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2 Festung Königstein
This powerful fortress was built in the second
half of the 16th century on the site of a
medieval castle, and altered in subsequent
centuries. Spectacular views have made it a
popular tourist destination.
3 Lilienstein
This tall rock, which has to
be climbed on foot, rewards
the visitor with splendid
Bautzen views of Festung Königstein.
Bischofswerda

Gr. Röder

4 Burg Hohnstein
The castle, which holds
within its walls a
Polenz medieval building, is
Dürröhrsdorf
now a museum and one
of Germany’s largest
youth hostels.
E L B S A N D S T E I N -
G E B I R G E
Dürröhrsdorf
Elba Rathen

Weißig
J
Elba
5 Bad Schandau A small spa that is
popular as a base for walking tours
into the surrounding mountains. A
small railway, the Kirnitzschtalbahn,
J takes visitors to a scenic waterfall, the
Schmilka Lichtenhainer Wasserfall.
S A C H S I S C H E S C H W E I Z Tips for Visitors

Length of tour: 41 km (25 miles).
Stopping places: inns and
Key restaurants in every town.
Tour route Suggestions: walk from the
railway at the Lichtenhainer
Road
0 km 4 Waterfalls to the Kuhstall (cow
Scenic route stable) and Barbarine needle rocks.
0 miles 4
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