Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege
73% of reviewers say this trail is hard
6.1kmLength
375mElevation gain
Circular
Panoramic hike from Schmilka in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony.
There are some exciting climbs to climb on this hike.
Starting from the Elbkai in Schmilka, it goes steadily uphill over the root path in the direction of the first staircase - the Rotkehlchenstiege, which is one of the most popular in Saxon Switzerland. Up a number of steps, this leads into the varied, almost 500 m long back path, which consists of iron stairs and jagged rocks. In the midst of the famous rock formations of the famous Schrammsteine you have a great view.
From the highest point it goes downhill via the Holy Stiege to the Heringsgrund. The round closes and you return to the starting point via the Ebleitenweg and the Wurzelweg.
Some ladders, steps and stones have to be overcome, which is why sure-footedness and a head for heights are advantageous and sturdy shoes are recommended.
Highlights:
- Adventurous stairs
- Magnificent views
- Schrammsteine
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Top sights
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Erlsgrund
Valley
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Promenadensäule
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Bussardboofe
Rock shelter
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Dorn
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
Peak
Brechstange
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Schwarzes Horn
Peak
III. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Böser Turm
Peak
Steinmetz
Peak
Heiliger Wenzel
Peak
Alter Bock
Peak
Zerborstener Stein
Peak
Zerborstene Wand
Peak
Bussard
Peak
Promenadenturm
Peak
Heringsgrundnadel
Peak
Mittlerer Bussardturm
Peak
Hinterer Bussardturm
Peak
Spieß
Peak
Rotkehlchenturm
Peak
Ülmtülp
Peak
II. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Lärchenturm
Peak
Pionierturm
Peak
Rauschensteiner Turm
Peak
Ilmenquelle
Spring
Flohspitze
Peak
Gerbingspitze
Peak
Rauschenkopf
Peak
Heringsgrundscheibe
Peak
Gamshornwächter
Peak
Heringsgrundwächter
Peak
Weißhorn
Peak
Wackerzacke
Peak
Furz
Peak
Bussardwand
Peak
Windspitze
Peak
Muschelkopf
Peak
Heringsschwanz
Peak
Bonbon
Peak
Pfadfinder
Peak
Fluchtwand
Peak
Flüchtling
Peak
Sprunghorn
Peak
Lehnnadel
Peak
Lolaturm
Peak
Schustergrund
Valley
Boofe unterhalb der Busswardwand
Rock shelter
Top sights
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Erlsgrund
Valley
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Promenadensäule
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Bussardboofe
Rock shelter
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Dorn
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
Peak
Brechstange
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Schwarzes Horn
Peak
III. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Böser Turm
Peak
Steinmetz
Peak
Heiliger Wenzel
Peak
Alter Bock
Peak
Zerborstener Stein
Peak
Zerborstene Wand
Peak
Bussard
Peak
Promenadenturm
Peak
Heringsgrundnadel
Peak
Mittlerer Bussardturm
Peak
Hinterer Bussardturm
Peak
Spieß
Peak
Rotkehlchenturm
Peak
Ülmtülp
Peak
II. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Lärchenturm
Peak
Pionierturm
Peak
Rauschensteiner Turm
Peak
Ilmenquelle
Spring
Flohspitze
Peak
Gerbingspitze
Peak
Rauschenkopf
Peak
Heringsgrundscheibe
Peak
Gamshornwächter
Peak
Heringsgrundwächter
Peak
Weißhorn
Peak
Wackerzacke
Peak
Furz
Peak
Bussardwand
Peak
Windspitze
Peak
Muschelkopf
Peak
Heringsschwanz
Peak
Bonbon
Peak
Pfadfinder
Peak
Fluchtwand
Peak
Flüchtling
Peak
Sprunghorn
Peak
Lehnnadel
Peak
Lolaturm
Peak
Schustergrund
Valley
Boofe unterhalb der Busswardwand
Rock shelter
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Get to know this 6.1-km circular trail near Bad Schandau, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and rock climbing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.
What is the expected weather this week for Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege?
Expected weather for Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege for the next 5 days is:
- Tue 22 September - 16.1 degrees/clear
- Wed 23 September - 12.9 degrees/showers
- Thu 24 September - 14.6 degrees/drizzle
- Fri 25 September - 19 degrees/drizzle
- Sat 26 September - 19.8 degrees/clear
Where is Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege located?
Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are dogs allowed on Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege?
Dogs may be allowed on Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege?
April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege.
How busy is Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege?
According to trailgoers, Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege is usually busy. April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege.
Is rock climbing allowed at Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege?
Rock climbing is allowed on Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege in Saxon Switzerland National Park. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Are there forests at Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege?
Yes, Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Does Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege include a scramble?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege includes scrambling. The trail may include boulders or other large obstacles to climb over. Watch your footing and wear footwear with good traction.
Is Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege rocky?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Schmilka: Rorkehlchenstiege - Heilige Stiege includes rocky terrain. Watch your footing and wear footwear with good traction.
Last updated on 22 September 2026 at 01:29 GMT+0