Best trails near Eulensteine
4.6(144 reviews)
Eulensteine: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 5 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. Eulensteine: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Eulensteine are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (113)·Hard·16.9 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route is stage 7 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from the spa town of Gohrisch across striking table mountains to Weißig. Highlights include the climb through the Needle's Eye (Nadelöhr) onto the Pfaffenstein, the Quirl table mountain, and the monumental Königstein Fortress. The path continues through Thürmsdorf and its Malerweg Chapel, offering panoramic views, until reaching the destination. Overnight stays are available...
- 4.5 (26)·Hard·17.7 km·Est. 6–7 hrVaried and challenging circular trail around Königstein, Saxony. This beautiful circular hike leads from the fortress town of Königstein along an idyllic path through the forest to the spa town of Rathen and then up the striking table mountain, the Lilienstein. Here you can enjoy a fantastic view over large parts of Saxon Switzerland. At the very end of the tour, you take the F6 ferry across the Elbe, for which a ticket must be purchased. The starting point is easily accessible by train to...
- 4.0 (4)·Hard·41.4 km·Est. 13–14 hrDemanding circular hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This is the route of the "Pearls of Saxon Switzerland" sports hike organised by the Saxon Hiking and Mountaineering Association (Sächsischer Wander- und Bergsportverband e.V.). The route can also be hiked in several stages. Highlights of the hike: - Elbe valley - Papstdorf fallow deer enclosure - Thürmsdorf Castle - Rauenstein - Impressive rock formations
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·46.7 km·Est. 14–15.5 hrPanoramic, varied circular hiking trail near Rathen, Saxony. The hike starts at Lasenhof and first leads along the Pudelstein Cave via Königstein to the spa town of Gohrisch. Through deep forests and accompanied by fantastic views, the circular hike continues around Kleingießhübel and back along the Königsteiner Steig to the starting point. Along the way, there is always the opportunity to take a detour to one of the nearby caves. All in all, a fantastic hike with cultural and historical...
- Strenuous·40.6 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrDemanding alpine tour from Rathen. This route is a challenging alpine tour that includes a technical via ferrata and is not a normal hiking trail. A complete via ferrata set (helmet, harness, via ferrata brake) is mandatory. This challenging tour connects several peaks in Saxon Switzerland via a series of climbs. The highlight, the Hänteschelstiege, is a via ferrata with a difficulty level of C, which leads up a vertical rock face via iron stirrups, pins and ladders. The route is extremely...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Eulensteine?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Eulensteine. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Eulensteine?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Eulensteine is Malerweg Stage 7: Gohrisch - Weißig, which has a 4.7 star rating from 113 reviews. This trail is 16.9 km long with an elevation gain of 681 m.
What is the longest trail near Eulensteine?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Eulensteine is Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2009. This trail is estimated to be 46.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Eulensteine?
Eulensteine: With an ascent of 1,751 m, 4 Mountain Circuit from Rathen [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2009 with 1,610 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Eulensteine?
The most popular and difficult trail near Eulensteine is Malerweg Stage 7: Gohrisch - Weißig with a 4.7-star rating from 113 reviews.