Best trails near Großes Pohlshorn

This route is stage 5 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from the Neumannmühle in the Kirnitzsch Valley to the border village of Schmilka. Highlights include the Arnstein rock and the steep climb through the Wolfsschlüchte to the Großer Winterberg, the second-highest mountain in Saxon Switzerland, before descending into the organic village of Schmilka with its historic water mill. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. The hike starts at the Räumichtmühle bus stop in Saupsdorf. It follows the green line markings through the Mühlschlüchte. The Kleine Pohlshorn is reached first (detour to the right of the path). Back on the path, continue to the right and the next viewpoint is the Große Pohlshorn. The Große Pohlshorn (378 m) is a vantage point in the Hintere Sächsische Schweiz. Away from the crowded...

Panoramic circular trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This tour through the beautiful Saxon Switzerland passes through varied landscapes. However, it is quite long, which is why a certain level of fitness and hiking experience is required. This extensive hike begins in the south of the idyllic village of Hinterhermsdorf. From there, the Dorfbachweg trail leads into the Kirnitzschtal valley, where you follow the course of the river of the same name for a while. Turning...

This circular route through the rear section of the Saxon Switzerland National Park takes you through many of the typical landscapes of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. You’ll cross typical valleys such as the Kleiner Zschand, the Richterschlüchte and the idyllic Kirnitzschtal, climb the Großer Winterberg (the highest mountain in the national park, a basalt peak) and explore the Hickelhöhle, a fissure cave and the second-largest cave in Saxon Switzerland. You’ll also pass three historic mills in...

Demanding hiking route from Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf, Saxony. This varied hiking route leads from Schmilka to Hinterhermsdorf. It leads to many beautiful viewpoints and rock formations such as the Kleine Bastei, the Winterbergwächter, the Großer Winterberg, Kipphornaussicht, Richterschluchtturm, Goldsteinaussicht and Großer Teichstein. In addition to these natural highlights, there are several optional detours along the way. The paths are a mixture of forest trails, paths and some...