Malerweg, Stage 7: From Gohrisch to Weißig (official version TV Saxon Switzerland)

From the spa town of Gohrisch, the Muselweg, the Jagdsteig, the Königsweg and the Alte Schulweg lead you to Pfaffendorf. You climb through the narrow eye of a needle, a steep ascent over wooden and iron stairs, the Pfaffenstein. Via the Klammweg you hike down towards Quirl. At the sports field Pfaffendorf the Malerweg leads you to Königstein. You pass the town church and walk along the Latzweg to the foot of the Königstein Fortress. For a visit to the fortress you should plan 2 hours extra. You will cross the village, pass an old castle as well as the Malerweg chapel at the Alexander-Thiele lookout and hike along the edge of the forest to Weißig.

 

GPS - data updated 2021

Please note: in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, only marked trails may be used in the core zone! Fines may be imposed for violations.

Trail markings

Arrival:   Bus lines 244 a (Kleingießhübel - Königstein) and 244 b (Kleinhennersdorf - Bad Schandau), bus stop: Gohrisch parking lot

Departure:   

Bus line 246 (Pirna - Königstein)   from Rathen suburban train S1 (Meißen - Schöna)from Thürmsdorf bus line 241 (Pirna - Hinterhermsdorf)

Königstein Fortress - Already Conquered?

 

The over 400 year old mountain fortress is today a unique ensemble of European fortress architecture. More than 50 historical buildings and extensive green spaces invite you to the adventure "fortress". Exhibitions, guided tours and an audio guide (also for children) describe everyday life in the past. Various events and two vacation apartments complete the offer. The experience restaurant "In den Kasematten" takes you culinary into the past of the fortress history.

Phone: +49 (0) 35021 64607
www.festung-koenigstein.de