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Malerweg
115.9 km from Lohmen to Pirna. Along the way you climb 3,978 m and descend 3,991 m; the highest point is at 560 m. Walking time about 40 h – comfortably done in 6 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 12 °C
Along the way
- km 0.0 Buch Summit
- km 3.4 Koordinatenstein Viewpoint
- km 6.5 Zeisighübel Summit · 262 m
- km 9.3 Einsamer Turm Summit
- km 9.4 Bergfalkenturm Summit
- km 10.7 Dieter-Schink-Aussicht Viewpoint
- km 11.9 Schwarzberg Viewpoint
- km 12.0 Zwölfer Summit
- km 12.0 Schwarzer Berg Summit · 262 m
- km 12.5 Kleiner Thümelshübel Summit
- km 12.7 Tümpelgrundwächter Summit
- km 12.9 Großer Thümelshübel Summit
- km 13.7 Hirschgrundkegel Summit
- km 13.7 Vorderer Hirschgrundturm Summit
- km 13.7 Mittlerer Hirschgrundturm Summit
- km 13.7 Wilddieb Summit
- km 13.7 Hirschgrundscheibe Summit
- km 13.7 Hinterer Hirschgrundturm Summit
- km 13.7 Assistent Summit
- km 13.7 Patient Summit
- km 13.7 Doktor Summit
- km 14.0 Hirschgrundwarte Summit
- km 14.0 Lochturm Summit
- km 14.0 Scherge Summit
- km 14.0 Höhlenturm Summit
- km 14.0 Doppelkopf Summit
- km 14.0 Wehlkegel Summit
- km 14.0 Hinterer Basteiturm Summit
- km 14.0 Wehlscheibe Summit
- km 14.0 Schneider Wibbel Summit
- km 14.0 Witzbold Summit
- km 14.0 Zitronenkopf Summit
- km 14.0 Wehlgrundspitze Summit
- km 14.0 Wehlgrundwächter Summit
- km 14.0 Grafenspitze Summit
- km 14.0 Kanzelscheibe Summit
- km 14.0 Pavillonwächter Summit
- km 14.0 Grenadierturm Summit
- km 14.0 Wassermann Summit
- km 14.0 Wehlsteinaussicht Viewpoint
- km 14.1 Adolf-Hermann-Fels Summit
- km 14.1 Wartturm Summit
- km 14.1 Torsteiner Turm Summit
- km 14.1 Musketier Summit
- km 14.1 Margaretenspitze Summit
- km 14.1 Basteiturm Summit
- km 14.1 Bergpirat Summit
- km 14.1 Aschelochturm Summit
- km 14.1 Schwarze Säule Summit
- km 14.1 Pate Summit
- km 14.1 Ferdinandturm Summit
- km 14.1 Zugvogelspitze Summit
- km 14.1 Felsensportturm Summit
- km 14.1 Taufstein Summit
- km 14.1 Felsensternscheibe Summit
- km 14.1 Basteiwächter Summit
- km 14.1 Wehlhorn Summit
- km 14.1 Souffleur Summit
- km 14.1 Bergfreundeturm Summit
- km 14.1 Bergfreund Summit
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 6 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Malerweg” trail?
About 115.9 km, from Lohmen to Pirna.
How much elevation gain does the “Malerweg” trail have?
About 3,978 m of ascent and 3,991 m of descent. The lowest point is at 110 m, the highest at 560 m.
How long does the “Malerweg” trail take?
Plan for about 40 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 6 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Malerweg” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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