Malerweg (Painters Way)
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Germany Germany
General information about Malerweg
Difficulty
Length
112 km
Elevation gain
3.700 m
Elevation loss
3.700 m
Highest Point
Großer Winterberg / 543 m
Lowest Point
115 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
112 km
3.700 m
3.700 m
Großer Winterberg
543 m
115 m

The best time to hike the Malerweg is:

January
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The Malerweg runs for a length of 112 kilometers through Germany.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and easy and it usually takes 6 days to walk the Malerweg.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in managed huts, in guesthouses/hotels along the way and in homestays.

Wild camping is not allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the Malerweg is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available everywhere and does not need to be filtered
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is not allowed
Mobile devices and batteries can be charged on the go (e.g. in restaurants, hotels,...)
Mobile internet is available along the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Malerweg via Dresden Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Train / Bus. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from Malerweg is via Dresden Airport.

You can get to the airport per Train. Takes about 1 hours.

Accommodation

  • in managed huts
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way
  • in homestays

Loneliness

You come to villages several times a day and often meet people
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Malerweg (Painters Way)

GermanyGermany
mister_fox
From 2023-08-23
Malerweg..... grad zum 2. Mal gemacht...

... und LIEB IHN IMMER MEHR! Trail, Pfade, Aussichten, Felsen, Klettereien, Stufen, Steine, Leitern. Gott, eine Abwechselung!!! MACHEN!!!!!

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