Best trails near Ochelscheibe
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Ochelscheibe: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 9 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. Ochelscheibe: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ochelscheibe 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...
- 4.8 (30)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried hiking tour in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. Whether beautiful forest paths, great views, exciting castles or calming watercourses - this tour has it all! Start in Hohenstein at the Polenztal car park. The trail leads along the Polenz river to Porschdorf. You follow the Polenztalweg for the entire time. There are slight ups and downs but no significant differences in altitude. At the end of the Polenztalweg, take a sharp left onto the Tiefen Grund, where a steep climb...
- 4.4 (6)·Moderate·14.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried, panoramic circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This picturesque circular hiking trail starts at the Fillwood Trail car park and leads around and through the Saxon Switzerland National Park. It goes through the Polenztal, the Schindergraben and over the Hohnstein to the Schanzberg and Brand. The way back to the starting point is via the Brandtreppe, Tiefer Grund, Porschdorfer Einkehr and Waltersdorfer Mühle. This hike has a lot to offer: deep forests,...
- 4.4 (3)·Hard·30.4 km·Est. 9–9.5 hrVaried, 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...
- 4.5 (19)·Moderate·14.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hike explores the eastern part of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Impressive sandstone formations such as the quarry tower or the pyramid of fire line the route. You should have a head for heights, as some of the rocks are climbed using well-secured ladders. The trail starts at Porschdorf railway station. From there, the trail climbs a good distance uphill via Tiefen Grund towards Brand-Baude. There are several...
- 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.
- 4.5 (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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Ochelscheibe?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Ochelscheibe. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Ochelscheibe?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ochelscheibe 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 Ochelscheibe?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ochelscheibe 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 Ochelscheibe?
Ochelscheibe: With an ascent of 1,521 m, Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Porschdorf nach Stadt Wehlen über Hohnstein [CLOSED] with 1,108 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ochelscheibe?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ochelscheibe is Neustadt in Sachsen - Polenztal - Bad Schandau with a 4.4-star rating from 3 reviews.
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