Entering the area is only allowed on designated paths.
Only marked paths are allowed to be used.
Description & Map
Summary
23 % of the Saxon Switzerland National Park is designated as a core zone. As part of nature zone A, there is no directing or utilising intervention in nature here, only occasional intervention to maintain the paths. Access to the core zone is only permitted on marked paths (unlike in the rest of the national park, where all paths may be used regardless of their markings).
Description
Nature zone A, which includes the core zone, serves as a resting area for nature. In order to minimise disturbance to animals and plants in the national park, access to the core zone is only permitted on selected marked paths. This is to ensure that animals have safe areas available to them where they can retreat from humans and, for example, forage for food or raise their offspring undisturbed. The flora benefits from the stricter path regulations by minimal damage through trampling and erosion. Nature should be able to develop here as uninfluenced as possible - with humans as guests and witnesses to this development.
General information
| Location | Germany - Saxony - Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge |
| Website | https://www.nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/ |
| Area | 21.77km² |
| DtP ID | a812a560-45ef-4c5d-b9cf-76e3fcfff3db |
Responsible organizations
| Name and division |
Nationalpark- und Forstverwaltung Sächsische Schweiz
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| Website | https://www.nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/ |
| Address |
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An der Elbe 4
01814 Bad Schandau Germany |
Current information
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Closure of the forest area between Bastei, Rathen, Hohnstein and Polenztal up to Frinztalmühle
Aug. 1, 2026 - Oct. 31, 2026
(preliminary)
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Closure of hiking trail below Wettinweg
June 24, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2026
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Hiking trail through Kohlichtgraben currently impassable
June 3, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2027
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Impassable trails in the Kleiner Zschand area
Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2027
(preliminary)
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Closure of Neurathen Castle
Sept. 1, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2027
(preliminary)
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Wildlife
Fauna
Wanderfalke
Fauna
Uhu
Fauna
Luchs
Fauna
Fischotter
Fauna
Europäischer Biber
Fauna
Mopsfledermaus
Habitat
Kalkarme Felsen mit Bewuchs
Habitat
Trockene Heiden
Fauna
Bachneunauge
deceased
Flora
Gewöhnliche Krähenbeere
owl
Fauna
Wolf
owl
Fauna
Lachs
owl
Fauna
Wasseramsel
owl
Fauna
Schwarzstorch
Rules
This protected area lies within: Sächsische Schweiz, National Park. Please also consider the rules for this area.
Entry behavior
Winter activities
Snow activities are only allowed in designated areas.
Horse riding activities
Horse-drawn vehicles (carriages) are forbidden.
Motorized activities
Motor vehicles are only allowed on public roads.
Water activities
Water sport is forbidden.
Swimming is forbidden.
Mountain activities
Climbing is only allowed in designated areas in dry conditions.
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
Overnight stays are forbidden.
Flying activities
Air sport (starting and landing) is forbidden.
Take-offs, landings and the operation of aircraft at an altitude of less than 600 metres are prohibited.
General behavior
Drones and model aircraft are forbidden.
Starten, Land und das Betreiben von Luftfahrzeugen in einer Höhe von unter 600 Meter sind verboten
Disposing of waste is forbidden.
Fire is forbidden.
Dogs on a leash are allowed.
Smoking is forbidden.
Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden.
Collecting plants is forbidden.
Mushroom collecting is only allowed at designated locations.
Gentle removal is permitted as long as the marked path is not left.
Collecting minerals and fossils is forbidden.
Feeding animals is forbidden.
It is forbidden to feed, disturb or injure wild animals.
Bathing animals is forbidden.
Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden.