Best trails near Dorn
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Dorn: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 27 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Dorn: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 27 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Dorn are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (163)·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...
- 4.4 (114)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic 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...
- 4.8 (101)·Hard·6.1 kmPanoramic hike from Schmilka in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. There are some exciting climbs to climb on this hike. Starting from the Elbkai in Schmilka, it goes steadily uphill over the root path in the direction of the first staircase - the Rotkehlchenstiege, which is one of the most popular in Saxon Switzerland. Up a number of steps, this leads into the varied, almost 500 m long back path, which consists of iron stairs and jagged rocks. In the midst of the famous rock formations of the...
- 4.6 (123)·Hard·19.5 km·Est. 6–7 hrPopular 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...
- 4.8 (95)·Hard·9.8 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. Excellent views can be expected on this quite demanding tour. The route leads through the famous Affensteine and up the 458m high Carolafelsen. Starting at the Am Beuthefall car park, which is subject to a charge, it goes through the rock massifs of the Dietrichsgrund until you reach the impressive rock marbles along the Oberen Affenstein Promenade. Via the sand hole, it finally goes up to the small Prebischtor and on...
- 4.8 (48)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrChallenging and varied circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park near Sebnitz, Saxony. This panoramic circular hike starts at the "Nasser Grund" hiking car park in the Kirnitzschtal valley and leads via the "Kleiner Dom" and "Großer Winterberg" up to the "Carolafelsen". Here you can take a break and enjoy the fantastic panoramic view. The route continues into the wild and romantic "Wilde Hölle" gorge. Here you need to be alert, have a head for heights and be sure-footed - pitons...
- 4.7 (59)·Hard·20 kmScenic 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...
- 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,...
- 4.8 (55)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrModerately 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...
- 4.6 (51)·Hard·16.3 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrPanoramic 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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Dorn?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Dorn. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 27 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Dorn?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Dorn is Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle, which has a 4.6 star rating from 163 reviews. This trail is 11.7 km long with an elevation gain of 568 m.
What is the longest trail near Dorn?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Dorn is Neumannsmühle - Bauerlochturm - Großer Reitsteig. This trail is estimated to be 27.0 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Dorn?
Dorn: With an ascent of 1,118 m, Neumannsmühle - Bauerlochturm - Großer Reitsteig has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm with 1,054 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Dorn?
The most popular and difficult trail near Dorn is Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege with a 4.8-star rating from 101 reviews.
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