Best trails near Vogelherd
4.7(146 reviews)
Want to check out Vogelherd from the trail? Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Vogelherd are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (43)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrFabulous 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...
- 4.7 (45)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis tour through the Kirnitzschtal valley starts at the Ostrauer Mühle mill and takes visitors up into the spectacular world of the Schrammsteine. The trail first flows through shady forests before climbing the craggy sandstone cliffs via ladders and steps. From the Schrammstein viewpoint, there is a wide view over the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, where peregrine falcons circle and the bizarre rock needles rise out of the forest like petrified giants. Rare mosses and ferns typical of this...
- 4.2 (32)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrModerately 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...
- 4.7 (22)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The hike starts at the parking lot on Schaarweg. Several waterfalls and of course numerous sandstone formations ensure that there is always something new to discover. A lot can be explored on the Kuhstallplateau, where, among other things, the famous, 11 m high rock gate "Kuhstall" is located and the adventurous ladder to heaven can be climbed. From the cowshed it goes via the Räumichtweg to the Beuthensteig from...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPromising hiking tour in Bad Schandau, Saxony. Highlights of the hike at the winter solstice: Start and finish: Ostrau, hut at the “Kleine Liebe”. Course of the route: Kleine Liebe - Hohe Liebe - Kleiner Dom - Kleiner Winterberg - Kuhstall - Lichtenhain waterfall - Heidemühle - Beuthenfall - Butterweg - Kleine Liebe. You will encounter varied landscapes on the tour. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Vogelherd?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Vogelherd. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Vogelherd?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Vogelherd is Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine, which has a 4.6 star rating from 43 reviews. This trail is 8.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,342 ft.
What is the longest trail near Vogelherd?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Vogelherd is Wanderung zur Wintersonnenwende. This trail is estimated to be 11.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Vogelherd?
Vogelherd: With an ascent of 2,595 ft, Wanderung zur Wintersonnenwende has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine with 2,342 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Vogelherd?
The most popular and difficult trail near Vogelherd is Wanderung zur Wintersonnenwende with a 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews.
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