Schrammstein Loop
100% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
10.3kmLength
472mElevation gain
3.5–4hrEstimated time
Circular
Panormaic circular hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony.
You start at the parking lot at the Hotel Forsthaus. There is also the Forsthaus bus stop to arrive by bus. First a piece on the Flößersteig it goes on the Mühlweg. Finally, turn left and reach the wild meadow with a bench that invites you to rest.
After the rest, it goes to the impressive Schrammsteinen: a piece between the rocks and then south along the Schrammsteinweg with a detour to the famous Schrammstein viewpoint. The Obrigensteig and then the Lattengrund lead to the road where you turn right and start your way back.
Highlights:
- Local natural landscapes
- Schrammstein and Schrammstein view
- Obersteig
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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
Ostrauer Mühle
Campsite
Steinschluchtwand
Peak
Obrigenwand
Peak
Götze
Peak
Nasse Tilke
Valley
Rübezahlkeule
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Teufelsmauer
Cliff
Gellchensteine
Peak
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
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
Elbaussicht
Viewpoint
Historische Hütte Bergwacht S3
Ruins
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
Saurier
Peak
Hinterer Torsteinkegel
Peak
Unterer Lagerwächter
Peak
Top sights
Ostervorturm
Peak
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Hirschzahn
Peak
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Schießgrundscheibe
Peak
Hüttenwart
Peak
Schwager
Peak
Ostrauer Mühle
Campsite
Steinschluchtwand
Peak
Obrigenwand
Peak
Götze
Peak
Nasse Tilke
Valley
Rübezahlkeule
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Teufelsmauer
Cliff
Gellchensteine
Peak
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
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
Elbaussicht
Viewpoint
Historische Hütte Bergwacht S3
Ruins
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
Saurier
Peak
Hinterer Torsteinkegel
Peak
Unterer Lagerwächter
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Try this 10.3-km circular trail near Bad Schandau, Saxony. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 28 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Schrammstein Loop?
Expected weather for Schrammstein Loop for the next 5 days is:
- Sat 19 September - 18.4 degrees/showers
- Sun 20 September - 16.5 degrees/drizzle
- Mon 21 September - 16.6 degrees/clear
- Tue 22 September - 18.8 degrees/clear
- Wed 23 September - 16.3 degrees/showers
Where is Schrammstein Loop located?
Schrammstein Loop is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Schrammstein Loop?
Schrammstein Loop is considered a moderate hike that covers 10.3 km, with an elevation gain of 472 m. It takes about 3.5–4 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Schrammstein Loop?
Schrammstein Loop is considered a moderate hike that covers 10.3 km, with an elevation gain of 472 m. It takes about 3.5–4 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Schrammstein Loop a circular?
Schrammstein Loop is a circular trail that covers 10.3 km, with an elevation gain of 472 m. It takes about 3.5–4 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 Schrammstein Loop?
Schrammstein Loop is a circular trail that covers 10.3 km, with an elevation gain of 472 m. It takes about 3.5–4 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 Schrammstein Loop?
Dogs may be allowed on Schrammstein Loop. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Schrammstein Loop?
Schrammstein Loop is open all year round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Schrammstein Loop?
According to trailgoers, Schrammstein Loop is usually somewhat busy. Schrammstein Loop is open all year round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at Schrammstein Loop?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Schrammstein Loop features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Schrammsteinaussicht and Elbaussicht.
Is camping allowed at Schrammstein Loop?
Camping is allowed on Schrammstein Loop in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Are there forests at Schrammstein Loop?
Yes, Schrammstein Loop is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Schrammstein Loop?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Schrammstein Loop, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on 18 September 2026 at 02:36 GMT+0