Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau
100% of reviewers say this trail is hard
29.3kmLength
957mElevation gain
Circular
Varied hike from Bad Schandau, Saxony.
This scenic bike tour through the Saxon Switzerland National Park begins and ends in Bad Schandau. From there you cycle for a good half of the route along the Kirnitzschtalstrasse, following the course of the river of the same name.
A detour to the Lichtenhainer waterfall can be planned on the route. Another detour follows to the cowshed. A bit of perseverance is required here. It goes steeply uphill and is rewarded with a magnificent view.
Back to the Kirnitzschtalstraße it goes on to the Felsenmühle where you can stop for refreshments. Then it goes on the Kleiner Zschand and the wide Affensteinpromenade in the direction of the Elbe and thus back to the starting point. This cycle route offers great views.
Highlights:
- Route along the Kirnitzsch
- Lichtenhain waterfall
- Kuhstall
- Affensteinpromenade
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Top sights
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Richters Born
Spring
Lichtenhainer Wasserfall
Waterfall
Blasketurm
Peak
Schießgrundscheibe
Peak
Kuhstallscheibe
Peak
Hüttenwart
Peak
Flößerquell
Spring
Kulissen
Cliff
Falkenstein
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Aussicht Kuhstall
Viewpoint
Kuhstall
Attraction
Ostrauer Mühle
Campsite
Steinschluchtwand
Peak
Obrigenwand
Peak
Botanischer Garten
Garden
Götze
Peak
Klosterwächter
Peak
Eichenbornquelle
Spring
Bloßstock
Peak
Glöckner
Peak
Münzstein
Peak
Zyklopenmauer
Peak
Falsche Zinne
Peak
Wotan
Peak
Zinne
Peak
Domerker
Peak
historischer Personenaufzug Bad Schandau
Attraction
Gellchensteine
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Höllenwand
Peak
Höllenturm
Peak
Wilder Kopf
Peak
Friseur
Peak
Vorderes Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Vandale
Peak
Sandlochwächter
Peak
Heidematz
Peak
Teufelsspitze
Peak
Jammerspitze
Peak
Brückenturm
Peak
Sandlochturm
Peak
Neuer Wildenstein
Ruins
Karls Ruh
Viewpoint
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Mittlerer Lagerwächter
Peak
Friensteiner Zacken
Peak
Partisan
Peak
Zahnsgrundwächter
Peak
Zahnsgrundturm
Peak
Insel
Peak
Leuchterweibchen-Vorkopf
Peak
Zufallswand
Peak
Heidewand
Peak
Kreuzturm
Peak
Morsche Zinne
Peak
Dämon
Peak
Glocke
Peak
Kirnitzschwand
Peak
Hebamme
Peak
Wilderer
Peak
Hohler Turm
Peak
Neuer Wildenstein
Peak
Ochsenkopf
Peak
Wildensteinwand
Peak
Kirnitzschturm
Peak
Schweinskopf
Peak
Wildensteinscheibe
Peak
Alter Wildenstein
Peak
Großstein
Peak
Kräuterprojekt
Garden
Schlossbastei
Viewpoint
Wildspitze
Peak
Affenhorn
Peak
Yeti
Peak
Pinguin
Peak
Oberer Lagerwächter
Peak
Saurier
Peak
Hinterer Torsteinkegel
Peak
Turnernadel
Peak
Unterer Lagerwächter
Peak
Wilde Zinne
Peak
Schuellernadel
Peak
Härtelturm
Peak
Rokokoturm
Peak
Ameisenturm
Peak
Kienberge
Peak
Hinteres Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Glatze
Peak
Lorenzriff
Peak
Lorenzwand
Peak
Top sights
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Richters Born
Spring
Lichtenhainer Wasserfall
Waterfall
Blasketurm
Peak
Schießgrundscheibe
Peak
Kuhstallscheibe
Peak
Hüttenwart
Peak
Flößerquell
Spring
Kulissen
Cliff
Falkenstein
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Aussicht Kuhstall
Viewpoint
Kuhstall
Attraction
Ostrauer Mühle
Campsite
Steinschluchtwand
Peak
Obrigenwand
Peak
Botanischer Garten
Garden
Götze
Peak
Klosterwächter
Peak
Eichenbornquelle
Spring
Bloßstock
Peak
Glöckner
Peak
Münzstein
Peak
Zyklopenmauer
Peak
Falsche Zinne
Peak
Wotan
Peak
Zinne
Peak
Domerker
Peak
historischer Personenaufzug Bad Schandau
Attraction
Gellchensteine
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Höllenwand
Peak
Höllenturm
Peak
Wilder Kopf
Peak
Friseur
Peak
Vorderes Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Vandale
Peak
Sandlochwächter
Peak
Heidematz
Peak
Teufelsspitze
Peak
Jammerspitze
Peak
Brückenturm
Peak
Sandlochturm
Peak
Neuer Wildenstein
Ruins
Karls Ruh
Viewpoint
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Mittlerer Lagerwächter
Peak
Friensteiner Zacken
Peak
Partisan
Peak
Zahnsgrundwächter
Peak
Zahnsgrundturm
Peak
Insel
Peak
Leuchterweibchen-Vorkopf
Peak
Zufallswand
Peak
Heidewand
Peak
Kreuzturm
Peak
Morsche Zinne
Peak
Dämon
Peak
Glocke
Peak
Kirnitzschwand
Peak
Hebamme
Peak
Wilderer
Peak
Hohler Turm
Peak
Neuer Wildenstein
Peak
Ochsenkopf
Peak
Wildensteinwand
Peak
Kirnitzschturm
Peak
Schweinskopf
Peak
Wildensteinscheibe
Peak
Alter Wildenstein
Peak
Großstein
Peak
Kräuterprojekt
Garden
Schlossbastei
Viewpoint
Wildspitze
Peak
Affenhorn
Peak
Yeti
Peak
Pinguin
Peak
Oberer Lagerwächter
Peak
Saurier
Peak
Hinterer Torsteinkegel
Peak
Turnernadel
Peak
Unterer Lagerwächter
Peak
Wilde Zinne
Peak
Schuellernadel
Peak
Härtelturm
Peak
Rokokoturm
Peak
Ameisenturm
Peak
Kienberge
Peak
Hinteres Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Glatze
Peak
Lorenzriff
Peak
Lorenzwand
Peak
Popular times
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Experience this 29.3-km circular trail near Bad Schandau, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for camping, mountain biking, and bike touring, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.
What is the expected weather this week for Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau?
Expected weather for Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau for the next 5 days is:
- Wed 23 September - 13.7 degrees/showers
- Thu 24 September - 15.4 degrees/drizzle
- Fri 25 September - 19.8 degrees/drizzle
- Sat 26 September - 21.6 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 21.6 degrees/clear
Where is Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau located?
Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are dogs allowed on Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau?
Dogs may be allowed on Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau?
April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau.
How busy is Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau?
According to trailgoers, Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau is usually somewhat busy. April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau.
Are there waterfalls at Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau?
Yes, Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau has scenic views of Lichtenhainer Wasserfall, Viewpoint and Beuthenfall.
Are there scenic views at Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Aussicht Kuhstall, Karls Ruh and Schlossbastei.
Are there rivers at Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau?
Yes, Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau is near Kirnitzsch.
Is camping allowed at Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau?
Camping is allowed on Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is mountain biking allowed at Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau?
Mountain biking is allowed on Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Double check if the trail is mixed use or MTB-only.
Is Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau is partially paved.
Are there forests at Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau?
Yes, Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau rocky?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau includes rocky terrain. Watch your footing and wear footwear with good traction.
Last updated on 23 September 2026 at 04:24 GMT+0