Best cave trails in Hohnstein

Popular and beautiful hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. You can start at the Bastei car park, which is subject to a charge, and then make your way to the fascinating rock formations. The route follows a relaxed forest path to the Lohmen car park, where it turns right onto the Bastei road. As the name suggests, it leads to the famous Bastei and the Bastei Bridge with magnificent viewpoints and optional detours. The panoramic restaurant also invites you to stop for a bite...

Popular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This popular excursion destination in the impressive rock formations of the Saxon Switzerland National Park is explored from Rathewalde. The car can be parked there and it is possible to get a refreshment after the excursion. From the car park, the trail leads to some of the most famous rock formations in Saxon Switzerland. There are great views at the Wehlsteinaussicht, Ferdinandaussicht and the famous Batei Bridge, for...

Charming hike in Hohnstein, Saxony. The hike starts from the Hockstein car park on the Hocksteinweg. The trail leads along the Polenz river along forest paths with great views such as the Hocksteinaussicht. In Rathen on the Elbe, there are places to stop for refreshments, a detour to the Elbe can be planned and Altrathen Castle can also be visited. The route continues slightly uphill through the idyllic Amselgrund, including the Amselsee lake, to the Knotenweg trail, which finally leads...

Popular circular route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The Polenztal circular route is worth a visit at any time of the year. This route accompanies the Polenz through the valley of the same name in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains of Saxon Switzerland. In March, the largest wild occurrence of the March cup in Saxony can be admired here. The start and end point are at the paid parking lot P 3 Eiche. From there it's always easy up and down through the beautiful, shady valley....

Popular circular route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. One highlight follows the next on this varied circular route through the Saxon Switzerland National Park. The Polenztal valley, known nationwide for its natural beauty, marks the start of the circular route. From the set off at the car park at the Pension & Gasthaus Polenztal, the route passes several impressive viewpoints and wild rock formations such as the Hocksteinaussicht and the Grautschgrotte. The route...

Popular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This circular hiking trail is fantastic for an excursion in the countryside. It leads from the Sachsenbergsiedlung (several car parks available) to the Bärengarten, which is located below Hohenstein Castle. It follows the Hohnstein nature trail. The Halbenweg trail offers a beautiful detour to the Gautschgrotte grotto. Further optional detours are possible, for example to the pyramid of fire, the quarry tower and the quarry...

Varied hiking tour in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. Whether beautiful forest paths, great views, exciting castles or calming watercourses - this tour has it all! Start in Hohenstein at the Polenztal car park. The trail leads along the Polenz river to Porschdorf. You follow the Polenztalweg for the entire time. There are slight ups and downs but no significant differences in altitude. At the end of the Polenztalweg, take a sharp left onto the Tiefen Grund, where a steep climb...

This spectacular and adventurous circular hike leads through the heart of Saxon Switzerland, connecting some of the most dramatic gorge landscapes of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The trail explores the area between the idyllic village of Rathewalde and the famous Bastei region, following a challenging mixture of narrow rock paths, hundreds of steps in the Schwedenlöcher, and cool, moss-covered valley floors. A central highlight is the traverse of the "Schwedenlöcher," a gorge-like rock alley...

Popular and scenic circular hike in Saxon Switzerland near Hohnstein. Start at the car park on the outskirts of Hohnstein. The trail leads through the village for a short distance before entering the forest - also known as "Brand", as a devastating fire raged here in the 18th century. The trail leads under spreading treetops to the Brandaussicht. The Brandaussicht with the Brandbaude is one of the most beautiful vantage points in Saxon Switzerland with marvellous views of the Polenztal...

The walk starts at the market square in Hohnstein, below the castle (bus stop; parking limited to 60 minutes). If you’re coming by car, it’s best to use the “Eiche” pay-and-display car park at the entrance to the village. From the market square, the route takes you through the village onto the footpath, offering views of the castle. You cross the historic “Bärengarten”. Halfway along the route, the path leads comfortably through the forest to a viewing point with a railing and then on to the...