Best forest trails in Sebnitz

This route is the 4th stage of the Malerweg, a long-distance hiking trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This section leads from Altendorf to Neumannmühle. Highlights include the imposing Schrammsteine with the famous Schrammstein viewpoint, the Lichtenhainer Waterfall, and the massive Kuhstall rock arch, which is reached via the narrow Himmelsleiter. Overnight stays are available at inns in the Kirnitzschtal valley; camping is prohibited in the national park. Sure-footedness and a...

Adventurous hiking trail with many highlights in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This adventurous year-round hike leads to the Kuhstall viewing plateau and the Lichtenhain waterfall in the popular Kirnitzschtal valley. The Kuhstallstrasse and the Kuhstall are particularly popular. The starting and finishing point is at the Kirschnitz Valley Railway "Lichtenhainer Wasserfall". (Bus journey possible) You will pass the largest rock gate in Saxon Switzerland. To the cowshed, the...

Exciting and varied hiking trail in Saxon, Switzerland, Saxony. It starts in Bad Schandau. The adventure begins with riding an 80-year-old tram, the Kirnitzschtalbahn, from Bad Schandau to Beuthenfall. You can visit the spectacular Lichtenhain waterfall, which is the starting point for the hike. The "Kuhstall" offers a nice place to take a break - but it can get very crowded there. Then it goes on to the new Widerstein and via the Fremdenweg and the Königsstraße to the Idargrotte. Many...

Challenging and varied circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park near Sebnitz, Saxony. This scenic circular hike starts at the "Nasser Grund" hiking car park in the Kirnitzsch Valley and leads via the "Kleinen Dom" and "Großen Winterberg" up to the "Carolafelsen". Here you can take a break and enjoy the fantastic panoramic view. We continue into the wildly romantic gorge "Wilde Hölle". Increased alertness, a head for heights and sure-footedness are required here - iron hooks were...

Fabulous circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This fantastic excursion can begin at the Lichtenhain Waterfall car park, which is subject to a fee. You can also take an 80-year-old tram, the Kirnitzschtalbahn, from Bad Schandau to Beuthenfall. There the spectacular Lichtenhain waterfall can be visited. Continue to the popular "Kuhstall" where you can take a break - but be aware that it can get very crowded. Then it goes on to the Neuen Widerstein and via the...

Scenic climbing tour in Sebnitz, Saxony, Germany. This is a tour with great views and good climbing opportunities. Climbing harnesses can be hired for protection at the visitor center in Bad Schandau. The first part of the route crosses the Affensteinpromenade, the second part leads into a narrow crevice and continues along the ridge path. There are always beautiful views. At the end, the route climbs out onto the Affensteinpromenade. Here the route turns left onto the long promenade to...

This spectacular route leads through the heart of Saxon Switzerland and connects two of the most impressive rock formations in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The trail usually starts at the Lichtenhain waterfall and opens up the area around the Neuer Wildenstein. It runs along a challenging mixture of historic hiking trails, steep rock steps (stairs) and narrow, rooty forest paths. A central highlight is the mighty Kuhstall rock gate, the second largest natural gate in the mountains, as well...

Adventurous hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route leads through the Dietrichsgrund and makes an interesting loop through the impressive rock formations of Saxon Switzerland. The hike can be started at the Beuthenfall car park, which is subject to a fee. There is also a bus stop there. There are several via ferratas on the route, which are signposted for experienced climbers, so you should bring sufficient experience and your climbing equipment with...

Panoramic loop Lichtenhain, Saxony. The hike begins in Lichtenhain at the parking lot on the main road. From there it goes over the Hörnelweg and finally the Folgeweg in the direction of Beuthenfall, which can be visited optionally. The Dietrichsgrund leads up to the impressive rock formations of the Affenstein Promenade - one of the most famous highlights of Saxon Switzerland. On the way, a detour to the magnificent Idagrotte is worthwhile. A bit downhill from the Schrammsteinen, the way...