Best trails near Honigsteinkopf
4.3(160 reviews)
Honigsteinkopf: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 13 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. Honigsteinkopf: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 13 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Honigsteinkopf are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (51)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrCharming hike in Hohnstein, Saxony. The hike starts from the Hockstein car park on the Hocksteinweg. The trail leads along the Polenz river along forest paths with great views such as the Hocksteinaussicht. In Rathen on the Elbe, there are places to stop for refreshments, a detour to the Elbe can be planned and Altrathen Castle can also be visited. The route continues slightly uphill through the idyllic Amselgrund, including the Amselsee lake, to the Knotenweg trail, which finally leads...
- 4.6 (10)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThe circular walk in the beautiful Saxon Switzerland begins in the spa town of Rathen. This is idyllically situated on the River Elbe. From there, the Knotenweg trail leads to the famous Hockstein viewpoint, featuring some of the area’s unique rock formations. The return journey takes you through the romantic Polenz Valley, alongside the river of the same name. If you keep a sharp eye out, you may spot dippers here. The walk starts at the ferry crossing in the spa town of Rathen. You can...
- 4.3 (22)·Hard·15.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This trail offers quiet forests, great views and many surprises along the way. It starts at Kurort Rathen train station. After crossing the Elbe by ferry, the path leads straight ahead towards Amselsee, with Malerweg on the left. Following the signs to the Hockstein, the hiking trail leads through the beautiful forest. Before reaching the Hockstein, the S163 must be crossed. The Hockstein offers very nice views of Hohenstein...
- 4.6 (17)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis 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.
- 4.3 (13)·Hard·36.7 km·Est. 13–14 hrVaried, idyllic circular hiking trail near Wehlen, Saxony. The start and finish of this fantastic circular walk is Wehlen railway station. The route leads through forest and along meadows via the Götzinger Höhle cave to Königstein Fortress. The route now takes you around Königstein, through deep forest areas along Jäckelfels and St Peter's Church to the Elbe. Here you take the ferry across and walk northwards over the Lilienstein. From here, you follow the Elbe for a while until the trail...
- 4.5 (4)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrVersatile hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This hike can start in the spa town of Rathen at the railway station. Afterwards, a ferry ride to the other side of the Elbe awaits you for the start of the hike (note prices and times). At Grünbach, the route heads towards the Polenztal valley. The trail runs along the river of the same name through the beautiful valley to the Polenztal guesthouse and inn. If you want to stop for a bite to eat, you can do so here. From there, the route follows...
- 3.9 (9)·Hard·35.9 km·Est. 13–14 hrChallenging circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This circular hike in Saxon Switzerland offers a variety of very varied highlights. In addition to the imposing rock formations of Saxon Switzerland, such as the Schwedenlöcher or the Hockstein view, hikers can look forward to the idyllic valleys of the Elbe and Polenz, as well as pretty towns such as Wehlen and Königstein and the spa town of Rathen. The circular route includes two ferry trips across the Elbe (note...
- 4.5 (3)·Hard·49.6 km·Est. 14.5–15.5 hrPanoramic circular trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. "Pearls of Saxon Switzerland" is a traditional sports hike in Saxon Switzerland. It is organised by the Klotzsche Hiking Friends of the TuR Dresden e.V. sports club. The hike connects sights (pearls) in Saxon Switzerland and offers different route lengths. The start and finish is in the town of Wehlen (car parks available and train journey/ferry crossing possible). The pearls on the 50 km route in 2021 include the...
- 3.4 (3)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThe route starts opposite the spa town of Rathen, which is not accessible by car as a climatic health resort. A small ferry takes you across to the other side, where the beautiful hike in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains begins. Passing the famous Bastei and Bastei Bridge, you head towards the rock face and slowly leave the crowds of visitors behind you. Finally, the path leads back to Rathen, where you started the tour.
- Hard·28.5 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrVaried circular route in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. Saxon Switzerland is one of the most popular hiking regions in Germany, has many wonderful natural treasures and is known for its unique sandstone rock formations. The circular route begins in the spa town of Rathen, which is beautifully situated on the Elbe and is famous for Altrathen Castle. From there, it follows the Elbe for a good stretch to Rathmansdorf. The forest path finally leads into the beautiful Polenztal valley via Hohnstein....
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Honigsteinkopf?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Honigsteinkopf. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 13 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Honigsteinkopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Honigsteinkopf is From the Hockstein to Rathen via Polenztal [CLOSED], which has a 4.5 star rating from 51 reviews. This trail is 11.7 km long with an elevation gain of 523 m.
What is the longest trail near Honigsteinkopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Honigsteinkopf is Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 49.6 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Honigsteinkopf?
Honigsteinkopf: With an ascent of 1,775 m, City of Wehlen - Koenigstein - Hohnstein [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] with 1,764 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Honigsteinkopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Honigsteinkopf is Bastei, Amselsee and Hohnstein [CLOSED] with a 4.3-star rating from 28 reviews.