Leisure time in nature

Saxony is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts - with well-signposted trails and detailed hiking maps. You can find more information at Saxony Tourism.

A special tip: the Way of St. James runs through Saxony. From Bautzen via Dresden, Freiberg, Chemnitz and Zwickau, you can begin your pilgrimage to the picturesque Santiago de Compostela.

Saxon Switzerland is an Eldorado for climbers - and famous for boofing (spending the night in the open air). Find out in advance about the climbing areas in the Saxon Switzerland National Park.

Whether rivers or lakes - Saxony offers a wide range of possibilities: Canoe tours, rafting, rubber dinghy and paddle tours on the Elbe or relaxed sailing on lakes. You can find more information under Water fun in Saxony: Experience lakes, rivers & pools.

The Ore Mountains, the Vogtland and the Zittau Mountains, for example, are perfect for exploring by mountain bike. In addition to varied forest trails, bike parks in various regions provide plenty of action. More information can be found at Mountain biking in Saxony: Adventures in nature.

Saxony is a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts. The Kammloipe in the Erzgebirge and Vogtland is one of the most snow-sure trails in Germany.

• Skiwelt Schöneck: Skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing
• Kegelberg ski area (Erlbach): small, fine ski area
• Oberwiesenthal ski area: largest ski area in Saxony, with pistes, cross-country ski trails, winter hiking trails and toboggan runs
• Altenberg ski area: three ski slopes, over 80 km of cross-country and ski hiking trails, toboggan runs
• Eibenstock ski area: extra-wide slopes, toboggan run, all-weather bobsleigh run
• Seiffen: three slopes, toboggan run, groomed cross-country ski trails