Best trails near Versteckte Spitze
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Versteckte Spitze: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 10 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. Versteckte Spitze: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Versteckte Spitze are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (294)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland. This popular circular hike starts at the market square in the town of Wehlen and leads along beautiful forest paths to the famous sandstone formations. It can also be comfortably reached by bus. From the starting point, the path leads steadily uphill past the Steinerner Tisch to the bastion. There you can linger a little and enjoy the view. You return via the spa town of Rathen, Altrathen Castle along the Elbe to the starting point of the...
- 4.7 (93)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, panoramic hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The tour starts at the railway station in Wehlen. You then have to take the ferry to the other side of the Elbe (check prices and timetable). From there it goes uphill via Wehlen Castle. Follow the "Roter Punkt" markings through the Wehlener Grund, Zscherregrund and Höllengrund to the Stone Table and on to the Bastei. However, the secret, quiet highlight of the hike is the ascent through the typical U-shaped grounds....
- 4.6 (70)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly hike to the Uttewalder Felsentor in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Uttewald bus stop). For those arriving by car, there is paid parking at the starting point. Suitable for families with children, this hike leads through the impressive rocky landscape and fairy-tale gorges of the Uttewalder Grund. From the Bruno monument, the route leads via the Schleifgrund to the Uttewalder Grund until you reach the adventurous circular route through...
- 4.6 (24)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hiking trail leads through the Vordere Sächsische Schweiz. With a fairly short distance, the route is suitable for families and leads through beautiful gorges and cliffs. It starts at the Bruno bus stop. The trail runs through Uttewalde to Haus Lieselotte. There, the path turns left onto the Steinrückenweg and leads uphill for a good stretch. The route finally leads back through Höllengrund. This is...
- 4.8 (23)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis spectacular and adventurous circular hike leads through the heart of Saxon Switzerland, connecting some of the most dramatic gorge landscapes of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The trail explores the area between the idyllic village of Rathewalde and the famous Bastei region, following a challenging mixture of narrow rock paths, hundreds of steps in the Schwedenlöcher, and cool, moss-covered valley floors. A central highlight is the traverse of the "Schwedenlöcher," a gorge-like rock alley...
- 4.7 (18)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This varied route leads into the Elbe Sandstone Mountains on the Brückwaldweg. It starts in Lohmen and leads along the Malerweg through the Uttewalder Grund. The Uttewalder Grund is one of the "old famous" and most beautiful gorges in Saxon Switzerland and leads to the Uttewalder Felsentor (Uttewalder Rock Gate), which amazed people as early as the 1800s. The route continues along another gorge path to the Steinerner Tisch...
- 4.3 (22)·Hard·15.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis hike leads through the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park and connects the spa town of Rathen with the historic town of Wehlen. The trail leads up to the famous Bastei Bridge, a sandstone bridge built in 1851, which offers spectacular views of the Elbe valley and the table mountains such as the Lilienstein. A special experience is the descent through the Schwedenlöcher, a gorge-like ravine with over 700 steps, which served as a refuge for farmers from Swedish soldiers during...
- 4.5 (18)·Moderate·14.5 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThe route from Uttewalde via the Amselfall to Rathen winds through one of the most romantic landscapes in Saxon Switzerland. This trail follows in the footsteps of famous painters such as Caspar David Friedrich, who were inspired long ago by the imposing Uttewalder Felsentor. The path winds its way through cool, deep gorges where mosses and ferns thrive magnificently, creating an almost mystical atmosphere. Along the way, Lake Amsel invites you to take a short break by the water before...
- 4.5 (6)·Hard·15.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This popular excursion destination in the impressive rock formations of the Saxon Switzerland National Park can be explored from Rathewalde. You will encounter a variety of landscapes on the tour, which takes in one of the most famous rock formations in Saxon Switzerland. From the Bastei and the famous Bastei Bridge, you have a unique view of the Elbe Valley and the large table mountains. The route leads downhill from the...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Versteckte Spitze?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Versteckte Spitze. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 10 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Versteckte Spitze?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Versteckte Spitze is Bastei Circular Trail in Saxon Switzerland, which has a 4.6 star rating from 294 reviews. This trail is 9.7 km long with an elevation gain of 293 m.
What is the longest trail near Versteckte Spitze?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Versteckte Spitze is Porschdorf nach Stadt Wehlen über Hohnstein [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 25.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Versteckte Spitze?
Versteckte Spitze: With an ascent of 1,108 m, Porschdorf nach Stadt Wehlen über Hohnstein [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rathen-Kriesgrund-Bastei-Schwedenlöcher-Wehlen [CLOSED] with 610 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Versteckte Spitze?
The most popular and difficult trail near Versteckte Spitze is Rathen-Kriesgrund-Bastei-Schwedenlöcher-Wehlen [CLOSED] with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.
Top sights in Saxon Switzerland National Park
Explore in the Lohmen area
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Points of interest
- Echse
- Schwedenturm
- Taufstein
- Höllengrund
- Höllengrundscheibe
- Wilde Schwedenlöcher
- Felsenburg Neurathen
- Die Steinschleuder
- Pavillonaussicht
- Kohlgrund
- Schwedenlöcher
- Ferdinandaussicht
- Heringshöhle
- Uttewalder Felsentor
- Byrrhus-Felsen
- Elektrizitätswerk Copitz
- Zscherregrund
- Tiefer Grund
- Wesenitz Umfließung Daubemühle
- Jahrhundertturm