Best trails near Hippengrundscheibe
4.5(210 reviews)
Hippengrundscheibe: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 2 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. Hippengrundscheibe: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 2 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hippengrundscheibe are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (212)·Moderate·14 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route is stage 3 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from the castle town of Hohnstein to Altendorf. Highlights include the famous Brand viewpoint, offering expansive vistas over the Polenz Valley, and the descent via 800 steps into the "Tiefer Grund." The path continues through the wild and romantic Kohlichtgraben and along the Sebnitz River to the destination. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses in Altendorf; camping...
- 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
Where is the best place to hike near Hippengrundscheibe?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hippengrundscheibe is Malerweg Stage 3: Hohnstein - Altendorf, which has a 4.5 star rating from 212 reviews. This trail is 14.0 km long with an elevation gain of 588 m.
What is the longest trail near Hippengrundscheibe?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hippengrundscheibe is 4 Mountain Circuit from Rathen [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 40.6 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hippengrundscheibe?
Hippengrundscheibe: 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 Malerweg Stage 3: Hohnstein - Altendorf with 588 m of elevation gain.
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