Best trails near Winterstein

Varied hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The name of the hike is a long rock massif in beautiful Saxon Switzerland - the Winterstein. A medieval rock castle once stood on the 389 meter high rock, which is where the name Raubschloss comes from. The tour leads there, starting at the Elbe at the Neumannsmühle car park. Following the Kirnitzsch for a while, it finally heads south uphill to the Winterstein. From there and along the plateau you have a wonderful view. For quite a long stretch we...

Varied circular route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route leads right across the eastern Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The highlights of this route are the Großer Winterberg, the Lichtenhain Waterfall and the Zeughaus. The path to the Großer Winterberg is quite steep both on the ascent and descent, but very well developed. The tour takes you through varied landscapes. There are wonderful nature experiences, sandstone formations, forests, waterfalls and the opportunity to...

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...

Panoramic hike to the Winterstein, Saxony. This moderately difficult hike leads to the Winterstein rock massif in the Saxon Switzerland National Park. The ascent is quite adventurous and requires a good level of fitness. The start and end point is in the Kirnitzschtal valley at the Lichtenhain waterfall car park, which is subject to a charge. The route leads between steep, green overgrown walls into the Großer Zschand. At first, the route climbs quite steeply up to the impressive Kuhstall...

Varied hike from the Neumannsmühle in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The route begins at the Neumannmühle, where you can park or travel by bus. Along the Zeughausstrasse it goes through the Saxon Switzerland National Park to the Großer Reitsteig. Many serpentines lead to the Great Edelweiß Tower. From there it goes down through the Hickel Gorges and the dry valley of Großer Zschand. After the valley follows the ascent via the Goldsteig up to the excellent Goldstein viewpoint. The Roßsteig leads...

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...

Versatile hike through Saxon Switzerland from Neumannsmühle, Saxony. This extensive tour has a number of highlights of Saxon Switzerland to offer. From the Neumannsmühle it goes to the Knorre, which leads to the popular Königsweg of Saxon Switzerland. Along the Königsweg you have beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The Reitsteig finally leads to some of the most famous rock formations in Saxon Switzerland - the Affensteinen along the Upper Affenstein Promenade. It continues on the...

Challenging trail running route in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. Starting at the Neumannmühle mill in the Kirnitzschtal valley, this route is a challenging trail running circuit. It leads across the Großer and Kleiner Zschand, the Schmilka area, the Schrammsteine and Affensteine, as well as the Wildensteiner area. Excellent viewpoints include the Goldsteinaussicht, the Kuhstall and the Hohe Liebe. The dark and damp Richter and Spitzstein gorges, as well as the rafting trail, also offer an...

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...