Best trails near Bärenfangwände

This route is stage 5 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from the Neumannmühle in the Kirnitzsch Valley to the border village of Schmilka. Highlights include the Arnstein rock and the steep climb through the Wolfsschlüchte to the Großer Winterberg, the second-highest mountain in Saxon Switzerland, before descending into the organic village of Schmilka with its historic water mill. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. From the Neumannmühle you hike along a wide forest road (yellow line) into the Großer Zschand. This dry valley, initially with a cool, damp cellar climate, leads into the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Later you reach the historic Zeughaus - now an inn. In the days of Elector Augustus of Saxony (1526-1586), it was a base for hunting around the Großer Winterberg. It...

Panoramic hike to the Winterstein, Saxony. This moderately difficult hike leads to the Winterstein rock massif in the Saxon Switzerland National Park. The ascent is quite adventurous and requires a good level of fitness. The start and end point is in the Kirnitzschtal valley at the Lichtenhain waterfall car park, which is subject to a charge. The route leads between steep, green overgrown walls into the Großer Zschand. At first, the route climbs quite steeply up to the impressive Kuhstall...

Varied hike from the Neumannsmühle in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The route begins at the Neumannmühle, where you can park or travel by bus. Along the Zeughausstrasse it goes through the Saxon Switzerland National Park to the Großer Reitsteig. Many serpentines lead to the Great Edelweiß Tower. From there it goes down through the Hickel Gorges and the dry valley of Großer Zschand. After the valley follows the ascent via the Goldsteig up to the excellent Goldstein viewpoint. The Roßsteig leads...

Popular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This hike leads through the core zone of Saxon Switzerland. Highlights of the route are the Großer Winterberg, the Zeughaus, the Kirnitzschtal, the Hickelhöhle and the wildly romantic Richterschlüchte. It begins at the paid car park in Schmilka with a steep climb up the mountain path towards Großer Winterberg. Once there, the ascent is rewarded with a magnificent view. The Roßsteig leads past the Alte Zeughaus, which is open seasonally, to...

Popular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park leads from the Grosser Winterberg via the Roßsteig towards Teichstein, from where you have a marvellous view of the national park. The Old Armoury at Teichsteinblick also offers refreshments. The Affenstein Promenade is reached next via the Reitsteig. It runs on a medium sandstone level around the entire Affenstein mountain range and is not a developed hiking trail. There...

Demanding hiking route from Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf, Saxony. This varied hiking route leads from Schmilka to Hinterhermsdorf. It leads to many beautiful viewpoints and rock formations such as the Kleine Bastei, the Winterbergwächter, the Großer Winterberg, Kipphornaussicht, Richterschluchtturm, Goldsteinaussicht and Großer Teichstein. In addition to these natural highlights, there are several optional detours along the way. The paths are a mixture of forest trails, paths and some...