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Saxon Switzerland is an intensively fissured and rocky canyon landscape. The highest peak of the National Park, the Großer Winterberg, is at 556 meters (1,814 feet) above sea level, and is only a short distance from the valley of the Elbe river at 110 to 120 meters (360 to 390 feet).
8 Απρ 2011 · The cliffs, mesas, gorges, and spires of this “city in stone” are the result of more than 100 million years of work by wind and by the waters of the Elbe River and tributaries as they flow ...
Saxon Switzerland (German: Sächsische Schweiz) is a hilly climbing area and national park in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. It is located around the Elbe valley south-east of Dresden in Saxony , Germany , adjoining Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic .
Saxon Switzerland Germany (Saxony): complete guide. Discover the Saxon Switzerland National Park (in German: Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz), a place where nature writes its own rules and history intertwines with breathtaking landscapes.
Natural beauty abounds in Saxon Switzerland with its sandstone cliffs, unique rock formations, deep canyons and lush valleys, and amazing lookout points. The region is also home to must-see landmarks in Germany like the Bastei Bridge and Königstein Fortress.
These sandstone cliffs, mesas, gorges, and spires create a “city” of stone. There are currently 250 miles (400 km) of hiking paths and another 31 miles (49.9 km of paths for bikes. The climbing options are almost endless. Wildlife is limited; however, it is present. Otter, lynx, deer, are some of the more popular species.
The bizarrely shaped landscape of Saxon Switzerland with its rugged cliffs and deep gorges is a dream destination for hikers and other nature lovers - and offers protected habitats for a rich flora and fauna.
