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Malerweg (Painter's Way) stage 2: Stadt Wehlen to Hohnstein (11.0 km, 420 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Saxony/Malerweg (Painter's Way)/Stage 2

Stage 2 of 8

Malerweg (Painter's Way) stage 2: Stadt Wehlen to Hohnstein

Country: Germany
Duration: 4h
Ascent: 420 m
Descent

Stage 2 of the Malerweg (Painter's Way) (8 stages in total) runs from Stadt Wehlen to Hohnstein. It covers 11.0 km with 420 m of ascent and 310 m of descent, around 4 h of walking. There are 18 places to sleep where the stage ends (13 guesthouses, 1 hut, 1 hostel, 3 hotels). The next stage continues to Altendorf.

Part of the Malerweg (Painter's Way).

Where to sleep in Hohnstein

18 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 13 guesthouses, 1 hut, 1 hostel, 3 hotels.

GuesthouseWaldhaus
GuesthouseFerienwohnung Müllerslust und Wanderers Ruhe
GuesthouseRucksackquartier Kuhstall

Previous: stage 1Liebethaler Grund to Stadt Wehlen Next: stage 3Hohnstein to Altendorf

Part of the Malerweg (Painter's Way) (115 km, 8 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

310 m

Distance

11.0 km

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GuesthouseHerberge Rathewalde

GuesthouseJägerklause

GuesthousePension KunertRated 4.8 out of 54.8(113)

GuesthouseEinkehr zur Rennstrecke

Hocksteinschänke

GuesthouseHocksteinschänkeRated 4.6 out of 54.6(1,712)Straightforward rooms in a casual inn offering a bowling alley, a beer garden & a rustic restaurant.

GuesthouseGaststube & Pension Russigmühle

Pension und Gaststätte Polenztal

GuesthousePension und Gaststätte PolenztalRated 4.5 out of 54.5(898)Relaxed family-run guesthouse with a restaurant & beer garden, plus free breakfast, Wi-Fi & parking.

HutWeixdorfer Hütte

Burgblick - Pension

GuesthouseBurgblick - PensionHohnstein

Hohnstein Castle

HostelHohnstein CastleRated 4.4 out of 54.4(3,044)Casual hostel in a medieval castle with a cafe & event space, plus free breakfast & evening meals.

Hotel Weisser Hirsch

HotelHotel Weisser HirschRated 3.2 out of 53.2(165)Unassuming hotel next to the market square, offering a restaurant, a lounge & parking.

Hotel Zur Aussicht

HotelHotel Zur AussichtRated 4.8 out of 54.8(320)

GuesthouseMeschkes Gasthaus & Pension

GuesthouseGrundmühle

Parkhotel Hohnstein by STEIGER Hotels

HotelParkhotel Hohnstein by STEIGER HotelsRated 4.2 out of 54.2(390)Homey rooms in a casual hotel offering an outdoor pool, a sauna & a lobby bar, plus breakfast.

Lowest 114 mHighest 328 m

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