Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine
67% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
17.2kmLength
918mElevation gain
Circular
Popular circular route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony.
Several highlights are hiked along this route. The can start at the car park, which is subject to a charge, or at the "Grenzüberfahrt" bus stop in Schmilka.
The tour alternates between more manageable and strenuous sections, and overall, the time is quite demanding. The effort is rewarded with great views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
From the starting point, the route leads entirely pleasantly uphill via the root path out of the Schmilkaer Kessel in the direction of the Rübezahlturm. From there, we continue to the beautiful Idagrotte. After the Idagrotte follows the slightly more technically demanding Reitsteig, it is steep in parts but easily accessible with beams and stairs. A few exposed passages with insurance have to be denied as well. When it is wet and winter, you should bring sure-footedness. Finally, the Reitsteig leads to the next highlight of the tour - the Carolafelsen.
Finally, it goes to the last scenic part of the tour, the Schrammsteinen, with its impressive panoramas and the famous Schrammstein view. The Elbleitenweg leads back to the starting point.
Highlights of the hike:
- Impressive natural landscapes
- Picturesque peaks & valleys
- Beautiful views
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Top sights
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Gutebierwände
Cliff
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Idagrotte
Cave
Grottenwart
Peak
Neue Wenzelwand
Peak
Schwager
Peak
Erlsgrund
Valley
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Kulissenwächter
Peak
Heidelbeerturm
Peak
Wappen
Peak
Promenadensäule
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Breite-Kluft-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Rollenturm
Peak
Klimmerstein
Peak
Rauschentorwächter
Peak
Nordöstlicher Wachturm
Peak
Bergfried
Peak
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Rauschenkuppe
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Teufelsturm
Peak
Hirschquellenturm
Peak
Lehnsteignadel
Peak
Urvieh
Peak
Steinlochturm
Peak
Dorn
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Friensteinwarte
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Kleine Bastei
Viewpoint
Langer Grund
Valley
Müllerstein
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
Peak
Domnadel
Peak
Schrammsteinturm
Peak
Brechstange
Peak
Gamshornspitze
Peak
Schwarzes Horn
Peak
Frienstein
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
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
Elbtalwächter
Peak
Eckzahn
Peak
Winklerturm
Peak
Schrammsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Nördlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Nasser Grund
Valley
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
Top sights
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Gutebierwände
Cliff
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Idagrotte
Cave
Grottenwart
Peak
Neue Wenzelwand
Peak
Schwager
Peak
Erlsgrund
Valley
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Kulissenwächter
Peak
Heidelbeerturm
Peak
Wappen
Peak
Promenadensäule
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Breite-Kluft-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Rollenturm
Peak
Klimmerstein
Peak
Rauschentorwächter
Peak
Nordöstlicher Wachturm
Peak
Bergfried
Peak
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Rauschenkuppe
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Teufelsturm
Peak
Hirschquellenturm
Peak
Lehnsteignadel
Peak
Urvieh
Peak
Steinlochturm
Peak
Dorn
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Friensteinwarte
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Kleine Bastei
Viewpoint
Langer Grund
Valley
Müllerstein
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
Peak
Domnadel
Peak
Schrammsteinturm
Peak
Brechstange
Peak
Gamshornspitze
Peak
Schwarzes Horn
Peak
Frienstein
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
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
Elbtalwächter
Peak
Eckzahn
Peak
Winklerturm
Peak
Schrammsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Nördlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Nasser Grund
Valley
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
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Head out on this 17.2-km circular trail near Bad Schandau, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, rock climbing, and via ferrata, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine?
Expected weather for Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine 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 Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine located?
Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are dogs allowed on Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine?
Dogs may be allowed on Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine?
Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine is open all year round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine?
According to trailgoers, Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine is usually busy. Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine is open all year round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Breite-Kluft-Aussicht, Kleine Bastei and Schrammsteinaussicht.
Is rock climbing allowed at Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine?
Rock climbing is allowed on Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine in Saxon Switzerland National Park. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine a via ferrata route?
Yes, Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine is a via ferrata route in Saxon Switzerland National Park that requires special equipment and extra planning.
Are there forests at Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine?
Yes, Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Is there wildlife at Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Is there a fee required at Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine?
Yes, a fee is required at Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine. Check local park resources for more information.
Is Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine rocky?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Schmilka - Rübezahlturm - Carolafelsen - Schrammsteine includes rocky terrain. Watch your footing and wear footwear with good traction.
Last updated on 16 September 2026 at 23:02 GMT+0