Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe
33% of reviewers say this trail is hard
13.8kmLength
626mElevation gain
5–5.5hrEstimated time
Circular
Versatile circular trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony.
This hike begins not far from Bad Schandau. The highlights on this trail are the Dompfeiler, Domerker, Promenade Tower, the Affensteine, the Schrammsteine and the Schießgrundscheibe.
The starting and finishing point is at the Ostrauer Mühle where you can either use the car park or travel by public transport. The trail leads slightly but steadily uphill along the Bauweg to the Sandloch and the Dompfeiler. From there, the trail continues along the no less spectacular Affenpromenade with its fascinating rocks. The Schrammsteinweg trail leads to the next highlight - the Schrammsteine. Once there, it is worth taking a few detours, for example to the spectacular Schrammstein viewpoint. Descend via the Schießgrund to the final highlight - the Schießgrundscheibe.
Highlights of the hike:
- Impressive sandstone formations
- Dompfeiler
- Schrammstein view
- Sand hole disc
- Shooting ground disc
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Top sights
Ostervorturm
Peak
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Hirschzahn
Peak
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Domkanzel
Peak
Beelzebub
Peak
Schießgrundscheibe
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Schwager
Peak
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Falkenstein
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Ostrauer Mühle
Campsite
Steinschluchtwand
Peak
Götze
Peak
Nationalpark Feuerstelle
Picnic site
Promenadensäule
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Nasse Tilke
Valley
Kleines Prebischtor
Attraction
Breite-Kluft-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Zinne
Peak
Rübezahlkeule
Peak
Domerker
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Teufelsmauer
Cliff
Teufelsturm
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Gellchensteine
Peak
Langer Grund
Valley
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
Peak
Domnadel
Peak
Zitadelle
Peak
Küster
Peak
Schrammsteinturm
Peak
Brechstange
Peak
Höllenwand
Peak
Höllenturm
Peak
Vandale
Peak
Sandlochwächter
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Sandlochturm
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Nördlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Rübezahl
Peak
Hoher Torstein
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Mittlerer Lagerwächter
Peak
Steinmetz
Peak
Heiliger Wenzel
Peak
Alter Bock
Peak
Däumling
Peak
Zerborstener Stein
Peak
Zerborstene Wand
Peak
Bussard
Peak
2. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Promenadenturm
Peak
Hähnelspitze
Peak
Zerborstene Nadel
Peak
Heringsgrundnadel
Peak
Mittlerer Bussardturm
Peak
Hinterer Bussardturm
Peak
Spieß
Peak
Rotkehlchenturm
Peak
Lehnwächter
Peak
Ülmtülp
Peak
Rauschenspitze
Peak
Spitzkegel
Peak
Breite-Kluft-Wand
Peak
Hallodri
Peak
Lehnhorn
Peak
Sandlochwände
Cliff
Top sights
Ostervorturm
Peak
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Hirschzahn
Peak
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Domkanzel
Peak
Beelzebub
Peak
Schießgrundscheibe
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Schwager
Peak
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Falkenstein
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Ostrauer Mühle
Campsite
Steinschluchtwand
Peak
Götze
Peak
Nationalpark Feuerstelle
Picnic site
Promenadensäule
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Nasse Tilke
Valley
Kleines Prebischtor
Attraction
Breite-Kluft-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Zinne
Peak
Rübezahlkeule
Peak
Domerker
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Teufelsmauer
Cliff
Teufelsturm
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Gellchensteine
Peak
Langer Grund
Valley
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
Peak
Domnadel
Peak
Zitadelle
Peak
Küster
Peak
Schrammsteinturm
Peak
Brechstange
Peak
Höllenwand
Peak
Höllenturm
Peak
Vandale
Peak
Sandlochwächter
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Sandlochturm
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Nördlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Rübezahl
Peak
Hoher Torstein
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Mittlerer Lagerwächter
Peak
Steinmetz
Peak
Heiliger Wenzel
Peak
Alter Bock
Peak
Däumling
Peak
Zerborstener Stein
Peak
Zerborstene Wand
Peak
Bussard
Peak
2. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Promenadenturm
Peak
Hähnelspitze
Peak
Zerborstene Nadel
Peak
Heringsgrundnadel
Peak
Mittlerer Bussardturm
Peak
Hinterer Bussardturm
Peak
Spieß
Peak
Rotkehlchenturm
Peak
Lehnwächter
Peak
Ülmtülp
Peak
Rauschenspitze
Peak
Spitzkegel
Peak
Breite-Kluft-Wand
Peak
Hallodri
Peak
Lehnhorn
Peak
Sandlochwände
Cliff
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Experience this 13.8-km circular trail near Sebnitz, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 38 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
What is the expected weather this week for Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe?
Expected weather for Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe for the next 5 days is:
- Sat 26 September - 20.4 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 20.8 degrees/clear
- Mon 28 September - 21.4 degrees/clear
- Tue 29 September - 21.2 degrees/clear
- Wed 30 September - 21.4 degrees/clear
Where is Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe located?
Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe?
Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe is considered a hard hike that covers 13.8 km, with an elevation gain of 626 m. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe?
Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe is considered a hard hike that covers 13.8 km, with an elevation gain of 626 m. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe a circular?
Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe is a circular trail that covers 13.8 km, with an elevation gain of 626 m. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe?
Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe is a circular trail that covers 13.8 km, with an elevation gain of 626 m. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe?
Dogs may be allowed on Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there scenic views at Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe?
Yes, Breite-Kluft-Aussicht is located on Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe.
Is camping allowed at Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe?
Camping is allowed on Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe 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.
Are there forests at Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe?
Yes, Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Is there wildlife at Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Is Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe rocky?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe includes rocky terrain. Watch your footing and wear footwear with good traction.
Last updated on 24 September 2026 at 04:58 GMT+0