Bad Schandau — Old Town – Kirnitzschtalbahn Tramway loop from Bad Schandau

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Bad Schandau — Old Town – Kirnitzschtalbahn Tramway loop from Bad Schandau

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Bad Schandau — Old Town – Kirnitzschtalbahn Tramway loop from Bad Schandau

02:09

8.01km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

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22 m

Sendig Fountain, Bad Schandau Market Square

Highlight • Monument

The fountain, built in 1896 and sponsored by Rudolf Sendig, gave the previously inconspicuous market a new look and marked the urban highlight of the city. The fountain earned Bad Schandau the title of the pearl of Saxon Switzerland.

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Bad Schandau — Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

The last major town on the Elbe Cycle Path heading towards the Czech Republic! Good infrastructure, so recharge your batteries there! The passenger elevator and the town center of Bad Schandau are definitely worth seeing. ☝️

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2.88 km

Kirnitzschtalbahn Tram Route

Highlight • Structure

The Kirnitzschtalbahn railway line also runs along the hiking route.

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3.12 km

Dorfbachklamm Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Closed from 16 June until 27 July 2025 due to repair work on the path and embankment. We saw the signs with this notice yesterday, 12 June.

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4.98 km

Rock formation in the Kirnitzsch Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

very beautiful rock formations on the way to Kuhstall

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5.48 km

Kirnitzschtalbahn Tramway

Highlight • Structure

The wild and romantic valley of the Kirnitzsch - "valley of the mills" was developed for the felling of wood as early as the 16th century. Some parts of it …

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