Best trails near Backfisch
4.6(107 reviews)
Backfisch: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 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. Backfisch: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Backfisch are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (62)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrRomantic circular route in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This route leads through the wild and romantic Bielatal valley. There are many wonderful viewpoints and numerous imposing rock formations here, for which the Elbe Sandstone Mountains are famous. A particular highlight of the route is the Sachsensteinaussicht viewpoint, from where the next destination on the route - a small, square tower with small windows, the Bielablick, can already be seen. The hike starts at the "Schweizer Mühle" car...
- 4.5 (32)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis hike, which starts in Brausenstein, explores many of the amazing features of the Bielatal. The features are listed below in the order in which they are encountered: - Berthablick - Small bastion - Memorial Grove - Rose Garden - Weather vane rock - Bielablick - Rock alley - Kanzelstein view - Rosenthal Tower - Grandfather's chair - Johanniswacht - Saxony Stone - Neighbour
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·21.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThe name of the hike comes from the fact that the path looks very much like a turkey! Apart from that, the route leads to many interesting rock formations in the Bielatal valley, including the Rosengarten, the Hercules Columns and the Grenzplatte. It then makes a loop through Buchenhain and Wolfstein before returning.
- 4.5 (2)·Hard·25.6 km·Est. 7–8 hrA somewhat longer hike in Saxon Switzerland. Firstly, the route leads from Cotta, which can be reached by bus, mainly through forests to the Ottomühle mill. This has been around since the 16th century and also offers a restaurant. On the way back, it is worth visiting the Pötzschturm tower, which is very popular with climbers.
- Hard·58.4 km·Est. 16–17.5 hr1st section of the long-distance cycle route through numerous Saxon low mountain ranges and the Ore Mountains in Germany and the Czech Republic This is an official long-distance cycle route of the Erzgebirge Tourist Association and leads along winding paths through the beautiful landscapes of the Erzgebirge in Saxony and the Bohemia region in the neighbouring Czech Republic. The route is marked with an orange cyclist pictogram on a white background. Highlights: - impressive sandstone rock...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Backfisch?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Backfisch. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Backfisch?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Backfisch is Bielatal Circular Route, which has a 4.6 star rating from 62 reviews. This trail is 6.9 km long with an elevation gain of 343 m.
What is the longest trail near Backfisch?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Backfisch is Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising. This trail is estimated to be 58.4 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Backfisch?
Backfisch: With an ascent of 1,786 m, Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale Etappe 1: Schöna - Geising has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is From Cotta to the Ottomühle past the Pötzschturm with 700 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Backfisch?
The most popular and difficult trail near Backfisch is Ums Bielatal with a 4.4-star rating from 8 reviews.
