Best trails near Benediktstein

Close-to-nature hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. A natural, in some places almost wild hiking experience awaits you on this route in the German-Czech border region. You follow the Kirnitzsch river for several kilometres as it carves its way through gorges dug deep into the sandstone towards the Elbe. A real highlight is the boat trip in the footsteps of the wooden raftsmen from the Lower Lock to the Upper Lock. Sturdy shoes and sure-footedness, especially in wet weather...

This wildly romantic and deeply relaxing hike leads through one of the most beautiful valleys of Saxon Switzerland. The trail follows the winding course of the Kirnitzsch, a small river that has carved deep into the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, following a mixture of level forest paths, narrow riverside trails, and historic bridge crossings. A central highlight is the gentle sound of the water amidst high rock faces, often accompanied by the sight of the historic Kirnitzschtal Tramway, the...

Beautiful hiking trip in Hinterhermsdorf, Saxony. A lovely excursion around Hinterhermsdorf with beautiful views of the local natural landscape. Hinterhermsdorf is located directly on the Czech border. It is a district of the town of Sebnitz in the district of Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains in Saxony. The starting and finishing point is located there. There are several car parks. The route leads along beautiful forest paths through the Reißersgrund to Niedermühle and finally...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. None other than the developer of the Hintere Sächsische Schweiz, Pastor Wilhelm Leberecht Götzinger, said that when visiting Hinterhermsdorf, the first walk should be up the Weifberg to enjoy the magical view.