Best trails near Lorenzsporn

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 popular circular walk with stunning views starts at the Ostrau car park and leads to the Schrammsteine and the Carolafelsen. Wearing sturdy footwear is strongly recommended, as, in addition to sections along roads, the trail takes you over interesting steps (such as the Wildschützensteig), up steep staircases and up ladders – as well as through narrow, damp and slippery crevices. Your efforts will be rewarded with magnificent views of Saxon Switzerland.

Popular circular trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route in Saxon Switzerland leads past some of the most spectacular rock formations in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. As the name of the trail suggests, in addition to the Falkenstein and the Großer Winterberg, the route also passes the Schrammsteine, a rock formation characterised by dramatic crevices to the east of Bad Schandau. This tour starts at the free Falkenstein Hütten car park. From there, the route climbs...

Panoramic hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. Excellent views can be expected on this quite demanding tour. The route leads through the famous Affensteine and up the 458m high Carolafelsen. Starting at the Am Beuthefall car park, which is subject to a charge, it goes through the rock massifs of the Dietrichsgrund until you reach the impressive rock marbles along the Oberen Affenstein Promenade. Via the sand hole, it finally goes up to the small Prebischtor and on...

Challenging and varied circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park near Sebnitz, Saxony. This panoramic circular hike starts at the "Nasser Grund" hiking car park in the Kirnitzschtal valley and leads via the "Kleiner Dom" and "Großer Winterberg" up to the "Carolafelsen". Here you can take a break and enjoy the fantastic panoramic view. The route continues into the wild and romantic "Wilde Hölle" gorge. Here you need to be alert, have a head for heights and be sure-footed - pitons...

Scenic hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. Many unique spots with great views await you on this route. The tour can be started at the bus stop or at the Schrammsteinbaude hiking car park. From there, the trail leads through the narrow Schießgrund and Vorderwinkel gorges to the Obere Affensteinpromenade. From time to time there are many small climbing passages where surefootedness and a little caution are required. The Affensteinpromenade itself is not a developed...

Versatile hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This is a moderate route over the Schrammsteine and through the Wilde Hölle and Höllentor to the Carolafelsen. The car park at the Ostrauer Mühle mill is a good starting point for this tour through Saxon Switzerland. However, you can also reach the starting point by public transport. The circular tour is characterised by smaller and larger hills and mountains and combines various attractions of Saxon Switzerland such as the Falkenstein viewpoint,...

Panoramic route through Saxon Switzerland from Schmilka, Saxony. This circular route leads from the Schmilka ferry stop through the unique and popular Saxon Switzerland National Park. The route first follows the Elbleitenweg to the popular Schrammsteinen including a view of the Schrammstein. From there it continues picturesquely on the ridge path. Here the Breite-Kluft view and the Carolafelsen await. From there the path leads over the Reitsteig to the Großer Winterberg and the Kipphorn...

Popular circular route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. Several highlights are hiked along this route. The can start at the car park, which is subject to a charge, or at the "Grenzüberfahrt" bus stop in Schmilka. The tour alternates between more manageable and strenuous sections, and overall, the time is quite demanding. The effort is rewarded with great views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. From the starting point, the route leads entirely pleasantly uphill via the...

This 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...