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Wanderin an einem Aussichtspunkt mit Bank in der Sächsischen Schweiz - Hiker at a view point in the national park Saxon Switzerland
Weißeritztalbahn an der Talsperre Malter im Osterzgebirge
Caspar David Friedrich Wanderweg und Malerweg - Aussichtspunkt Bastei
Altenberg OT Zinnwald Besucherbergwerk
Historischer Straßenbahnwagen auf der Kirnitzschtalbahn in der Sächsischen Schweiz
Historischer Raddampfer der Sächsischen Dampfschifffahrt im Nationalpark Sächsische SchweizFrom the Mining Region to the National Park
One of the most beautiful parts of the Saxon STEAM RAILWAY ROUTE runs south of Dresden along the daily operated steam-driven Weißeritztalbahn railway to the Eastern Ore Mountains, then continuing up to the crest of the Ore Mountains, to the town of Altenberg, through the wild romantic Müglitztal valley and down to the town of Heidenau.
From there the Route turns into the Saxon Switzerland, a unique sandstone mountain range that has been declared a national park. So we suggest you first explore the eastern part of the Ore Mountains, with their one-of-a-kind montane region. It is the largest landscape conservation area (440 square kilometres/170 square miles) in the Free State of Saxony, offering its visitors pristine nature and vernacular architecture. This mountain range derives its name especially from the silver ore mining that was done here.
Yet since the early days of narrow gauge railways, tourism has also developed in this region. Charming spa and health resorts, offering a variety of bed and breakfast accommodation, country inns and sights, were created. Restful hiking trails were built, and countless opportunities for sporting activities that are fun for the whole family were created. In the picturesque Saxon Switzerland, you will be impressed not only by the sandstone rock formations but also by the idyllic holiday destinations or the health resort, Bad Schandau, with its extraordinary spa facilities, or the popular Elbe bike trail. All this will guarantee you a wonderful holiday, where nothing will be missing. Admirers of historic means of transport can enjoy a tour on the Elbe river, on a boat of the world's largest fleet of paddle steamers, or on a historic tram running through the Kirnitzschtal valley. In addition, the Netzwerk Bahnerlebnis Sächsische Schweiz network provides offers for railway adventure trips on different gauges.
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Heritage (steam) railways
Moritzburg · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
Vom 2. bis 20. November 2026 legen die Schmalspurbahnen der Sächsischen Dampfeisenbahngesellschaft (SDG) eine planmäßige Betriebspause…
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Lohmen / Sächsische Schweiz · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
Lohmen (Sächsische Schweiz) Historic field railways in Saxony Operated by steam, electric energy or engines, field railways usually used a…
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Freital · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
Freital-Hainsberg – Dippoldiswalde – Kipsdorf Health Resort From an association to the Weißeritztalbahn railway Today’s Weißeritztalbahn…
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Bad Schandau · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
Bad Schandau – Kirnitzschtal – Lichtenhainer Wasserfall A tram journey in the national park … Operating only one tram line, the RVSOE is…
Miniaturpark „Die kleine Sächsische Schweiz“, Dorf WehlenHeritage (steam) railways
Stadt Wehlen / OT Dorf Wehlen · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
Impressions of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains ... This delightful park, covering an area of 8,000 square meters (86,111 square feet), lies…
Initiative Sächsische Eisenbahngeschichte e.V.Heritage (steam) railways
Dresden · Dresden Elbe Region
Dresden/Saxony Keeping Saxony’s railway history alive ... Over the past few years, the Initiative Sächsische Eisenbahngeschichte e.V…
Dampfzug auf der Schwarzbachbahn im Bahnhof LohsdorfHeritage (steam) railways
Hohnstein OT Kohlmühle · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
Lohsdorf station Successful Visionaries … The association was established in 1995. Its ambitious goal as laid down in the Statutes is the…
Luftkurort AltenbergDiscover the region
Altenberg · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
A family holiday destination for the family The health resort and sports city of Altenberg with its diverse neighbourhoods is situated in…
Bimmelbahn-Shop DippoldiswaldeDiscover the region
Dippoldiswalde · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
Anyone starting, finishing or interrupting their journey on the Weißeritz Valley Railway in Dippoldiswalde, which is operated daily by…
Discover the region
Hohnstein · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
Am nördlichen Rand der Sächsischen Schweiz liegt mit der pittoresken Kleinstadt Hohnstein ein ganz besonderes Kleinod. Die Burgstadt…
grosse_kreisstadt_freital_banner_bahn_136_2.jpgDiscover the region
Freital · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
A diversified city with attractive surroundings … A visit to Freital offers a wonderful mix of art, mining, sports and wine - and not to…
Eisenbahnwelten im Kurort RathenDiscover the region
Kurort Rathen · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
Kurort Rathen / Oberrathen A great family fun attraction ... Under the direction of Lothar Hanisch, the world's largest garden model…
Elbsandsteingebirge – Sächsische SchweizDiscover the region
Pirna · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
An enchanting landscape ... If you were actually planning to spend a seaside holiday in Saxon Switzerland, you are some 100 million years…
Große Kreisstadt DippoldiswaldeDiscover the region
Dippoldiswalde · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
The Large District City Dippoldiswalde is located at the foot of the Eastern Ore Mountains. It is surrounded by the Dippoldiswalde Heath…
Schwarzbachbahn in der Sächsische SchweizDiscover the region
Pirna · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
Kirnitzschtal – Sebnitz – Lohsdorf – Herrenleithe – Wehlen – Rathen Romance of the rail with view of the Bastei rock formation … Would you…
TILLIG Modellbahnen und Modellbahn-Galerie, SebnitzDiscover the region
Sebnitz · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
The museum “TILLIG Modellbahn-Galerie” welcomes you … The many exhibits, photos, documents and lovingly designed layouts displayed at our…
Freital
Partners at this station: Weißeritztalbahn – SDG mbH railway company · District town of Freital · MRB Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn (middle German regional railway) · Interessengemeinschaft (IG) Weißeritztalbahn (a railway interest group)
Rabenau
Partners at this station: Interessengemeinschaft (IG) Weißeritztalbahn (a railway interest group) · Weißeritztalbahn – SDG mbH railway company · GEOPARK Central Saxony · Large District City of Dippoldiswalde · Bimmelbahn-Shop Dippoldiswalde
Altenberg
Partners at this station: Interessengemeinschaft (IG) Weißeritztalbahn (a railway interest group) · Weißeritztalbahn – SDG mbH railway company · Altenberg Health Resort · Large District City of Dippoldiswalde
Altenberg
Partners at this station: Altenberg Health Resort · Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe (Upper Elbe Transport Association), Dresden
Altenberg
Partners at this station: Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe (Upper Elbe Transport Association), Dresden · Altenberg Health Resort
Lohmen
Partners at this station: Herrenleite Field Railway Museum – Feldbahnmuseum Herrenleite
Bad Schandau
Partners at this station: Kirnitztschtalbahn (tram) – RVSOE GmbH (Public Transport Company) · Elbsandsteingebirge – Sächsische Schweiz (Saxon Switzerland Tourism Association) · Network Railway adventure in the Saxon Switzerland · Miniature Park - Saxon Switzerland in Miniature, Dorf Wehlen
Sebnitz
Partners at this station: Saxon Railway History Initiative · Sachsendraisine – Saxony Draisine · Schwarzbachbahn railway · Kirnitztschtalbahn (tram) – RVSOE GmbH (Public Transport Company)
Neustadt in Sachsen
Partners at this station: Saxon Railway History Initiative
Klingenberg
Partners at this station: GEOPARK Central Saxony · MRB Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn (middle German regional railway)
27 places on the map
Völkerschlachtdenkmal LeipzigFrom the Trade Fair Metropolis to the Region between the Elbe and Mulde Rivers
Abendpanorama der Dresdner AltstadtFrom the Cultural Metropolis to the Unique Surrounding Countryside
BasteibrückeFrom the Mining Region to the National Park
ViaSacra Pfarrkirche GörlitzActive in harmony with nature in Germany’s eastern holiday region
Mettenschicht am Andreas-Gegentrum StollnRailway nostalgia, mining traditions and nature experiences for the whole family
Theaterplatz ChemnitzExperience industrial heritage, culture and nature – travelling from the European Capital of Culture 2025 to the Musikwinkel
