Best trails near Bergfried

Exciting and varied hiking trail in Saxon, Switzerland, Saxony. It starts in Bad Schandau. The adventure begins with riding an 80-year-old tram, the Kirnitzschtalbahn, from Bad Schandau to Beuthenfall. You can visit the spectacular Lichtenhain waterfall, which is the starting point for the hike. The "Kuhstall" offers a nice place to take a break - but it can get very crowded there. Then it goes on to the new Widerstein and via the Fremdenweg and the Königsstraße to the Idargrotte. Many...

Panoramic hiking tour in Bad Schandau, Saxony. This tour starts at the car park at the ferry landing stage in Schmilka. The hike leads along challenging and sometimes steep forest paths up to the Verborgenes Horn. A head for heights is required for some passages. The effort is rewarded with fantastic views. This route is accessible all year round and also makes for a lovely winter walk. The route is only suitable for dogs to a very limited extent, as it is partly over steep metal...

Popular circular trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route in Saxon Switzerland leads past some of the most spectacular rock formations in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. As the name of the trail suggests, in addition to the Falkenstein and the Großer Winterberg, the route also passes the Schrammsteine, a rock formation characterised by dramatic crevices to the east of Bad Schandau. This tour starts at the free Falkenstein Hütten car park. From there, the route climbs...

Scenic hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. Many unique spots with great views await you on this route. The tour can be started at the bus stop or at the Schrammsteinbaude hiking car park. From there, the trail leads through the narrow Schießgrund and Vorderwinkel gorges to the Obere Affensteinpromenade. From time to time there are many small climbing passages where surefootedness and a little caution are required. The Affensteinpromenade itself is not a developed...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. Renovated half-timbered houses characterise Schmilka, the last village before the Czech border with less than 100 inhabitants. This staircase tour begins here. The route leads uphill through the village, past the historic mill, into the forest and up the root path (yellow line markings). At a large crossroads at the Zwieselhütte hut, take the 2nd path on the right, marked with a green...

Panoramic route through Saxon Switzerland from Schmilka, Saxony. This circular route leads from the Schmilka ferry stop through the unique and popular Saxon Switzerland National Park. The route first follows the Elbleitenweg to the popular Schrammsteinen including a view of the Schrammstein. From there it continues picturesquely on the ridge path. Here the Breite-Kluft view and the Carolafelsen await. From there the path leads over the Reitsteig to the Großer Winterberg and the Kipphorn...

Fabulous circular hiking tour in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This fabulous excursion can be started at the Lichtenhainer Wasserfall car park, which is subject to a charge. You can also take an 80-year-old tram, the Kirnitzschtalbahn, from Bad Schandau to Beuthenfall. There you can visit the spectacular Lichtenhain waterfall. Continue to the popular "Kuhstall" where you can take a break - but please note that it can get very crowded there. The route then continues to the...

Popular circular route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. Several highlights are hiked along this route. The can start at the car park, which is subject to a charge, or at the "Grenzüberfahrt" bus stop in Schmilka. The tour alternates between more manageable and strenuous sections, and overall, the time is quite demanding. The effort is rewarded with great views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. From the starting point, the route leads entirely pleasantly uphill via the...

Versatile hike from Bad Schandau, Saxony. The hike can be started in Bad Schandau either from the paid car park or from the bus stop. From there it goes steadily uphill to some of the famous rock formations of Saxon Switzerland - the Schrammsteinen including the magnificent Schrammstein view. It continues over two great stairs on which a few steps and ladders have to be climbed - the zurückesteig and the Reitsteig. The route leads in the direction of the Großer Winterberg. From the...

This spectacular route leads through the heart of Saxon Switzerland and connects two of the most impressive rock formations in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The trail usually starts at the Lichtenhain waterfall and opens up the area around the Neuer Wildenstein. It runs along a challenging mixture of historic hiking trails, steep rock steps (staircases) and narrow, rooty forest paths. A central highlight is the mighty Kuhstall rock gate, the second largest natural gate in the mountains, as...