Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer
50% of reviewers say this trail is hard
8.7kmLength
502mElevation gain
Circular
Popular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony.
This route in Saxon Switzerland leads to the Schmilka rock area. This circular hike takes you from the car park to the famous rock formations of the Schrammsteine, including the Schrammstein viewpoint and the Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer climbing areas. You should bring experience and your own equipment for the optional climbing.
Breathtaking views await, such as the Breite-Kluft view. The route starts with a steep ascent. After that, you move with only a few ups and downs, mostly on the plateau. Sure-footedness, a head for heights and sturdy footwear are recommended.
Caution! Some of the paths are difficult to recognise and not well signposted. The route includes some narrow passages.
Highlights of the route:
- Wonderful views
- Varied natural landscapes
- Local flora and fauna
- Climbing opportunities
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Top sights
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Gutebierwände
Cliff
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Schwager
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Breite-Kluft-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Klimmerstein
Peak
Rauschentorwächter
Peak
Nordöstlicher Wachturm
Peak
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Rauschenkuppe
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Teufelsturm
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Langer Grund
Valley
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Schrammsteinturm
Peak
Brechstange
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
Elbtalwächter
Peak
Eckzahn
Peak
Winklerturm
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band nordöstlich der Falknertürme
Rock shelter
Schrammsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Nördlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Hoher Torstein
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Bussard
Peak
Promenadenturm
Peak
Heringsgrundnadel
Peak
Mittlerer Bussardturm
Peak
Hinterer Bussardturm
Peak
Spieß
Peak
Rotkehlchenturm
Peak
Lehnwächter
Peak
Ülmtülp
Peak
Rauschenspitze
Peak
Spitzkegel
Peak
Breite-Kluft-Wand
Peak
Hallodri
Peak
Lehnhorn
Peak
Doppelturm
Peak
Zufallswand
Peak
Pionierturm
Peak
Östlicher Rauschenturm
Peak
Nachbar
Peak
Rauschenstein
Peak
Südwestlicher Wachturm
Peak
Elbaussicht
Viewpoint
Historische Hütte Bergwacht S3
Ruins
Boofe auf dem oberen Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
Boofe am Teufelsturm
Rock shelter
Boofe am Pionierturm, Ostseite
Rock shelter
Rauschensteiner Turm
Peak
Bergkristall
Peak
Rauschenkopf
Peak
Schrammsteine
Peak
Eunuch
Peak
Nichte
Peak
Säule
Peak
Schrammsteinwächter
Peak
Torsteinscheibe
Peak
Fotografenspitze
Peak
Südlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Östlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Dreifingerturm
Peak
Tante
Peak
Bergfex
Peak
Schrammsteinscheibe
Peak
Vorderer Torsteinkegel
Peak
Schrammsteinnadel
Peak
Westlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Nördlicher Osterturm
Peak
Südlicher Osterturm
Peak
Mittlerer Torstein
Peak
Top sights
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Gutebierwände
Cliff
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Schwager
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Breite-Kluft-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Klimmerstein
Peak
Rauschentorwächter
Peak
Nordöstlicher Wachturm
Peak
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Rauschenkuppe
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Teufelsturm
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Langer Grund
Valley
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Schrammsteinturm
Peak
Brechstange
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
Elbtalwächter
Peak
Eckzahn
Peak
Winklerturm
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band nordöstlich der Falknertürme
Rock shelter
Schrammsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Nördlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Hoher Torstein
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Bussard
Peak
Promenadenturm
Peak
Heringsgrundnadel
Peak
Mittlerer Bussardturm
Peak
Hinterer Bussardturm
Peak
Spieß
Peak
Rotkehlchenturm
Peak
Lehnwächter
Peak
Ülmtülp
Peak
Rauschenspitze
Peak
Spitzkegel
Peak
Breite-Kluft-Wand
Peak
Hallodri
Peak
Lehnhorn
Peak
Doppelturm
Peak
Zufallswand
Peak
Pionierturm
Peak
Östlicher Rauschenturm
Peak
Nachbar
Peak
Rauschenstein
Peak
Südwestlicher Wachturm
Peak
Elbaussicht
Viewpoint
Historische Hütte Bergwacht S3
Ruins
Boofe auf dem oberen Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
Boofe am Teufelsturm
Rock shelter
Boofe am Pionierturm, Ostseite
Rock shelter
Rauschensteiner Turm
Peak
Bergkristall
Peak
Rauschenkopf
Peak
Schrammsteine
Peak
Eunuch
Peak
Nichte
Peak
Säule
Peak
Schrammsteinwächter
Peak
Torsteinscheibe
Peak
Fotografenspitze
Peak
Südlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Östlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Dreifingerturm
Peak
Tante
Peak
Bergfex
Peak
Schrammsteinscheibe
Peak
Vorderer Torsteinkegel
Peak
Schrammsteinnadel
Peak
Westlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Nördlicher Osterturm
Peak
Südlicher Osterturm
Peak
Mittlerer Torstein
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Get to know this 8.7-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 best times to visit this trail are March through October.
What is the expected weather this week for Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer?
Expected weather for Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer for the next 5 days is:
- Sat 26 September - 21.2 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 21.3 degrees/clear
- Mon 28 September - 21.9 degrees/clear
- Tue 29 September - 20.9 degrees/clear
- Wed 30 September - 21 degrees/clear
Where is Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer located?
Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are dogs allowed on Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer?
Dogs may be allowed on Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer?
March to October is the most popular time of year to visit Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer.
How busy is Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer?
According to trailgoers, Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer is usually busy. March to October is the most popular time of year to visit Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer.
Are there scenic views at Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Breite-Kluft-Aussicht, Schrammsteinaussicht and Elbaussicht.
Is rock climbing allowed at Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer?
Rock climbing is allowed on Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer in Saxon Switzerland National Park. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer a via ferrata route?
Yes, Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer is a via ferrata route in Saxon Switzerland National Park that requires special equipment and extra planning.
Are there forests at Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer?
Yes, Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Does Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer include a scramble?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer 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 Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer rocky?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Schmilka Rock Area - Kleiner Falknerturm and Jungfer includes rocky terrain. Watch your footing and wear footwear with good traction.
Last updated on 26 September 2026 at 15:53 GMT+0