Day 1: Arrival

Travel together from Dillenburg via the A4 Eisenach–Dresden–Bautzen, cross the border into the Czech Republic near Zittau and continue to Spindlermühle to the hotel (base hotel). Joining points by arrangement; you can leave cars in the Dillenburg multi-storey car park for 30 EUR for the duration of the walking holiday.

Day 2: Source of the Elbe and Schneegruben

Take the chairlift from Spindlermühle (750 m) up to Schlüsselberg (Medvedin, 1234 m). Walk to the Pantschenfall and the source of the Elbe (1386 m). From there join the Kammweg and over Veilchenstein to the eerily beautiful Schneegruben. Continue along the Kammweg around Hohe Rad (1508 m) and via Mannsteine and Mädelesteine down to the Spindlerpass

(approx. 17 km, 5½ hours).

Day 3: Schneekoppe and Weisswassergrund

Walk along the Polish–Czech Friendship Trail via Mittagsstein to the Schlesierhaus (1400 m). From there, climb up the Zickzackweg to the summit of Schneekoppe (1602 m). Follow the Jubiläumsweg back down to the Koppenplan and through the Aupa moors to the Wiesenbaude. Descend through the at times primeval Weißwassergrund

(approx. 22 km, 7 hours).

Day 4: From Johannisbad to Spindlermühle

By bus to Johannisbad and by cable car up to the Schwarzen Berg (1250 m). Walk via Bodenwiese (1105 m) to Fuchsberg (1362 m) and on to the Planurbaude. After a stop for refreshments, take the chairlift back down to Spindlermühle and the bus to the hotel

(17 km, 4 hours).

Day 5: Elbefall and Harrachsteine

Walk to the Peterbaude and along a lovely contouring path to the Martinsbaude, then above the Elbegrund to the Elbefall with the concrete block of the Elbebaude (1320 m). Then continue via the Pantschewiese to the Harrachsteine and from there down to the Schlüsselbauden, further downhill to Spindlermühle and by bus to the hotel

(approx. 18 km, 5 hours).

Day 6: Adersbacher Felsen

Bus to Adersbach in the Braunauer Ländchen, a circuit through the impressive rock formations and up steps to various viewpoints. By bus to Hohenelbe (Vrchlabi) for a short stroll through town (opportunity to shop), then return to Spindlermühle

(approx. 11 km, 4½ hours).

Day 7: Departure

Travel back together by bus to Dillenburg or to the various joining points.

From Spindlermühle you set out to explore the Giant Mountains National Park: take the lift up Medv?dín to the source of the Elbe and the Schneegruben, then follow ridge paths around the Hohe Rad. Ascent of the Schneekoppe, with a return over moorland and through the Weißwassergrund. Further walks lead over the Schwarzen Berg, Harrachsteine and to the Elbefall. A detour to the Adersbacher Felsen and a stroll in Vrchlabí.

Pick-up points by arrangement.

Guided tour.

Base hotel in Spindlermühle.