Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg
62% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
8.2kmLength
485mElevation gain
3–3.5hrEstimated time
Circular
Panoramic hiking tour in Bad Schandau, Saxony.
This tour starts at the car park at the ferry landing stage in Schmilka. The hike leads along challenging and sometimes steep forest paths up to the Verborgenes Horn. A head for heights is required for some passages. The effort is rewarded with fantastic views. This route is accessible all year round and also makes for a lovely winter walk.
The route is only suitable for dogs to a very limited extent, as it is partly over steep metal steps.
Highlights of the tour:
- Wonderful views
- Varied natural landscape
- Local flora and fauna
- Refreshment stops
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Top sights
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Neue Wenzelwand
Peak
Erlsgrund
Valley
Großer Winterberg
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Kulissenwächter
Peak
Promenadensäule
Peak
Kleiner Zschandgrund
Valley
Rollenturm
Peak
Bergfried
Peak
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Bussardboofe
Rock shelter
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Dorn
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
Peak
Brechstange
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Schwarzes Horn
Peak
Frienstein
Peak
Lehrpfad zur Waldentwicklung nach dem Waldbrand 2022
Attraction
III. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Böser Turm
Peak
Boofe am Kleinen Kuhstall
Rock shelter
Nasser Grund
Valley
Steinmetz
Peak
Heiliger Wenzel
Peak
Alter Bock
Peak
Bussard
Peak
Heringsgrundnadel
Peak
Mittlerer Bussardturm
Peak
Hinterer Bussardturm
Peak
Spieß
Peak
Rotkehlchenturm
Peak
Untertan
Peak
Friensteinwächter
Peak
Vergessener Kegel
Peak
Schandauer Turm
Peak
Kleiner Amboß
Peak
Schneeberger Nadel
Peak
Hinterer Schneeberger Turm
Peak
Abendturm
Peak
Püschnerturm
Peak
Siegfried
Peak
Bergfriednadel
Peak
Kleiner Kuhstall
Cave
II. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Lärchenturm
Peak
Bewachsener Turm
Peak
Rauschensteiner Turm
Peak
Ilmenquelle
Spring
Flohspitze
Peak
Satanskopf
Peak
Gerbingspitze
Peak
Heringsgrundscheibe
Peak
Gamshornwächter
Peak
Heringsgrundwächter
Peak
Weißhorn
Peak
Wackerzacke
Peak
Bussardwand
Peak
Windspitze
Peak
Muschelkopf
Peak
Heringsschwanz
Peak
Bonbon
Peak
Pfadfinder
Peak
Fluchtwand
Peak
Flüchtling
Peak
Verwitterter Turm
Peak
Vorderer Schneeberger Turm
Peak
Schneeberger Spitze
Peak
Kleiner Schartenkopf
Peak
Frühlingsturm
Peak
Großer Schartenkopf
Peak
Hinterer Spätling
Peak
Vorderer Spätling
Peak
Vorderer Versteckter Turm
Peak
Hinterer Versteckter Turm
Peak
Winterbergnadel
Peak
Sprunghorn
Peak
Lehnnadel
Peak
Lolaturm
Peak
Schustergrund
Valley
Heringsteinkegel
Peak
Top sights
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Neue Wenzelwand
Peak
Erlsgrund
Valley
Großer Winterberg
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Kulissenwächter
Peak
Promenadensäule
Peak
Kleiner Zschandgrund
Valley
Rollenturm
Peak
Bergfried
Peak
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Bussardboofe
Rock shelter
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Dorn
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
Peak
Brechstange
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Schwarzes Horn
Peak
Frienstein
Peak
Lehrpfad zur Waldentwicklung nach dem Waldbrand 2022
Attraction
III. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Böser Turm
Peak
Boofe am Kleinen Kuhstall
Rock shelter
Nasser Grund
Valley
Steinmetz
Peak
Heiliger Wenzel
Peak
Alter Bock
Peak
Bussard
Peak
Heringsgrundnadel
Peak
Mittlerer Bussardturm
Peak
Hinterer Bussardturm
Peak
Spieß
Peak
Rotkehlchenturm
Peak
Untertan
Peak
Friensteinwächter
Peak
Vergessener Kegel
Peak
Schandauer Turm
Peak
Kleiner Amboß
Peak
Schneeberger Nadel
Peak
Hinterer Schneeberger Turm
Peak
Abendturm
Peak
Püschnerturm
Peak
Siegfried
Peak
Bergfriednadel
Peak
Kleiner Kuhstall
Cave
II. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Lärchenturm
Peak
Bewachsener Turm
Peak
Rauschensteiner Turm
Peak
Ilmenquelle
Spring
Flohspitze
Peak
Satanskopf
Peak
Gerbingspitze
Peak
Heringsgrundscheibe
Peak
Gamshornwächter
Peak
Heringsgrundwächter
Peak
Weißhorn
Peak
Wackerzacke
Peak
Bussardwand
Peak
Windspitze
Peak
Muschelkopf
Peak
Heringsschwanz
Peak
Bonbon
Peak
Pfadfinder
Peak
Fluchtwand
Peak
Flüchtling
Peak
Verwitterter Turm
Peak
Vorderer Schneeberger Turm
Peak
Schneeberger Spitze
Peak
Kleiner Schartenkopf
Peak
Frühlingsturm
Peak
Großer Schartenkopf
Peak
Hinterer Spätling
Peak
Vorderer Spätling
Peak
Vorderer Versteckter Turm
Peak
Hinterer Versteckter Turm
Peak
Winterbergnadel
Peak
Sprunghorn
Peak
Lehnnadel
Peak
Lolaturm
Peak
Schustergrund
Valley
Heringsteinkegel
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Discover this 8.2-km circular trail near Bad Schandau, Saxony. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 8 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, 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 - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg?
Expected weather for Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - 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 Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg located?
Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg?
Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg is considered a moderate hike that covers 8.2 km, with an elevation gain of 485 m. It takes about 3–3.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg?
Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg is considered a moderate hike that covers 8.2 km, with an elevation gain of 485 m. It takes about 3–3.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg a circular?
Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg is a circular trail that covers 8.2 km, with an elevation gain of 485 m. It takes about 3–3.5 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 Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg?
Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg is a circular trail that covers 8.2 km, with an elevation gain of 485 m. It takes about 3–3.5 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 Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg?
Dogs may be allowed on Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg?
April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg.
How busy is Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg?
According to trailgoers, Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg is usually busy. April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg.
Are there forests at Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg?
Yes, Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Is there wildlife at Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Schmilka - Verborgenes Horn - Grosser Winterberg in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on 18 September 2026 at 15:17 GMT+0