Malerweg: GPX, map & 6 stages
117 km in Germany · 6 stages · 3,941 m ascent · public transport on every stage · best Apr–Oct
Plan Malerweg with the full GPX download, 6 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and public transport on every stage. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 6 stages where the mapped route meets public transport. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go. The trail's own site.
Quick answer: Malerweg is a 117 km long-distance route from Liebethal to Pirna. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 6 stages where the mapped route meets public transport; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, full GPX download and public transport on every stage.
117km
Total Distance
6
Stages
3,941m
Total Ascent
424
Transit Stops
Plan Malerweg
Malerweg covers 117 km from Liebethal to Pirna with 3,941 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- April to October· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 6 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- All 6 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 6 days hiking / 3 days trail running / 4 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
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Month by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (110 m) and the highest point (561 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
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| Weather | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/6 | 0/6 | 0/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 0/6 | 0/6 |
| High point, day / night | 1°/-4° | 2°/-3° | 6°/0° | 12°/3° | 17°/7° | 20°/11° | 22°/12° | 22°/12° | 17°/9° | 11°/5° | 5°/1° | 1°/-2° |
| Low point, day / night | 4°/-1° | 5°/-1° | 10°/2° | 16°/6° | 20°/9° | 24°/13° | 26°/15° | 26°/14° | 20°/11° | 15°/7° | 8°/3° | 5°/0° |
| Rain, mm | 61 | 51 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 73 | 108 | 100 | 68 | 62 | 58 | 53 |
| Snow at high point | Possible | Possible | Possible | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Possible | Possible |
| Daylight | 8 h 24 | 10 h | 11 h 47 | 13 h 46 | 15 h 29 | 16 h 30 | 16 h 07 | 14 h 38 | 12 h 44 | 10 h 49 | 9 h | 7 h 58 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Why transit-optimized?
We present Malerweg as 6 stages with public-transport access, so you can plan the hike without a car.
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Route briefing
What comes next
Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Liebethal
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-08-26
About 0 min in
116.8 km remaining
+3941 m remaining
Climb
11.9 km
209 m climb
2.4 km at 8.9% average
Saxon Switzerland Tourism · source 2026-08-26
About 3h 19m in
104.9 km remaining
+3780 m remaining
Climb
62.6 km
203 m climb
2.0 km at 10.0% average
Saxon Switzerland Tourism · source 2026-08-26
About 17h 25m in
54.1 km remaining
+1967 m remaining
Descent
66.6 km
433 m descent
2.6 km at 16.8% average
Saxon Switzerland Tourism · source 2026-08-26
About 18h 31m in
50.2 km remaining
+1636 m remaining
Climb
94.8 km
186 m climb
1.4 km at 13.1% average
Saxon Switzerland Tourism · source 2026-08-26
About 26h 22m in
21.9 km remaining
+672 m remaining
Access
112.1 km
Obervogelgesang
Train station
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 31h 10m in
4.7 km remaining
+80 m remaining
Finish
116.8 km
Pirna
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-08-26
About 32h 29m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
Browse the stages — swipe to compare
Liebethal → Hohnstein, Markt
Hohnstein, Markt → Wenzelweg
Wenzelweg → Neumannmühle
Neumannmühle → Am Krippenberg
Am Krippenberg → Bimmelbahn Station
Bimmelbahn Station → Pirna
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liebethal → Hohnstein, Markt | 22.6 km | +646m | 5h 57m | 🚌 |
| 2 | Hohnstein, Markt → Wenzelweg | 17 km | +538m | 4h 39m | 🚌 |
| 3 | Wenzelweg → Neumannmühle | 15.7 km | +490m | 4h 15m | 🚌 |
| 4 | Neumannmühle → Am Krippenberg | 19.7 km | +891m | 6h 00m | 🚌 |
| 5 | Am Krippenberg → Bimmelbahn Station | 23.3 km | +932m | 6h 48m | 🚌 |
| 6 | Bimmelbahn Station → Pirna | 18.4 km | +430m | 4h 46m | 🚌 |
| Total | 116.8 km | +3,941m | 32h 28m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Malerweg grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
4 days in this draft — about 29.2 km/day, 116.7 km and 3,927 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stages 1–239.6 km · +1,184 m · ~10h 36m
- 1. Liebethal → Hohnstein, Markt 22.6 km · +646 m
- 2. Hohnstein, Markt → Wenzelweg 17 km · +538 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Wenzelweg (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 2 Stages 3–435.4 km · +1,381 m · ~10h 18m
- 3. Wenzelweg → Neumannmühle 15.7 km · +490 m
- 4. Neumannmühle → Am Krippenberg 19.7 km · +891 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Am Krippenberg (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 3 Stage 523.3 km · +932 m · ~6h 48m
- 5. Am Krippenberg → Bimmelbahn Station 23.3 km · +932 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Bimmelbahn Station (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 4 Stage 618.4 km · +430 m · ~4h 48m
- 6. Bimmelbahn Station → Pirna 18.4 km · +430 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Hauptplatz (not an accommodation recommendation)
Want a downloadable GPX for each day, or a different number of days? Open the Multi-Day Itinerary Builder →
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 6 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
Malerweg is a 117 km long-distance hiking trail in Germany. This guide includes 6 suggested planning stages with route access, distance, elevation and a separate GPX for each day.
Malerweg — frequently asked questions
How long is Malerweg?
Malerweg is a 117 km long-distance route from Liebethal to Pirna, presented as 6 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and public transport on every stage.
How many days do you need for Malerweg?
The distance-based examples cover 3-6 days for 117 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Malerweg?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Malerweg is usually best from April to October. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Malerweg by public transport?
This page lists public transport on every stage in Germany as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Malerweg?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 6 stage GPX downloads for Malerweg — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Malerweg?
Malerweg is rated epic: 117 km with roughly 3,941 m of total ascent, with a high point near 561 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
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🗂️ Open data source: Malerweg on OpenStreetMap (relation 114289). Transit stops from OSM. Official site: https://www.malerweg.de.