Best trails near Breiter Stein
4.3(61 reviews)
Want to check out Breiter Stein from the trail? Good news: 7 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Breiter Stein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (26)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis picturesque route leads through the easternmost tip of Saxon Switzerland, right on the border with the Czech Republic. The trail opens up the unspoilt rocky landscape around the state-approved resort of Hinterhermsdorf and runs along a varied mix of historic cobbled paths, rooty forest trails and impressive rock steps. A key highlight is the proximity to the Kirnitzschklamm gorge and the viewpoints such as the Weifberg tower, which offers a 360-degree view of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains...
- 4.0 (15)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrNatural loop trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. A hiking experience close to nature, almost wild in some places, awaits you on this route in the German-Czech border area. You follow the Kirnitzsch for several kilometers, which makes its way towards the Elbe through gorges dug deep into the sandstone. A real highlight is the boat trip in the footsteps of the timber rafters from the Lower Lock to the Upper Lock. Sturdy shoes and sure-footedness, especially in wet weather...
- 3.5 (5)·Hard·12.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis wildly romantic and deeply relaxing hike leads through one of the most beautiful valleys of Saxon Switzerland. The trail follows the winding course of the Kirnitzsch, a small river that has carved deep into the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, following a mixture of level forest paths, narrow riverside trails, and historic bridge crossings. A central highlight is the gentle sound of the water amidst high rock faces, often accompanied by the sight of the historic Kirnitzschtal Tramway, the...
- 4.1 (8)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrBeautiful hiking trip in Hinterhermsdorf, Saxony. A nice trip around Hinterhermsdorf with beautiful views of the local natural landscape. Hinterhermsdorf is right on the Czech border. It is a district of the town of Sebnitz in the Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district in Saxony. There is the starting and ending point. There are several parking lots. Beautiful forest paths lead through the Reißersgrund to Niedermühle and finally through the beautiful Kirnitzschtal along the river...
- 4.5 (6)·Hard·13.8 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrA varied circular route through the Saxon Switzerland National Park. This tour starts in Hinterhermsdorf. This route takes you through Saxon Switzerland, where wonderful views of the varied natural landscapes await you. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful prospects - Diverse natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Saxon Switzerland
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·23.8 mi·Est. 12–13 hrA scenic hike in the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czech Republic This hike through the Kreibitzer Mountains starts in Hinterhermsdorf and follows the course of an event organized by DWBV eV on April 22nd, 2019. Until you cross the border you walk through the Saxon Switzerland National Park, in the Czech Republic you continue through the Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Via Doubice, Chribsky vrch, Mlyny, Kytlice and Klic you finally reach the destination in Svor. The route can be...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Breiter Stein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Breiter Stein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Breiter Stein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Breiter Stein is Hinterhermsdorf Round, which has a 4.5 star rating from 26 reviews. This trail is 8.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,430 ft.
What is the longest trail near Breiter Stein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Breiter Stein is Kreibitzer Gebirge ab Hinterhermsdorf [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 23.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Breiter Stein?
Breiter Stein: With an ascent of 4,685 ft, Kreibitzer Gebirge ab Hinterhermsdorf [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Kirnitzschtal - Weifberg with 2,309 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Breiter Stein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Breiter Stein is Kirnitzschtal - Weifberg with a 3.5-star rating from 5 reviews.
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- Auf dem historischen Flößersteig an der Kirnitzsch
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- Mitteldorf - Lichtenhain Waterfall
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- Altendorf - Ostrauer Mühle - Bad Schandau
- Saupsdorf - Sächsische Schweiz mit Arnsteinklippen und Kleinsteinhöhle
- Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus
- From Sebnitz via the Panorama Trail to Bad Schandau
- Zu zwei sagenhaften Ausblicken: Goldstein und Kipphorn
- Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe
- Hinterhermsdorf - River Kirnitzsch with boat trip border hike
- Wandern um Lichtenhain
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