Best trails near Aussicht Hafersäcke

This popular circular walk in Saxon Switzerland near Hohnstein, offering stunning views, begins at the car park on the outskirts of Hohnstein. The path leads through the village for a short distance before entering the forest – also known as ‘Brand’, as a devastating fire raged here in the 18th century. The route continues beneath the spreading tree canopy to the Brandaussicht viewpoint. The Brandaussicht viewpoint, with the Brandbaude hut, is one of the most beautiful vantage points in...

Varied, scenic route in Polenztal, Saxony. This hike starts in the town of Neustadt in Sachsen. You can park at the starting point or arrive by bus. From there, you follow the Polenztalweg trail along the Polenz river. Follow this path to Hohnstein, where you turn off onto the Bärengartenweg. The trail then leads along the Ochelmühlenweg to Bad Schandau. Along the way, there are always marvellous viewpoints such as the Hockstein view, the Hafersäcke view or the panoramic view near Bad...

This route takes you deep into the core zone of Saxon Switzerland. There are some popular hiking highlights to discover, such as the Brand-Bause, the Brand-Plateau and the Frinzberg. The route begins in the climatic health resort of Rathen, where you can only get there by ferry and where cars are strictly prohibited.