Nationalpark Saxon Switzerland
A national park is a park in use for conservation purposes. Often it is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns.
Year of establishment: 1990
Area: 93.51 km²
open today
Entering off the beaten path is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Entering the area is only allowed within Designated paths/places
Activities that are not permitted
Water sport is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Attractions in Nationalpark Saxon Switzerland
Highlights
2D
3D
Maps and trails
5 entries
2024 jährt sich der 250. Geburtstag von Caspar David Friedrich. Der bedeutendste Künstler der deutschen Frühromantik verbrachte einen Großteil seines Lebens in Dresden und der Sächsischen Schweiz. ...
Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz
Hiking route
· Saxon Switzerland
Caspar-David-Friedrich-Path
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
15.1 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
369 m
Descent
367 m
Hiking in the footsteps of the master, pausing where he paused, drawing where he drew: The Caspar David Friedrich Trail invites you to do just that ...
from Nicole Hesse / Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.,
Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
Hiking route
· Nationalpark Saxon Switzerland
Weg zur Wildnis
Difficulty
easy
Distance
0.3 km
Duration
0:05 h
Ascent
0 m
Descent
7 m
Der Weg zur Wildnis ist ein 250 Meter langer Informationspfad am Reitsteig direkt am Abzweig zum Lehnsteig. Dort ist seit 2007 ein reiner ...
from Odilian Adamczak,
Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz
Info Center
· Saxon Switzerland
Nationalparkzentrum Sächsische Schweiz
Saxon Switzerland
from antonie-schmid,
Outdooractive Editors
Info Center
· Saxon Switzerland
Infostelle Zeughaus
Saxon Switzerland
closed
Nationalparkinformationsstelle Zeughaus
from Odilian Adamczak,
Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz
Info Center
· Saxon Switzerland
Infostelle Blockhaus Brand
Saxon Switzerland
open today
Das historische Blockhaus an der berühmten Brandaussicht wurde 2006 renoviert und als ...
from Odilian Adamczak,
Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz
Info Center
· Saxon Switzerland
Infostelle Beizehaus
Saxon Switzerland
closed
Infostelle Beizehaus im Freigelände Waldhusche
from Odilian Adamczak,
Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz
Info Center
· Saxon Switzerland
Infostelle Eishaus
Saxon Switzerland
from Odilian Adamczak,
Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz
Info Point
· Saxon Switzerland
Infopunkt Schmilka
Saxon Switzerland
closed
Das Thema Klettern wird im Infopunkt Schmilka von verschieden Seite beleuchtet
from Odilian Adamczak,
Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz
2D
3D
Maps and trails
The Saxon Switzerland National Park is located in the state of Saxony, covers an area of 93.5 km2 and is located in two spatially separated parts of the natural region. The landscape consists of forest, gorges and rock formations of chalk sandstone. In the neighboring Czech Republic, the natural region and protected area continues as the Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Both national parks are surrounded by protected landscape areas where less strict nature protection rules apply.
The national park is home to many protected and endangered animal species, such as the peregrine falcon and black stork. In addition, rare plant species that are considered to be Ice Age relics, such as the two-flowered violet and the clasping twistedstalk, grow in the national park. Recreation for visitors and the protection of habitat for rare species are both important goals in the National Park. Therefore, special rules apply to the visit, in particular it is required to stay on the trails and to not light any kind of fire and undertake drone flights.
The national park is home to many protected and endangered animal species, such as the peregrine falcon and black stork. In addition, rare plant species that are considered to be Ice Age relics, such as the two-flowered violet and the clasping twistedstalk, grow in the national park. Recreation for visitors and the protection of habitat for rare species are both important goals in the National Park. Therefore, special rules apply to the visit, in particular it is required to stay on the trails and to not light any kind of fire and undertake drone flights.
Rules and Regulations
Cycling activities
Cycling is only allowed within Designated paths/places
Horse riding activities
Horse riding is only allowed within Designated paths/places
Harnessed vehicles is only allowed within Designated paths/places
Water activities
Water sport is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Air activities
Air sport (starting and landing) is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Drones/model planes is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Mountain activities
Climbing is allowed in/on Designated paths/places when it is Dryness
Artificial aids or chemical / mineral substances (e.g. magnesia) are not allowed.
New climbing routes may be developed on the climbing peaks confirmed by the mountain sports concept, whereby the ascent must take place from the bottom to the top. Climbing on massive walls is not allowed.
Stay activities
Camping is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Camping (vehicle/trailer) is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Camping/Bivouac is allowed in/on Designated paths/places from 16. Jun to 31. Jan
Spending the night in the open is allowed only in direct connection with the practice of climbing in the marked places.
From February 1st to June 15th rvery year free overnighting is forbidden for all in order to allow the necessary rest for the animals during the breeding and rearing phase.
General behavior
Bathing animals is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Noise (tape recorders, players) is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Collecting plants is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Collecting minerals/fossils is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Smoking is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Disposing of waste is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Cutting or injuring trees is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Feeding animals is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
It is forbidden to feed, disturb or injure wild animals.
Swimming is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Dogs without leash is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Fire is only allowed within Designated paths/places
Mushroom collecting is only allowed within Designated paths/places
A gentle extraction of mushrooms (small quantity) for personal use is allowed