Best trails near Ostrauer Mühle

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...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. The route starts at the Neumannmühle mill in the Kirnitzschtal valley and follows the yellow line markings. It leads between steep, green overgrown walls into the Großer Zschand. At the next major fork in the trail, at the junction to Zeughausstraße - marked with a red line, turn right and after a few minutes left (red line) to Winterstein, also known as Hinters Raubschloss. After a...

Versatile hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This is a moderate route over the Schrammsteine and through the Wilde Hölle and Höllentor on the Carolafelsen. The car park at Ostrauer Mühle is a good starting point for this tour through Saxon Switzerland. However, you can also reach the starting point by public transport. The round tour is characterized by smaller and larger hills and mountains and combines various attractions of Saxon Switzerland such as the Falkenstein viewpoint,...

Panoramic 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...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Easily accessible paths. No special skills required. This hike begins at the Beuthenfall stop in the Kirnitzschtal valley along historic paths. If you have time, you can take the Kirnitzschtalbahn - a moving monument that has been transporting hikers since 1898. The line is 8 kilometers long and the smallest line in Saxony. After crossing the Kirnitzsch, which is one of the cleanest rivers in Saxony, follow the Flößersteig nature trail...

Varied hike from Bad Schandau, Saxony. This scenic bike tour through the Saxon Switzerland National Park begins and ends in Bad Schandau. From there you cycle for a good half of the route along the Kirnitzschtalstrasse, following the course of the river of the same name. A detour to the Lichtenhainer waterfall can be planned on the route. Another detour follows to the cowshed. A bit of perseverance is required here. It goes steeply uphill and is rewarded with a magnificent view. Back to...

Varied loop in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The loop starts in Altendorf. Forest and meadow paths lead to the Ostrauer Mühle mill. From there, the trail continues along the Flößersteig and runs for the most part along the babbling Kirnitzsch through the picturesque valley to Bad Schandau. The Schlossberg and the Scloss ruins are passed before finally climbing over the Schillerblick to the Panoramaweg. Beautiful views accompany the route all the way back to Altendorf. There are many places to...

Versatile circular route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hike begins not far from Bad Schandau. The highlights on this path are the cathedral pillar, cathedral kerb, promenade tower, the monkey stones, the Schrammsteine and the shooting base. The starting and ending point is at the Ostrauer Mühle, where you can either use the parking spaces or travel by public transport. The construction path leads slightly but steadily uphill to the sand hole and the cathedral pillar....

Charming bike ride from Schmlka in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This is a beautiful bike ride that can be started in Schmilka. First you cycle along the Elbe on a well-developed bike path to Bad Schandau. There the route turns in the direction of Ostrauer Mühle and on to the Lichtenhainer waterfall and finally Lichtenhain. The route to get there leads mostly through shady forest. From Lichtenhain it goes via Mitteldorf, Altendorf and Wustmanndörfel back to Bad Schandau and back to the Elbe to...

Varied round trip in the Elbsandsteingebirge, Saxony, Germany. It starts at the Ostrauer Mühle campsite. From there, the path initially leads quite relaxed to the Lichtenhainer waterfall, mostly along the panorama path. It continues via the famous Felsentor Kuhstall to the Winterbergwächter and the Großer Winterberg. Here you can take a break and enjoy the view. Finally, you return to the starting point via the root path and the arsenal path. Highlights: - Lichtenhain waterfall - Kuhstall -...