Best trails near Blasketurm
4.5(942 reviews)
Blasketurm: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 23 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Blasketurm: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 23 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Blasketurm are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (222)·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...
- 4.5 (262)·Moderate·4.5 kmAdventurous hiking trail with many highlights in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This adventurous year-round hike leads to the Kuhstall viewing plateau and the Lichtenhain waterfall in the popular Kirnitzschtal valley. The Kuhstallstrasse and the Kuhstall are particularly popular. The starting and finishing point is at the Kirschnitz valley railway "Lichtenhainer Wasserfall". (Bus journey possible) You will pass the largest rock gate in Saxon Switzerland. To the cowshed, the...
- 4.6 (162)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrExciting 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...
- 4.6 (43)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrFabulous 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...
- 4.6 (26)·Hard·6.3 kmThis 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...
- 4.6 (53)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis mountain trail connects historic sandstone landmarks in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Setting out from the historic Kirnitzsch Valley, paths wind through quiet beech and pine forests toward the Idagrotte on the Frienstein. Clearings along the rocky ridges offer views across the table mountains of the national park. The route guides travelers through the Kuhstall, a grand rock hall where locals once sheltered livestock during historical conflicts. Sandstone steps, narrow ledges, and...
- 4.7 (21)·Moderate·13.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic hike Lichtenhain, Saxony. The hike begins in Lichtenhain at the parking lot on the main road. From there it goes over the Hörnelweg and finally the Folgeweg in the direction of Beuthenfall, which can be visited optionally. The Dietrichsgrund leads up to the impressive rock formations of the Affenstein Promenade - one of the most famous highlights of Saxon Switzerland. On the way, a detour to the magnificent Idagrotte is worthwhile. A bit downhill from the Schrammsteinen, the way...
- 4.7 (22)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The hike starts at the car park on the Schaarweg. Several waterfalls and, of course, numerous sandstone formations ensure that there is always something new to discover. The Kuhstallplateau is a particularly interesting place to explore, including the famous 11-metre-high "Kuhstall" rock gate and the adventurous ladder to heaven. From the Kuhstall, follow the Räumichtweg trail to the Beuthensteig trail, from where...
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Blasketurm?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Blasketurm. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 22 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Blasketurm?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Blasketurm is Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle, which has a 4.7 star rating from 222 reviews. This trail is 18.5 km long with an elevation gain of 744 m.
What is the longest trail near Blasketurm?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Blasketurm is Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle. This trail is estimated to be 39.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Blasketurm?
Blasketurm: 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 Blasketurm?
The most popular and difficult trail near Blasketurm is Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle with a 4.7-star rating from 222 reviews.
Top sights in Saxon Switzerland National Park
Explore in the Bad Schandau area
Top parks
More trails
Activities
Attractions
- Cave trails in Bad Schandau
- Forest trails in Bad Schandau
- Hard trails in Bad Schandau
- Lake trails in Bad Schandau
- Long trails in Bad Schandau
- Moderate trails in Bad Schandau
- River trails in Bad Schandau
- Short trails in Bad Schandau
- Trails with historic sites in Bad Schandau
- Trails with no dogs in Bad Schandau
- Trails with views in Bad Schandau
- Waterfall trails in Bad Schandau
- Wildflower trails in Bad Schandau
- Wildlife trails in Bad Schandau