Große Gans
Closure
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2.4kmLength
56mElevation gain
0.5–1hrEstimated time
Out-and-back
• Forest closure following storm damage: Following a storm on 31 July, the area is closed for clearance work and due to the danger posed by fallen trees. Further information: https://nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/warnungen/eilmeldung-waldsperrung
Promising access route in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony.
This trail is an access route to climbing rocks and not a hiking trail intended to enable climbers to access climbing rocks approved by the mountaineering concept. Of course, it can also be used as a footpath, but it is not particularly interesting.
Attention: The path is not marked all time and you need good orientation and good shoes. In some places there may be a risk of falling, as well as falling trees and branches.
Highlights:
- Access path for climbing
- Local flora and fauna
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Top sights
Echse
Peak
Schwedenturm
Peak
Wilde Schwedenlöcher
Valley
Amselgrund
Valley
Doppelkopf
Peak
Schalk
Peak
Hinterer Gansfels
Peak
Vorderer Gansfels
Peak
Wehlgrund
Valley
Hinterer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Assistent
Peak
Ganskopf
Peak
Eule
Peak
Höllenhund
Peak
Raaber Scheibe
Peak
Suleika
Peak
Admiral
Peak
Flax
Peak
Souffleur
Peak
Wehlnadel
Peak
Gänseei
Peak
Bergfreund
Peak
Wehlkegel
Peak
Pavillonwächter
Peak
Axelturm
Peak
Habicht
Peak
Gansturm
Peak
Höllenhundscheibe
Peak
Amselgrundturm
Peak
Trockener Turm
Peak
Scheich
Peak
Schwedenscheibe
Peak
Klabautermann
Peak
Raaberkessel
Valley
Amselgrundnadel
Peak
Große-Gans-Wächter
Peak
Krümel
Peak
Maxl
Peak
Bergfreundeturm
Peak
Raaber Kegel
Peak
Wehlscheibe
Peak
Kanzelscheibe
Peak
Hinterer Basteiturm
Peak
Statist
Peak
Grafenspitze
Peak
Witzbold
Peak
Schneider Wibbel
Peak
Zitronenkopf
Peak
Wehlgrundspitze
Peak
Wehlgrundwächter
Peak
Grenadierturm
Peak
Bierturm
Peak
Wassermann
Peak
Wehlhorn
Peak
Höhlenturm
Peak
Plattenstein
Peak
Wilddieb
Peak
Mittlerer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Doktor
Peak
Patient
Peak
Mittlerer Gansfelsen
Peak
Kulisse
Peak
Raaber Nadel
Peak
Totenkirchl
Peak
Raaber Wand
Peak
Emir
Peak
Raaber Säule
Peak
Raaber Turm
Peak
Gansriff
Peak
Gansscheibe
Peak
Sechserturm
Peak
Struppi
Peak
Vorderer Höllenhundturm
Peak
Maitürmchen
Peak
Hinterer Höllenhundturm
Peak
Mücke
Peak
Höllenhundwächter
Peak
Mittlerer Höllenhundturm
Peak
Vexiernadel
Peak
Rathener Warte
Peak
Vexierturm
Peak
Westlicher Turm der Jugend
Peak
Dresdner Turm
Peak
Luginsland
Peak
Amselspitze
Peak
Östlicher Turm der Jugend
Peak
Top sights
Echse
Peak
Schwedenturm
Peak
Wilde Schwedenlöcher
Valley
Amselgrund
Valley
Doppelkopf
Peak
Schalk
Peak
Hinterer Gansfels
Peak
Vorderer Gansfels
Peak
Wehlgrund
Valley
Hinterer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Assistent
Peak
Ganskopf
Peak
Eule
Peak
Höllenhund
Peak
Raaber Scheibe
Peak
Suleika
Peak
Admiral
Peak
Flax
Peak
Souffleur
Peak
Wehlnadel
Peak
Gänseei
Peak
Bergfreund
Peak
Wehlkegel
Peak
Pavillonwächter
Peak
Axelturm
Peak
Habicht
Peak
Gansturm
Peak
Höllenhundscheibe
Peak
Amselgrundturm
Peak
Trockener Turm
Peak
Scheich
Peak
Schwedenscheibe
Peak
Klabautermann
Peak
Raaberkessel
Valley
Amselgrundnadel
Peak
Große-Gans-Wächter
Peak
Krümel
Peak
Maxl
Peak
Bergfreundeturm
Peak
Raaber Kegel
Peak
Wehlscheibe
Peak
Kanzelscheibe
Peak
Hinterer Basteiturm
Peak
Statist
Peak
Grafenspitze
Peak
Witzbold
Peak
Schneider Wibbel
Peak
Zitronenkopf
Peak
Wehlgrundspitze
Peak
Wehlgrundwächter
Peak
Grenadierturm
Peak
Bierturm
Peak
Wassermann
Peak
Wehlhorn
Peak
Höhlenturm
Peak
Plattenstein
Peak
Wilddieb
Peak
Mittlerer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Doktor
Peak
Patient
Peak
Mittlerer Gansfelsen
Peak
Kulisse
Peak
Raaber Nadel
Peak
Totenkirchl
Peak
Raaber Wand
Peak
Emir
Peak
Raaber Säule
Peak
Raaber Turm
Peak
Gansriff
Peak
Gansscheibe
Peak
Sechserturm
Peak
Struppi
Peak
Vorderer Höllenhundturm
Peak
Maitürmchen
Peak
Hinterer Höllenhundturm
Peak
Mücke
Peak
Höllenhundwächter
Peak
Mittlerer Höllenhundturm
Peak
Vexiernadel
Peak
Rathener Warte
Peak
Vexierturm
Peak
Westlicher Turm der Jugend
Peak
Dresdner Turm
Peak
Luginsland
Peak
Amselspitze
Peak
Östlicher Turm der Jugend
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Oh no, this trail is closed. We'll update this page if and when it reopens.
What is the expected weather this week for Große Gans [CLOSED]?
Expected weather for Große Gans [CLOSED] for the next 5 days is:
- Fri 25 September - 19 degrees/clear
- Sat 26 September - 19.4 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 20.2 degrees/clear
- Mon 28 September - 21.7 degrees/clear
- Tue 29 September - 20.3 degrees/clear
Where is Große Gans [CLOSED] located?
Große Gans [CLOSED] is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Große Gans [CLOSED]?
Große Gans [CLOSED] is considered a moderate hike that covers 2.4 km, with an elevation gain of 56 m. It takes about 0.5–1 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Große Gans [CLOSED]?
Große Gans [CLOSED] is considered a moderate hike that covers 2.4 km, with an elevation gain of 56 m. It takes about 0.5–1 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Große Gans [CLOSED] an out-and-back trail?
Große Gans [CLOSED] is an out-and-back trail that covers 2.4 km, with an elevation gain of 56 m. It takes about 0.5–1 hr to complete. Out-and-back trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow the route out to a specific point, and then retrace your steps to return to the start. The length of the trail refers to the entire route — travelling out and back on this route covers 2.4 km.
How long is Große Gans [CLOSED]?
Große Gans [CLOSED] is an out-and-back trail that covers 2.4 km, with an elevation gain of 56 m. It takes about 0.5–1 hr to complete. Out-and-back trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow the route out to a specific point, and then retrace your steps to return to the start. The length of the trail refers to the entire route — travelling out and back on this route covers 2.4 km.
Are dogs allowed on Große Gans [CLOSED]?
Dogs may be allowed on Große Gans [CLOSED]. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there forests at Große Gans [CLOSED]?
Yes, Große Gans [CLOSED] is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Große Gans [CLOSED]?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Große Gans [CLOSED], though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is Große Gans [CLOSED] rocky?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Große Gans [CLOSED] includes rocky terrain. Watch your footing and wear footwear with good traction.
Last updated on 25 September 2026 at 01:35 GMT+0