Best trails near Kirnitzschberg
4.5(371 reviews)
Kirnitzschberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 13 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Kirnitzschberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 13 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Kirnitzschberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (163)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrExciting and varied hiking trail in Saxon, Switzerland, Saxony. It starts in Bad Schandau. The adventure begins with riding an 80-year-old tram, the Kirnitzschtalbahn, from Bad Schandau to Beuthenfall. You can visit the spectacular Lichtenhain waterfall, which is the starting point for the hike. The "Kuhstall" offers a nice place to take a break - but it can get very crowded there. Then it goes on to the new Widerstein and via the Fremdenweg and the Königsstraße to the Idargrotte. Many...
- 4.6 (43)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrFabulous circular hiking tour in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This fabulous excursion can be started at the Lichtenhainer Wasserfall car park, which is subject to a charge. You can also take an 80-year-old tram, the Kirnitzschtalbahn, from Bad Schandau to Beuthenfall. There you can visit the spectacular Lichtenhain waterfall. Continue to the popular "Kuhstall" where you can take a break - but please note that it can get very crowded there. The route then continues to the...
- 4.7 (45)·Moderate·13.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis tour through the Kirnitzschtal valley starts at the Ostrauer Mühle mill and leads visitors up into the spectacular world of the Schrammsteine. The trail first flows through shady forests before climbing the craggy sandstone cliffs via ladders and steps. From the Schrammstein viewpoint, there is a wide view over the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, where peregrine falcons circle and the bizarre rock needles rise out of the forest like petrified giants. Rare mosses and ferns, which are typical of...
- 4.3 (32)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrModerately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Easily accessible paths. No special skills required. This hike starts at the Beuthenfall stop in the Kirnitzschtal valley and follows historic paths. If you have time, you can take the Kirnitzschtalbahn - a travelling monument that has been transporting hikers since 1898. The route is 8 kilometres long and the smallest line in Saxony. After crossing the Kirnitzsch, which is one of the cleanest rivers in Saxony, follow the Flößersteig...
- 4.7 (22)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The hike starts at the car park on the Schaarweg. Several waterfalls and, of course, numerous sandstone formations ensure that there is always something new to discover. The Kuhstallplateau is a particularly interesting place to explore, including the famous 11-metre-high "Kuhstall" rock gate and the adventurous ladder to heaven. From the Kuhstall, follow the Räumichtweg trail to the Beuthensteig trail, from where...
- 4.8 (26)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The tour takes you through a varied landscape accompanied by impressive panoramic views of the Winterberg massif and the Schrammstein range. The route takes you high above the Kirnitzschtal valley on the Panorama Trail in Saxon Switzerland. Several villages are "enthroned" there, including Mittelndorf, where the tour begins. In the south of the village, the hike starts in a southerly direction towards the Schrammsteine and the...
- 4.1 (18)·Hard·29.3 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrVaried hike from Bad Schandau, Saxony. This scenic bike tour through the Saxon Switzerland National Park begins and ends in Bad Schandau. From there you cycle for a good half of the route along the Kirnitzschtalstrasse, following the course of the river of the same name. A detour to the Lichtenhainer waterfall can be planned on the route. Another detour follows to the cowshed. A bit of perseverance is required here. It goes steeply uphill and is rewarded with a magnificent view. Back to...
- 4.7 (9)·Moderate·32 km·Est. 8–9 hrCharming cycle tour from Schmlka in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This is a lovely cycle tour that can be started in Schmilka. First you cycle along the Elbe on a well-maintained cycle path to Bad Schandau. There the route turns off towards Ostrauer Mühle and on to the Lichtenhain waterfall and finally Lichtenhain. The route there leads mostly through shady forest. From Lichtenhain it goes via Mittelndorf, Altendorf and Wustmanndörfel back to Bad Schandau and back along the Elbe to the...
- 4.6 (5)·Moderate·15.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic circular route in Saxon Switzerland. A great tour through the impressive landscape of Saxon Switzerland. The route leads to the famous Schrammsteine rocks, a long chain of rocks made of the rugged sandstone that is so typical of this region. The start is at the car park in the middle of Lichtenhain. If travelling by public transport, the bus to the bus stop "Lichtenhain b. Sebnitz" stop can be taken. There is a village shop with an ice cream parlour in the village for a little...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·17.9 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrScenic hiking tour in Bad Schandau, Saxony. Highlights of the winter solstice hike: Start and finish: Ostrau, hut at the "Kleine Liebe". Route: Kleine Liebe - Hohe Liebe - Kleiner Dom - Kleiner Winterberg - Kuhstall - Lichtenhainer Wasserfall - Heidemühle - Beuthenfall - Butterweg - Kleine Liebe. You will encounter a variety of landscapes on the tour. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Kirnitzschberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Kirnitzschberg. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 10 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Kirnitzschberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Kirnitzschberg is Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle, which has a 4.6 star rating from 163 reviews. This trail is 11.7 km long with an elevation gain of 568 m.
What is the longest trail near Kirnitzschberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Kirnitzschberg is Cycle Tour Treidlerweg - Lichtenhain Waterfall - Hřensko. This trail is estimated to be 41.8 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Kirnitzschberg?
Kirnitzschberg: With an ascent of 1,569 m, Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau with 957 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Kirnitzschberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Kirnitzschberg is Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau with a 4.1-star rating from 18 reviews.
Top sights in Saxon Switzerland National Park
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- Auf dem historischen Flößersteig an der Kirnitzsch
- Mitteldorf - Lichtenhain Waterfall
- Hinterhermsdorf Round
- Hinteres Raubschloß
- Kirnitzsch - Schmilka
- Saupsdorf - Sächsische Schweiz mit Arnsteinklippen und Kleinsteinhöhle
- Altendorf - Ostrauer Mühle - Bad Schandau
- Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus
- From Sebnitz via the Panorama Trail to Bad Schandau
- Zu zwei sagenhaften Ausblicken: Goldstein und Kipphorn
- Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe
- Kuhstall - Kienberge Circular Route
- Hinterhermsdorf - River Kirnitzsch with boat trip border hike
- Wandern um Lichtenhain
- Through the Kuhstall to the Himmelsleiter
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