We are approaching our first Covid-19 winter and this is serious: There is again talk about social distancing, about wearing a mask everywhere and about social isolation. Prior to a next possible shutdown I need something for the heart to keep it in me for the dark time of „solitary confinement“: An enchanted forest. Where can I find it? Of
Always expect the unexpected also within the Saxon Switzerland. Upon a verspertine walk around Pirna I learn about the Saxon wine route and the corresponding hiking trail. Wine-hiking in the smallest growing area of Germany that sounds tempting. That’s why I am using my day off to try the first stage of the path. It starts at Pirna and leads
Going to the Elbsandsteingebirge I do not know more of it than Pirna and Bad Schandau. That changes quickly during this week. Upon taking the urban railway to reach the access points of the hiking tours you get to know the places along the route quite quickly. When we come to Königstein on our second day I realize quickly that
The city of Pirna, about twenty kilometres away from Dresden, is a good starting point for hiking trails at the Saxon Switzerland. The district town has a good connection to the urban railsway and to busses. The Guestcard mobile is accepted in all public transport of the Saxon Switzerland. Our hotel, the Pirn’sche Hof, is located at the historical market
