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Sonnenstein Quarry Edge loop from Pirna

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Sonnenstein Quarry Edge loop from Pirna

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Sonnenstein Quarry Edge loop from Pirna

01:26

5.35km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Sächsische Schweiz

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

100 m

Historic Market Square in Pirna

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Picturesque city center with pretty little shops and cafes. You will find the tourist office directly on the market square. There is also the first stamp for the Malerweg. If …

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381 m

View of Pirna from Schloss Sonnenstein (Canalettoweg, Malerweg)

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The narrow path runs parallel to the steep slope through the forest. Very nice to walk with lots of shade and occasional views of the Elbe.

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404 m

View of Pirna from Sonnenstein Castle

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A beautiful and popular viewpoint.

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630 m

View of Pirna from Sonnenstein Castle

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The Sunstone is a fortress with a castle. Today is the district office, as well as the archive network in the buildings. In addition, there is also the memorial Sonnenstein, …

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846 m

Memorial Cross at Pirna-Sonnenstein

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Memorial cross for the 13,720 people murdered in the Pirna-Sonnenstein Nazi killing center. The memorial cross stands behind the memorial building and therefore usually receives little attention.

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1.45 km

Sonnenstein Quarry Edge

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The path runs along the quarry edge with very beautiful rock formations.

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7

3.99 km

View of the Elbe River Along the Elbe Cycle Path

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8

4.66 km

View of the Elbe River at Pirna

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View at Pirna over the Elbe.

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5.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.70 km

1.75 km

712 m

189 m

Surfaces

2.49 km

1.32 km

915 m

609 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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