Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe
85% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
15.4kmLength
569mElevation gain
5–5.5hrEstimated time
Circular
Popular, scenic hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony.
The tour starts at the market square in Bad Schandau. It is possible to use one of the car parks there or arrive by bus. The ferry landing stage is also not far away.
The hike leads to the ladders of the Schrammsteine, along striking rocks and narrow paths. In addition to numerous marvelous views, the route also offers fairytale gorges and natural monuments.
The first highlight of the tour is the fascinating sandstone formations of the Schrammsteine. Once the route reaches the famous sandstone viewpoint, the second highlight of the tour to the north can already be seen - the 401-meter-high Hohe Liebe.
Highlights of the hike:
- View from Hohe Liebe to the Affensteine.
- Bizarre sandstone formations on the Wildschützensteig trail
- Schrammstein view with a great panorama
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Top sights
Ostervorturm
Peak
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Hirschzahn
Peak
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Schießgrundscheibe
Peak
Hüttenwart
Peak
Schwager
Peak
Falkenstein
Peak
Steinschluchtwand
Peak
Obrigenwand
Peak
Botanischer Garten
Garden
Götze
Peak
Nasse Tilke
Valley
Zinne
Peak
Rübezahlkeule
Peak
Hohe Liebe
Peak
Wolfgraben
Spring
Mädel
Peak
Gellchensteine
Peak
Langes Horn
Cliff
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Kleine Liebe
Peak
Boofe an der Westseite des hohen Torsteins
Rock shelter
Schrammsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Spitzer Turm
Peak
Viererturm
Peak
Max und Moritz
Peak
Gottfried-Bauch-Spitze
Peak
Kesselturm
Peak
Meurerturm
Peak
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Nördlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Rübezahl
Peak
Vorderer Torstein
Peak
Hoher Torstein
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Mittlerer Lagerwächter
Peak
Zahnsgrundwächter
Peak
Zahnsgrundturm
Peak
Kirnitzschwand
Peak
Kirnitzschturm
Peak
Emmabank
Viewpoint
Elbaussicht
Viewpoint
Historische Hütte Bergwacht S3
Ruins
Kräuterprojekt
Garden
Schlossbastei
Viewpoint
Sendig-Blick
Viewpoint
Schrammsteine
Peak
Hundsnase
Peak
Unbenannte Spitze
Peak
Schrammtorfreund
Peak
Zackenkrone
Peak
Bierdeckel
Peak
Flasche
Peak
Schrammtorwächter
Peak
Kelch
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
Pinguin
Peak
Oberer Lagerwächter
Peak
Saurier
Peak
Hinterer Torsteinkegel
Peak
Turnernadel
Peak
Unterer Lagerwächter
Peak
Knabe
Peak
Kladderadatsch
Peak
Schlossberg
Peak
Sicht zum lehnenden Fels
Viewpoint
Zahnsborn
Attraction
Top sights
Ostervorturm
Peak
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Hirschzahn
Peak
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Schießgrundscheibe
Peak
Hüttenwart
Peak
Schwager
Peak
Falkenstein
Peak
Steinschluchtwand
Peak
Obrigenwand
Peak
Botanischer Garten
Garden
Götze
Peak
Nasse Tilke
Valley
Zinne
Peak
Rübezahlkeule
Peak
Hohe Liebe
Peak
Wolfgraben
Spring
Mädel
Peak
Gellchensteine
Peak
Langes Horn
Cliff
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Kleine Liebe
Peak
Boofe an der Westseite des hohen Torsteins
Rock shelter
Schrammsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Spitzer Turm
Peak
Viererturm
Peak
Max und Moritz
Peak
Gottfried-Bauch-Spitze
Peak
Kesselturm
Peak
Meurerturm
Peak
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Nördlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Rübezahl
Peak
Vorderer Torstein
Peak
Hoher Torstein
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Mittlerer Lagerwächter
Peak
Zahnsgrundwächter
Peak
Zahnsgrundturm
Peak
Kirnitzschwand
Peak
Kirnitzschturm
Peak
Emmabank
Viewpoint
Elbaussicht
Viewpoint
Historische Hütte Bergwacht S3
Ruins
Kräuterprojekt
Garden
Schlossbastei
Viewpoint
Sendig-Blick
Viewpoint
Schrammsteine
Peak
Hundsnase
Peak
Unbenannte Spitze
Peak
Schrammtorfreund
Peak
Zackenkrone
Peak
Bierdeckel
Peak
Flasche
Peak
Schrammtorwächter
Peak
Kelch
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
Pinguin
Peak
Oberer Lagerwächter
Peak
Saurier
Peak
Hinterer Torsteinkegel
Peak
Turnernadel
Peak
Unterer Lagerwächter
Peak
Knabe
Peak
Kladderadatsch
Peak
Schlossberg
Peak
Sicht zum lehnenden Fels
Viewpoint
Zahnsborn
Attraction
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Explore this 15.4-km circular trail near Bad Schandau, Saxony. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 42 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 March through November.
What is the expected weather this week for Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe?
Expected weather for Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe 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 Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe located?
Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe?
Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe is considered a moderate hike that covers 15.4 km, with an elevation gain of 569 m. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe?
Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe is considered a moderate hike that covers 15.4 km, with an elevation gain of 569 m. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe a circular?
Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe is a circular trail that covers 15.4 km, with an elevation gain of 569 m. It takes about 5–5.5 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 Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe?
Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe is a circular trail that covers 15.4 km, with an elevation gain of 569 m. It takes about 5–5.5 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 Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe?
Dogs may be allowed on Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe?
March to November is the most popular time of year to visit Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe.
How busy is Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe?
According to trailgoers, Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe is usually busy. March to November is the most popular time of year to visit Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe.
Are there scenic views at Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Schrammsteinaussicht, Emmabank, Elbaussicht, Schlossbastei and Sendig-Blick.
Is Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe child-friendly?
Yes, many trailgoers have described Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe as good for children and families. Child-friendly trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
Is Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe is partially paved.
Are there forests at Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe?
Yes, Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Hohe Liebe, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on 16 September 2026 at 04:11 GMT+0