Best trails near Germane

This 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...

This route is stage 5 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from the Neumannmühle in the Kirnitzsch Valley to the border village of Schmilka. Highlights include the Arnstein rock and the steep climb through the Wolfsschlüchte to the Großer Winterberg, the second-highest mountain in Saxon Switzerland, before descending into the organic village of Schmilka with its historic water mill. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and...

Varied hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The name of the hike is a long rock massif in beautiful Saxon Switzerland - the Winterstein. A medieval rock castle once stood on the 389 meter high rock, which is where the name Raubschloss comes from. The tour leads there, starting at the Elbe at the Neumannsmühle car park. Following the Kirnitzsch for a while, it finally heads south uphill to the Winterstein. From there and along the plateau you have a wonderful view. For quite a long stretch we...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. From the Neumannmühle you hike along a wide forest road (yellow line) into the Großer Zschand. This dry valley, initially with a cool, damp cellar climate, leads into the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Later you reach the historic Zeughaus - now an inn. In the days of Elector Augustus of Saxony (1526-1586), it was a base for hunting around the Großer Winterberg. It...

Popular circular trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route is a trail with a short ascent and a marvellous panoramic view. Neumannmühle and Altes Zeughaus also offer refreshments. The route starts at Neumannmühle and follows the Großer Zschandbach southwards towards Teichstein, from where you have a marvellous view of the national park. The path up to the Großer Teichstein is little or not marked at all and you should bring good orientation, surefootedness and good...

Idyllic circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hike takes you off the beaten tourist track through the beautiful forest landscape of Saxon Switzerland. From the free Buschmühle car park, the route leads over the Teichstein to the Old Armoury and on to the starting point. The detour to the 410 metre-high Großer Teichstein is optional and well worth it. On the way, there is a small section via a staircase, but this can be done without equipment. Highlights: -...

Charming route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This fantastic route starts and ends at the Neumannmühle and leads to the impressive Hickelkopf climbing rock. The route climbs along paths away from the usual tourist crowds. The tour takes you through a variety of landscapes. The route, most of which leads over the Großer Zschand, also offers many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. In addition to the ascent to the Hickelkopf, a further ascent to the Dreiblockstein...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. The hike starts at the Räumichtmühle bus stop in Saupsdorf. It follows the green line markings through the Mühlschlüchte. The Kleine Pohlshorn is reached first (detour to the right of the path). Back on the path, continue to the right and the next viewpoint is the Große Pohlshorn. The Große Pohlshorn (378 m) is a vantage point in the Hintere Sächsische Schweiz. Away from the crowded...

Varied hike from the Neumannsmühle in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The route begins at the Neumannmühle, where you can park or travel by bus. Along the Zeughausstrasse it goes through the Saxon Switzerland National Park to the Großer Reitsteig. Many serpentines lead to the Great Edelweiß Tower. From there it goes down through the Hickel Gorges and the dry valley of Großer Zschand. After the valley follows the ascent via the Goldsteig up to the excellent Goldstein viewpoint. The Roßsteig leads...

Versatile hike through Saxon Switzerland from Neumannsmühle, Saxony. This extensive tour has a number of highlights of Saxon Switzerland to offer. From the Neumannsmühle it goes to the Knorre, which leads to the popular Königsweg of Saxon Switzerland. Along the Königsweg you have beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The Reitsteig finally leads to some of the most famous rock formations in Saxon Switzerland - the Affensteinen along the Upper Affenstein Promenade. It continues on the...