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"I must surrender to what surrounds me, merge with clouds and rocks to be what I am."
(Caspar David Friedrich)

“Hiker above the sea of fog
Painter's path around Zirkelstein & Kaiserkrone

Felsen Kaiserkrone, Caspar David Friedrich Felsen
Wanderer über Nebelmeer, Gemälde Caspar David Friedrich
Kaiserkrone_u_Zirkelstein.jpg

This day tour in the southernmost area of Saxon Switzerland follows the Caspar-David-Friedrich path and stage 6 of the painters' trail. We  discover rocks and viewpoints where Caspar David Friedrich painted his world-famous picture “Hiker above the Sea of Fog”, among other things. On the tour we learn more about the creation of this unique landscape, its rare plants and wildlife in this protected area of the national park region. Join the trip to experience unique nature and art!

EVENTS:

  • 22.05.2026 / 14.08.2026 and upon request

  • 9:30 a.m. Schmilka Hirschmühle S-Bahn station

  • 2:30 p.m. Krippen S-Bahn station

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TOUR DATES:

  • about 12 km, about 5 hours

  • approx. 400 meters altitude

  • Sturdy shoes and good basic fitness are required

  • Please bring your own provisions

  • Refreshments possible 

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PRICE: 

  • € 28 per person

  • €12 children aged 6 to 14

  • at least 5 people 

  • Group prices 

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BOOKING: no later than 1 day before.

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Dr. Anke Dürkoop

info[at]geonatours.de

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