Saxony's Caspar David Friedrich circular route is Germany's most beautiful!

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On August 13, 2025, the Bliessteig in Bliesgau was named one of the most beautiful multi-day tours in Germany.

Am 13. August 2025 wurde der Bliessteig im Bliesgau als einer der schönsten Mehrtagestouren Deutschlands ausgezeichnet.
On August 13, 2025, the Bliessteig in Bliesgau was named one of the most beautiful multi-day tours in Germany.

Saxony's Caspar David Friedrich circular route is Germany's most beautiful!

On August 13, 2025, Germany's most beautiful hiking trail was chosen. The 15 kilometer long Caspar David Friedrich circular route between Krippen and Schöna in Saxony received this award in the “Day Tours” category. This choice was made by the hiking magazine, which annually determines the best hiking trail in Germany. Over 46,000 people took part in the vote this year, which took place from March to June.

The Caspar David Friedrich circular route is not only a sporting challenge, but also offers cultural highlights. The path leads along inspiring places that influenced the famous painter Caspar David Friedrich. There are 12 information boards along the route that present interesting background information and drawings. The hiking trail was modernized last year to mark the artist's 250th birthday and is considered an ideal destination for hiking fans who want to combine art and nature. Further information about the hiking trail can be found on Outdooractive, where the tour is described in detail. Smaller sections and points worth seeing are also listed there to offer hikers a unique adventure tour Outdooractive reported.

Winner of the day tour category

However, the Caspar David Friedrich circular route was not the only excellent route. In the “Day Tours” category he received the following competition:

  • Platz 2: Heideschleife Büsenbachtal (Lüneburger Heide, Niedersachsen)
  • Platz 3: Traumschleife Hunolsteiner Klammtour (Hunsrück, Rheinland-Pfalz)
  • Platz 4: Bernauer Hochtal Steig (Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg)
  • Platz 5: Flusswanderweg am Regen (Bayerischer Wald, Bayern)
  • Platz 6: Zum Ebersnacken (Solling-Vogler-Region, Niedersachsen)
  • Platz 7: Traufgang Hossinger Leiter (Schwäbische Alb, Baden-Württemberg)
  • Platz 8: Schluchtenduo im Nagoldtal (Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg)
  • Platz 9: Karras-Rundweg (Dresden Elbland, Sachsen)
  • Platz 10: Weidelandschaft Sudeniederung (Elbe-Wendland, Niedersachsen)

The most beautiful multi-day tours in Germany

In addition, the best multi-day tours were also chosen. Here are the top 5:

  • Platz 1: Bliessteig (Bliesgau, Saarland)
  • Platz 2: Albsteig Schwarzwald (Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg)
  • Platz 3: Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland (Erzgebirge, Sachsen)
  • Platz 4: Hohenwarte Stausee Weg (Thüringer Wald, Thüringen)
  • Platz 5: Sauerland-Waldroute (Sauerland, Nordrhein-Westfalen)

The annual award for the most beautiful hiking trails in Germany is a valuable highlight for hiking enthusiasts and promotes the exploration of the country's extraordinary natural landscapes. The Caspar David Friedrich circular route is an excellent example of the connection between art and nature and therefore attracts numerous hikers. lr online reports that the path offers an ideal opportunity to experience the impressive Saxon landscape.