h - 2.37 km - 35 m - 35 m - 326 m - 348 m - 22 m - - Start: Waitzdorf - Destination: Waitzdorf A walk with no significant ascents or descents on little-traveled paths. The highlights of the tour are the two lookout points. They offer magnificent views and are in a nearly pristine condition—that is, without railings or walking aids. Therefore, assistance from a companion is required to reach the lookout points. Our tour begins at the parking lot at the entrance to Waitzdorf. We first follow a path that leads past the houses on the right and eventually takes a sharp left turn. We continue straight ahead along the edge of the forest, following the signs to the lookout point. There, the hiking trail—which is partially overgrown with grass—continues to the left and becomes easier to walk on. Soon you’ll see the lookout point on the right, which can be reached via a small side trail. Now we follow the wide hiking trail, which leads us briefly to the right toward the second lookout point, accessible via a small path. A guide is required here, just as it was at the first lookout point. After returning from this lookout point to the hiking trail, we follow it and eventually reach the Mühlweg. After a few meters, this hiking trail meets the Waldtorweg. At this intersection, we turn left and hike along the Waldtorweg until we reach the road to Waitzdorf. Here, too, we keep to the left and finally complete our short loop at the Waitzdorf parking lot. Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions A short and easy loop trail with no significant elevation changes Read more Tour information - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn - Suitable for Pushchair Equipment An accompanying adult is required for the lookout points Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**From Dresden, take the A17 to the Pirna exit. Drive toward the city center and you’ll come directly onto the B172, which leads through Königstein to Bad Schandau. In Bad Schandau, after crossing the Elbe Bridge, turn right immediately and head toward Hohnstein. On the road to Hohnstein through the forest, you’ll see a signposted turnoff to the right for Goßdorf-Waitzdorf. Read more **Parking**Parking Lot - Waitzdorf Read more **Public transportation****Arrival/Departure:** - From Pirna (accessible via the ), take bus the “Hohnstein/Eiche” stop - and then continue **on** bus line Waitzdorf Read more Author Nicole Hesse Organization Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz License (master data) Nicole Hesse Safety guidelines Please note: **In the Saxon Switzerland National Park, only marked trails may be used in the core zone. Violations** may result in fines. Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 01848 Hohnstein Download GPX file - -