Best wildlife trails in Hohnstein

This route is stage 3 of the Malerweg, a long-distance hiking trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This section leads from the castle town of Hohnstein to Altendorf. Highlights include the famous Brandaussicht viewpoint, offering sweeping views over the Polenztal valley, and the descent via 800 steps into the Tiefen Grund. The trail continues through the wild and romantic Kohlichtgraben and along the Sebnitz River to the end of the stage. Overnight stays are available at guesthouses...

Eventful walk in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The Schwedenlöcher are a popular destination in Saxon Switzerland. This rather short route leads down into the adventurous, gorge-like gorge, starting from the Bastei car park, which is subject to a fee. The path leads over the goose path to the Schwedenlochen, where it continues through rocky alleys, over 700 steps and some iron ladders. At the Schwedenturm you turn around and go back the same way. A certain level of fitness is required, but the...

Popular loop in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The Polenztal loop is worth a visit at any time of the year. This route accompanies the Polenz through the valley of the same name in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains of Saxon, Switzerland. In March, the most significant wild occurrence of the March Cup in Saxony can be admired here. The start and end points are at the paid parking lot P 3 Eiche. From there, it's always easy up and down the beautiful, shady valley. There are several...

Popular loop in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. One highlight follows the next on this varied loop through the Saxon Switzerland National Park. The Polenztal valley, known nationwide for its natural beauty, marks the start of the circular hike. From the set off at the car park at the Pension & Gasthaus Polenztal, the route passes several impressive viewpoints and wild rock formations such as the Hocksteinaussicht and the Grautschgrotte. The route follows idyllic paths...

Popular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This loop trail is fantastic for a nature outing. It leads from the Sachsenbergsiedlung (several parking spaces available) to the Bärengarten, which is located below Hohenstein Castle. It goes along the Hohnstein nature trail. The Halbenweg awaits with a nice detour to the Gautsch grotto. Other optional detours, for example to the fire pyramid, the quarry tower and the quarry needle are possible. Finally, the Neuweg leads...

Varied hiking tour in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. Whether beautiful forest paths, great views, exciting castles or calming watercourses - everything is on offer on this tour! Let's start in Hohenstein at the Polenztal car park. The path leads along the Polenz to Porschdorf. You follow the Polenztalweg for the entire time. Slightly up and down but without significant differences in altitude, it goes ahead. At the end of the Polenztalweg, we continue sharply left to the...

Popular circular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland A varied circular hike through the Märzenbecherwiesen NSG, the idyllic Polenztal, around the Steinberg and past the Heeselicht game reserve. The route can be started from the Bockmühle guesthouse as well as from Heeselicht. There are several rest stops along the way, including the Gasthof Bockmühle, the Scheibenmühle and the country hotel "Zum Erbgericht Heeselicht". This hike is particularly beautiful, but also very popular, in spring, when...

Family-friendly hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This hike into the Uttewalder Grund is a detour into the fairytale realm of Saxon Switzerland, which is almost effortless. Starting from the Bastei parking lot, which is subject to a charge, you first walk along the Forstmeisterweg, which soon becomes the Brückwaldweg. Here the route runs along the Uttewalder Grundbach stream and passes several viewpoints and monuments. Finally, the trail leads over the Schleifgrund to the Uttewalder Grund....