Sunday Trip to the mountains of Saxon Switzerland (Sächsische Schweiz)

29 September 2024

On Sunday, 29.09.2024, around 15 people joined the hiking trip to the Sächsische Schweiz, organized by the UFZ International Office. With beautiful late-September weather, it was an amazing opportunity to get to know the spectacular East-German national park and connect with UFZ colleagues and guests.

The international group – ranging from people who had just moved to Leipzig two weeks ago to German hiking enthusiasts – conquered the Pfaffenstein, one of the most popular rock formations near Königstein. We even had a peek at the Barbarine, a spectacular free-standing rock that used to attract rock climbers from all over Germany many years ago. With a shared picnic for lunch and a sunny coffee break, there was lots of time to get talking and enjoy the outing together. The four-hour round trip fulfilled all mountainous desires, leaving everyone happy and tired after a beautiful day out.

Thank you to our student, Mona Gehrke, who organized this trip!