Best trails near Wand am Kipphorn

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...

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...

Versatile hike from Bad Schandau, Saxony. The hike can be started in Bad Schandau either from the paid car park or from the bus stop. From there it goes steadily uphill to some of the famous rock formations of Saxon Switzerland - the Schrammsteinen including the magnificent Schrammstein view. It continues over two great stairs on which a few steps and ladders have to be climbed - the zurückesteig and the Reitsteig. The route leads in the direction of the Großer Winterberg. From the...

Popular and scenic circular hike in Saxon Switzerland near Bad Schandau in Saxony. It starts at the ferry pier in Schmilka and leads over the small bastion to the Rotkehlchenstiege. The steps of the Rotkehlchensteige were built to overcome the uneven relief of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and require a certain amount of surefootedness, caution and climbing experience. The route then continues to the Wenzelwand. There are marvellous views along the way. The paths are very well marked, making...

Varied route from Schmilka in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The route begins and ends in Schmilka at the Färhafen car park. From there, the route begins with a steep ascent via the Bergsteig trail through the Erlsgrund to the Großer Winterberg. There you have a wonderful view before continuing along the Reitsteig to some of the most spectacular rock formations in Saxon Switzerland - the Affensteine. Along the Upper Affenstein Promenade you have a wonderful view of the rocks. The Schrammsteine...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. From the Neumannmühle you hike along a wide forest road (yellow line) into the Großer Zschand. This dry valley, initially with a cool, damp cellar climate, leads into the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Later you reach the historic Zeughaus - now an inn. In the days of Elector Augustus of Saxony (1526-1586), it was a base for hunting around the Großer Winterberg. It...

Scenic hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route through Saxon Switzerland leads to the highlights of Carola Rock, Elbleitenweg and Goldsteinaussicht. You hike through the core area of Saxon Switzerland through the wild rock formations of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and have marvellous views from various vantage points. From the starting point, the ferry landing stage in Schmilka, the trail initially leads steeply uphill via the Bersteig to the highest point...

Popular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route leads around the Großer Winterberg in the center of Saxon Switzerland. However, there are many other highlights of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Marvelous views, narrow paths, and wild sandstone formations are not uncommon here. The circular route leads over the small Winterberg, past the small Bärenhorn, the Bärfangkanzel, the Zeughaus, and much more. The start and end point is at the Großer Winterberg. From...

Popular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This hike leads through the core zone of Saxon Switzerland. Highlights of the route are the Großer Winterberg, the Zeughaus, the Kirnitzschtal, the Hickelhöhle and the wildly romantic Richterschlüchte. It begins at the paid car park in Schmilka with a steep climb up the mountain path towards Großer Winterberg. Once there, the ascent is rewarded with a magnificent view. The Roßsteig leads past the Alte Zeughaus, which is open seasonally, to...