Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg
24.6kmLength
1,026mElevation gain
8–9hrEstimated time
Circular
Varied round trip in the Elbsandsteingebirge, Saxony, Germany.
It starts at the Ostrauer Mühle campsite. From there, the path initially leads quite relaxed to the Lichtenhainer waterfall, mostly along the panorama path. It continues via the famous Felsentor Kuhstall to the Winterbergwächter and the Großer Winterberg. Here you can take a break and enjoy the view. Finally, you return to the starting point via the root path and the arsenal path.
Highlights:
- Lichtenhain waterfall
- Kuhstall
- Great prospects
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Top sights
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Richters Born
Spring
Lichtenhainer Wasserfall
Waterfall
Blasketurm
Peak
Kuhstallscheibe
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Großer Winterberg
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Aussicht Kuhstall
Viewpoint
Kuhstall
Attraction
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Münzborn
Spring
Ostrauer Mühle
Campsite
Kulissenwächter
Peak
Eichenbornquelle
Spring
Wappen
Peak
Kleiner Zschandgrund
Valley
Glöckner
Peak
Münzstein
Peak
Klimmerstein
Peak
Rauschentorwächter
Peak
Nordöstlicher Wachturm
Peak
Zyklopenmauer
Peak
Rauschenkuppe
Peak
Domerker
Peak
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Teufelsmauer
Cliff
Hirschquellenturm
Peak
Lehnsteignadel
Peak
Urvieh
Peak
Steinlochturm
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Gellchensteine
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Heidematz
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Wespenturm
Peak
Rübezahlturm
Peak
Kleiner Winterberg
Peak
Südlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Boofe in den oberen Hirschleckschlüchten
Rock shelter
III. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Böser Turm
Peak
Prinz Karneval
Peak
Eckzahn
Peak
Winklerturm
Peak
Neuer Wildenstein
Ruins
Kleine Bergoase
Campsite
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Mittlerer Lagerwächter
Peak
Nasser Grund
Valley
Promenadenturm
Peak
Lehnwächter
Peak
Rauschenspitze
Peak
Spitzkegel
Peak
Breite-Kluft-Wand
Peak
Hallodri
Peak
Lehnhorn
Peak
Doppelturm
Peak
Zufallswand
Peak
Heidewand
Peak
Glocke
Peak
Hebamme
Peak
Wilderer
Peak
Hohler Turm
Peak
Neuer Wildenstein
Peak
Ochsenkopf
Peak
Wildensteinwand
Peak
Rauschensteiner Nadel
Peak
Untere Winterbergspitze
Peak
Winterbergscheibe
Peak
Winterbergwächter
Peak
Doppeltürmchen
Peak
II. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Lärchenturm
Peak
Pionierturm
Peak
Bewachsener Turm
Peak
Östlicher Rauschenturm
Peak
Nachbar
Peak
Rauschenstein
Peak
Südwestlicher Wachturm
Peak
Wurzelkopf
Peak
Feldschmiede
Peak
Kleiner Gratturm
Peak
Lehnwand
Peak
Gamsturm
Peak
Siamesische Zwillinge, Dick
Peak
Vorderer Verborgener Turm
Peak
Lehnkuppel
Peak
Mittlerer Verborgener Turm
Peak
Top sights
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Richters Born
Spring
Lichtenhainer Wasserfall
Waterfall
Blasketurm
Peak
Kuhstallscheibe
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Großer Winterberg
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Aussicht Kuhstall
Viewpoint
Kuhstall
Attraction
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Münzborn
Spring
Ostrauer Mühle
Campsite
Kulissenwächter
Peak
Eichenbornquelle
Spring
Wappen
Peak
Kleiner Zschandgrund
Valley
Glöckner
Peak
Münzstein
Peak
Klimmerstein
Peak
Rauschentorwächter
Peak
Nordöstlicher Wachturm
Peak
Zyklopenmauer
Peak
Rauschenkuppe
Peak
Domerker
Peak
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Teufelsmauer
Cliff
Hirschquellenturm
Peak
Lehnsteignadel
Peak
Urvieh
Peak
Steinlochturm
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Gellchensteine
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Heidematz
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Wespenturm
Peak
Rübezahlturm
Peak
Kleiner Winterberg
Peak
Südlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Boofe in den oberen Hirschleckschlüchten
Rock shelter
III. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Böser Turm
Peak
Prinz Karneval
Peak
Eckzahn
Peak
Winklerturm
Peak
Neuer Wildenstein
Ruins
Kleine Bergoase
Campsite
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Mittlerer Lagerwächter
Peak
Nasser Grund
Valley
Promenadenturm
Peak
Lehnwächter
Peak
Rauschenspitze
Peak
Spitzkegel
Peak
Breite-Kluft-Wand
Peak
Hallodri
Peak
Lehnhorn
Peak
Doppelturm
Peak
Zufallswand
Peak
Heidewand
Peak
Glocke
Peak
Hebamme
Peak
Wilderer
Peak
Hohler Turm
Peak
Neuer Wildenstein
Peak
Ochsenkopf
Peak
Wildensteinwand
Peak
Rauschensteiner Nadel
Peak
Untere Winterbergspitze
Peak
Winterbergscheibe
Peak
Winterbergwächter
Peak
Doppeltürmchen
Peak
II. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Lärchenturm
Peak
Pionierturm
Peak
Bewachsener Turm
Peak
Östlicher Rauschenturm
Peak
Nachbar
Peak
Rauschenstein
Peak
Südwestlicher Wachturm
Peak
Wurzelkopf
Peak
Feldschmiede
Peak
Kleiner Gratturm
Peak
Lehnwand
Peak
Gamsturm
Peak
Siamesische Zwillinge, Dick
Peak
Vorderer Verborgener Turm
Peak
Lehnkuppel
Peak
Mittlerer Verborgener Turm
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Head out on this 24.6-km circular trail near Bad Schandau, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 55 min to complete. This trail is great for camping, hiking, and rock climbing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
What is the expected weather this week for Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg?
Expected weather for Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg for the next 5 days is:
- Sat 19 September - 21 degrees/showers
- Sun 20 September - 15.3 degrees/clear
- Mon 21 September - 14.7 degrees/clear
- Tue 22 September - 15.1 degrees/clear
- Wed 23 September - 14.9 degrees/clear
Where is Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg located?
Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg?
Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg is considered a hard hike that covers 24.6 km, with an elevation gain of 1,026 m. It takes about 8–9 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 - Großer Winterberg?
Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg is considered a hard hike that covers 24.6 km, with an elevation gain of 1,026 m. It takes about 8–9 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg a circular?
Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg is a circular trail that covers 24.6 km, with an elevation gain of 1,026 m. It takes about 8–9 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 - Großer Winterberg?
Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg is a circular trail that covers 24.6 km, with an elevation gain of 1,026 m. It takes about 8–9 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 - Großer Winterberg?
Dogs may be allowed on Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there waterfalls at Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg?
Yes, Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg has scenic views of Lichtenhainer Wasserfall, Viewpoint and Beuthenfall.
Are there scenic views at Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg?
Yes, Aussicht Kuhstall is located on Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg.
Are there rivers at Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg?
Yes, Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg is near Kirnitzsch.
Is camping allowed at Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg?
Camping is allowed on Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg 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 rock climbing allowed at Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg?
Rock climbing is allowed on Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg in Saxon Switzerland National Park. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Are there forests at Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg?
Yes, Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Ostrauer Mühle - Großer Winterberg, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on 15 September 2026 at 22:19 GMT+0