Entering off the beaten path
is
forbidden
Beschreibung und Karte
The Saxon Switzerland National Park is the only rocky national park in Germany. It is characterised by the contrast between jagged, dry sandstone rock areas, which are very hot in summer, and deep, damp and cool gorges.
The Saxon Switzerland National Park is located in the state of Saxony, covers an area of 93.5 km² and consists of 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 and to not light any kind of fire or undertake drone flights.
General information
| Location | Germany - Sachsen - Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge |
| Website | https://www.nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/ |
| Area | 93.50km² |
| Year of foundation | 1990 |
| IUCN Category | II |
| DtP ID | bc04f80f-5342-4c40-8d13-1da5be7da6ea |
Responsible Organization
| Name and division |
Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz
Öffentlichkeitsarbeit und Umweltbildung |
| Website | https://www.nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/ |
| Address |
An der Elbe 4
01814 Bad Schandau Germany |
Wildlife
Fauna
Wanderfalke
Fauna
Uhu
Fauna
Luchs
Fauna
Mopsfledermaus
Fauna
Europäischer Biber
owl
Fauna
Schwarzstorch
deceased
Flora
Gewöhnliche Krähenbeere
owl
Fauna
Fischotter
owl
Fauna
Wolf
landscape
Habitat
Silikatfelsen mit Felsspaltenvegetation
owl
Fauna
Lachs
owl
Fauna
Bachneunauge
owl
Fauna
Wasseramsel
landscape
Habitat
Trockene europäische Heiden
Rules
Entry behavior
Water activities
Water sport
is
forbidden
Mountain activities
Climbing
is
only
allowed
on
Designated paths/places when it is Dryness
Artificial aids or chemical / mineral substances (e.g. magnesia) are not allowed. New climbing routes may be developed on the climbing peaks confirmed by the mountain sports concept, whereby the ascent must take place from the bottom to the top. Climbing on massive walls is not allowed.
Stay activities
Camping/Bivouac
is
only
allowed
on
Designated paths/places from 16. June until 31. January
Spending the night in the open is allowed only in direct connection with the practice of climbing in the marked places. From February 1st to June 15th rvery year free overnighting is forbidden for all in order to allow the necessary rest for the animals during the breeding and rearing phase.
Camping (vehicle/trailer)
is
forbidden
Camping
is
forbidden
Air activities
Air sport (starting and landing)
is
forbidden
Drones/model planes
is
forbidden
General behavior
Smoking
is
forbidden
Swimming
is
forbidden
Bathing animals
is
forbidden
Noise (tape recorders, players)
is
forbidden
Dogs with leash
is
allowed
Fire
is
only
allowed
on
Designated paths/places
Es gibt neun befestigte Feuerstellen im Nationalpark, die bis Waldbrandstufe 2 für Lagerfeuer zur Verfügung stehen. Holz muss selbst mitgebracht werden.
Disposing of waste
is
forbidden
Collecting plants
is
forbidden
Mushroom collecting
is
only
allowed
on
Designated paths/places
A gentle extraction of mushrooms (small quantity) for personal use is allowed
Collecting minerals/fossils
is
forbidden
Cutting or injuring trees
is
forbidden
Feeding animals
is
forbidden
It is forbidden to feed, disturb or injure wild animals.