Location: Bad Schandau
Top Things to do in Bad Schandau
What to do and see in Bad Schandau, Germany: The Best Places and Tips
Bad Schandau (German pronunciation: [ˈbaːt ˈʃandaʊ], Czech: Žandov) is a spa town in Germany, in the south of the Free State of Saxony and the district of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge. It is situated on the right bank of the Elbe, at the mouth of the little valley of the Kirnitzsch.
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1. Elbe Sandstone Mountains
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5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By PeterAZ - Scottsdale
This is almost like being in another world as there are these high jagged peaks rising from the valley floor far below. They have built a paved walkway so it is very easy to walk from one peak to another with a constantly changing view and each one brilliant. The trail goes all the way down to the valley but be warned there are lots of steps and it is far easier going down than coming back up.
2. Koenigstein Fortress
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4.5 based on 538 reviews
Festung Königstein (Königstein Fortress) is a unique monument to the art of European fortress construction. Its 750 years' history have made it an impressive configuration of late Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and 19th century architecture. All adults and children will find something of interest on our 9.5 ha large fortress. You should plan at least two hours for a tour of the fortress. During a guided tour you will also be able to access the underground casemates. Casemate - ital. casa matta (covered house) – cannon-proof fortress rooms.
3. Czech - Saxon Switzerland
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5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By articok - Reykjavik, Iceland
Beautiful small national park full of amazing rock formations, rivers, Waterfalls, Castles and viewpoints.. Make sure you visit Hrensko village and check out Pravcicka brana, the famous sandstone arch in the middle of the woods and rocks, the rock town Tisske steny, Belvedere viewpoint in Labska stran village. If the weather is good and you are lucky, you can pick some blueberries or boletes.
4. Barbarine am Pfaffenstein
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Amethyst_Cat_Oz - Brisbane, Australia
While the Bastei receives plenty of accolades, there are other sandstone marvels to see in Saxon Switzerland. One of these is the Barbarine just outside Konigstein at the village of Pfaffendorf. You can take an 'easy' or hard climb up both of which require lots of steps but the view is definitely worth it. The Barbarine of the title is a finger of sandstone which was a mecca for rock climbers. Be prepared for some hard work and you'll get a generous reward in terms of the vistas afforded.
5. Neurathen Castle
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5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By tzd60820 - Vancouver, Washington
The Neurathen castle trail is a continuation of Bastei Bridge trail. It is a 1/2 hour one-way loop of an exposed into an air combination of stairs and metal Bridges. There are railings everywhere so even for a scary-chicken like me it was OK. It needs to pay €2 entrance fee at the end of the Bastei Bridge where the trail starts (end ends). We are definitively recommending it for an excellent views!!! of Bastei Bridge and more.
6. Schwedenlocher
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By InfinityZero - Bedford, Canada
This was a fantastic sight to see and explore after walking along the more famous Bastei Bridge, also on the Malerweg trail. If you are using the town of Rathen as a base to explore the trail, I recommend going through the Bastei Bridge and then going on through to the Schwedenlocher. The Locher leads back down into Rathen so that you don't have to double back on yourself, and it is much easier going down this path than struggling uphill the whole way. But be careful--there are a lot of places to slip or bump your head, and the stairs cutting through the cliffs are quite steep. It's a great place for photos, though! The cliffs of sandstone surround you on all sides, and at some times you are literally walking through tunnels formed by suspended rock. The Amsel River/Waterfall is at the bottom, too. If you're in this part of the Malerweg area, don't miss this passage!
7. Grosser Zschirnstein
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4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Martin H - Dresden, Germany
Eine etwas längere Wanderung durch ruhige Waldgebiete auf den höchsten Tafelberg der Sächsischen Schweiz. Vom Gipfelplateau bietet sich eine überragende Aussicht. Der Große Zschirnstein befindet sich abseits der Touristenströme und ist vor allem für Wanderer geeignet, welche Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit suchen.
8. Bastei
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4.5 based on 758 reviews
A spectacular lookout point providing breathtaking views of the Elbe River and the surrounding countryside.
Reviewed By TallTraveller274 - Worcester, United Kingdom
Not a comfortable experience for those with a fear of heights, but unquestionably a dramatic natural phenomenon. You can take good pictures without going too near the edge, while for those with nerves of steel there is the narrow bridge between the sandstone cliffs.
9. Saxon Switzerland National Park
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5 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By Gregory D - New Lambton
We really didn't know a great deal about this national park, but we ended up riding through it over two days of our bike ride. However, we did visit the superb national park information centre and were completely impressed by the quality of presentation and information on lots of aspects of the park, including lots in English in a written guide and films. Certainly, it has inspired us to come back to hike in and explore this amazing region. Certainly the scenery we saw from our bikes was spectacular.
10. Pravcicka brana
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4.5 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By Regina H - Singapore, Singapore
We parked right next to the red trail at Hrensko to begin the ascent. It's quite a rocky trail but you will find it all worthwhile once you reach the arch. Had delicious beef dish for lunch at the restaurant right next to the arch. It was not expensive. You don't want to miss the staircase going up to the most stunning panoramic view of the arch and the surroundings.
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