Core Zone National Park Saxon Switzerland

Core Zone

The Saxon Switzerland National Park is located in the state of Saxony, covers an area of 93.5 km2 and is located in two spatially separated parts of the natural region. The landscape consists of forest, gorges and rock formations of chalk sandstone. In the neighboring Czech Republic, the natural region and protected area continues as the Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Both national parks are surrounded by protected landscape areas where less strict nature protection rules apply.The national park is home to many protected and endangered animal species, such as the peregrine falcon and black stork. In addition, rare plant species that are considered to be Ice Age relics, such as the two-flowered violet and the clasping twistedstalk, grow in the national park. Recreation for visitors and the protection of habitat for rare species are both important goals in the National Park. Therefore, special rules apply to the visit, in particular it is required to stay on the trails (walking in the core zone is allowed only on marked paths) and to not light any kind of fire and undertake drone flights.

Rules

This protected area lies within: Nationalpark Saxon Switzerland, National Park. Please also consider the rules for this area.
Entry behavior

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Entering the area is only allowed on

Designated paths/places

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Entering off the beaten path is forbidden

Snow activities

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Winter sport is only allowed on

Designated paths/places

Horse riding activities

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Harnessed vehicles is forbidden

Motorized activities

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Motor vehicle is only allowed on

Officially public dedicated streets/places

Water activities

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Water sport is forbidden

Mountain activities

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Climbing is only allowed on

Designated paths/places when it is Dryness

Climbing is only allowed if the rock is dry (at least 24 hours after rain on a warm day). Don't use chalk or other chemical supplies! New climbing routes have to be installed from bottom to top.

Stay activities

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Camping (vehicle/trailer) is forbidden

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Camping is forbidden

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Camping/Bivouac is forbidden

Air activities

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Air sport (starting and landing) is forbidden

Starten, Land und das Betreiben von Luftfahrzeugen in einer Höhe von unter 600 Meter sind verboten

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Drones/model planes is forbidden

Starten, Land und das Betreiben von Luftfahrzeugen in einer Höhe von unter 600 Meter sind verboten

General behavior

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Dogs with leash is allowed

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Fire is forbidden

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Disposing of waste is forbidden

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Collecting plants is forbidden

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Mushroom collecting is only allowed on

Designated paths/places

Gentle removal is permitted as long as the marked path is not left

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Collecting minerals/fossils is forbidden

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Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden

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Feeding animals is forbidden

It is forbidden to feed, disturb or injure wild animals.

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Smoking is forbidden

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Swimming is forbidden

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Bathing animals is forbidden

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Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden