Best trails near Bärenfangwände

This route is stage 5 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from the Neumannmühle in the Kirnitzsch Valley to the border village of Schmilka. Highlights include the Arnstein rock and the steep climb through the Wolfsschlüchte to the Großer Winterberg, the second-highest mountain in Saxon Switzerland, before descending into the organic village of Schmilka with its historic water mill. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. From the Neumannmühle you hike along a wide forest road (yellow line) into the Großer Zschand. This dry valley, initially with a cool, damp cellar climate, leads into the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Later you reach the historic Zeughaus - now an inn. In the days of Elector Augustus of Saxony (1526-1586), it was a base for hunting around the Großer Winterberg. It...

Panoramic hike to the Winterstein, Saxony. This moderately difficult hike leads to the panoramic rock massif of the Winterstein in the Saxon Switzerland National Park. The ascent is quite adventurous and requires a good level of fitness. The start and end point is in the Kirnitzschtal at the paid parking lot of the Lichtenhainer waterfall. The route to the Großer Zschand leads between steep walls overgrown with greenery. First it goes quite steeply uphill to the impressive Felsentor...

Varied hike from the Neumannsmühle in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The route begins at the Neumannmühle, where you can park or travel by bus. Along the Zeughausstrasse it goes through the Saxon Switzerland National Park to the Großer Reitsteig. Many serpentines lead to the Great Edelweiß Tower. From there it goes down through the Hickel Gorges and the dry valley of Großer Zschand. After the valley follows the ascent via the Goldsteig up to the excellent Goldstein viewpoint. The Roßsteig leads...

Popular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This hike leads through the core zone of Saxon Switzerland. Highlights of the route are the Great Winterberg, the Arsenal, the Kirnitzschtal, the Hickel Cave and the wildly romantic Richterschluchte. It begins at the paid parking lot in Schmilka with a steep ascent over the mountain path in the direction of Großer Winterberg. Once there, a magnificent view rewards the ascent. The Roßsteig leads past the old arsenal, which is open...

Popular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park leads from the Grosser Winterberg first over the Roßsteig in the direction of Teichstein, from where you have a wonderful view of the national park. The Altes Zeughaus am Teichsteinblick also offers refreshments. The Affenstein Promenade is reached next via the Reitsteig. It runs on a medium sandstone level around the entire Affensteingebirge and is not a developed hiking trail....

Demanding hiking route from Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf, Saxony. This varied hiking route leads from Schmilka to Hinterhermsdorf. It goes to many beautiful vantage points and rock formations such as the Small Bastion, the Winter Mountain Guardian, the Large Winter Mountain, Kipphorn View, Richter Gorge Tower, Goldstein View and Great Pond Stone. In addition to these natural highlights, there are some optional detours along the way. The trails are a mix of forest trails, paths and some...