Best trails near Ostrauer Mühle
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Ostrauer Mühle: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 13 trails will get you there, including camping and hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ostrauer Mühle: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 13 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ostrauer Mühle are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.7 (224)·Hard·18.5 km·Est. 6–7 hrThis route is stage 4 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from Altendorf to the Neumannmühle. Highlights include the imposing Schrammsteine cliffs with their famous viewpoint, the Lichtenhain Waterfall, and the massive Kuhstall rock gate, reached via the narrow Ladder to Heaven (Himmelsleiter). Overnight stays are available in guesthouses in the Kirnitzsch Valley; camping is prohibited within the national park. Surefootedness and a...
- 4.7 (63)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrModerately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. The route starts at the Neumannmühle mill in the Kirnitzschtal valley and follows the yellow line markings. It leads between steep, green overgrown walls into the Großer Zschand. At the next major fork in the trail, at the junction to Zeughausstraße - marked with a red line, turn right and after a few minutes left (red line) to Winterstein, also known as Hinters Raubschloss. After a...
- 4.6 (51)·Hard·16.1 kmVersatile hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This is a moderate route over the Schrammsteine and through the Wilde Hölle and Höllentor to the Carolafelsen. The car park at the Ostrauer Mühle mill is a good starting point for this tour through Saxon Switzerland. However, you can also reach the starting point by public transport. The circular tour is characterised by smaller and larger hills and mountains and combines various attractions of Saxon Switzerland such as the Falkenstein viewpoint,...
- 4.5 (23)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanormaic circular hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. You start at the parking lot at the Hotel Forsthaus. There is also the Forsthaus bus stop to arrive by bus. First a piece on the Flößersteig it goes on the Mühlweg. Finally, turn left and reach the wild meadow with a bench that invites you to rest. After the rest, it goes to the impressive Schrammsteinen: a piece between the rocks and then south along the Schrammsteinweg with a detour to the famous Schrammstein viewpoint. The...
- 4.3 (32)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrModerately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Easily accessible paths. No special skills required. This hike starts at the Beuthenfall stop in the Kirnitzschtal valley and follows historic paths. If you have time, you can take the Kirnitzschtalbahn - a travelling monument that has been transporting hikers since 1898. The route is 8 kilometres long and the smallest line in Saxony. After crossing the Kirnitzsch, which is one of the cleanest rivers in Saxony, follow the Flößersteig...
- 4.1 (18)·Hard·29.3 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrVaried hike from Bad Schandau, Saxony. This scenic bike tour through the Saxon Switzerland National Park begins and ends in Bad Schandau. From there you cycle for a good half of the route along the Kirnitzschtalstrasse, following the course of the river of the same name. A detour to the Lichtenhainer waterfall can be planned on the route. Another detour follows to the cowshed. A bit of perseverance is required here. It goes steeply uphill and is rewarded with a magnificent view. Back to...
- 4.3 (14)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried circular route in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The circular route begins in Altendorf. Forest and meadow paths lead to the Ostrauer Mühle mill. From there, the trail continues along the Flößersteig and runs for the most part along the babbling Kirnitzsch through the picturesque valley to Bad Schandau. The Schlossberg and the Scloss ruins are passed before finally climbing over the Schillerblick to the Panoramaweg. Beautiful views accompany the route all the way back to Altendorf. There...
- 4.3 (9)·Hard·13.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVersatile circular trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hike begins not far from Bad Schandau. The highlights on this trail are the Dompfeiler, Domerker, Promenade Tower, the Affensteine, the Schrammsteine and the Schießgrundscheibe. The starting and finishing point is at the Ostrauer Mühle where you can either use the car park or travel by public transport. The trail leads slightly but steadily uphill along the Bauweg to the Sandloch and the Dompfeiler. From there,...
- 4.7 (9)·Moderate·32 km·Est. 8–9 hrCharming cycle tour from Schmlka in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This is a lovely cycle tour that can be started in Schmilka. First you cycle along the Elbe on a well-maintained cycle path to Bad Schandau. There the route turns off towards Ostrauer Mühle and on to the Lichtenhain waterfall and finally Lichtenhain. The route there leads mostly through shady forest. From Lichtenhain it goes via Mittelndorf, Altendorf and Wustmanndörfel back to Bad Schandau and back along the Elbe to the...
- 4.5 (7)·Hard·24.6 km·Est. 8–9 hrVaried round trip in the Elbsandsteingebirge, Saxony, Germany. It starts at the Ostrauer Mühle campsite. From there, the path initially leads quite relaxed to the Lichtenhainer waterfall, mostly along the panorama path. It continues via the famous Felsentor Kuhstall to the Winterbergwächter and the Großer Winterberg. Here you can take a break and enjoy the view. Finally, you return to the starting point via the root path and the arsenal path. Highlights: - Lichtenhain waterfall - Kuhstall -...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Ostrauer Mühle?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Ostrauer Mühle. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 10 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Ostrauer Mühle?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ostrauer Mühle is Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle, which has a 4.7 star rating from 224 reviews. This trail is 18.5 km long with an elevation gain of 744 m.
What is the longest trail near Ostrauer Mühle?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ostrauer Mühle is Cycle Tour Treidlerweg - Lichtenhain Waterfall - Hřensko. This trail is estimated to be 41.8 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ostrauer Mühle?
Ostrauer Mühle: With an ascent of 1,569 m, Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg with 1,026 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ostrauer Mühle?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ostrauer Mühle is Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle with a 4.7-star rating from 224 reviews.
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