Best trails near Heringsturm
4.7(103 reviews)
Want to check out Heringsturm from the trail? Good news: 13 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 13 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Heringsturm are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.7 (19)·Hard·7.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrMagnificent nature hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This hike starts at the entrance to the Felsenmühle. It heads in a south-westerly direction along the Kleiner Zschandbach stream. Along various meadows and many mountains, the trail later leads to the Reitstieg and then via the Obere Affensteinpromenade to the Idagrotte - a fascinating work of nature. The Idagrotte is a fissure and stratified joint cave. It is located on the eastern side of the Frienstein and the special thing about it is...
- 4.7 (20)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The name of the hike is a long rock massif in beautiful Saxon Switzerland - the Winterstein. A medieval rock castle once stood on the 389 meter high rock, which is where the name Raubschloss comes from. The tour leads there, starting at the Elbe at the Neumannsmühle car park. Following the Kirnitzsch for a while, it finally heads south uphill to the Winterstein. From there and along the plateau you have a wonderful view. For quite a long stretch we...
- 4.8 (10)·Hard·12.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrVaried loop in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route leads right across the eastern Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The highlights of this route are the Großer Winterberg, the Lichtenhain Waterfall and the Zeughaus. The path to the Großer Winterberg is quite steep both on the ascent and descent, but very well developed. The tour goes through varied landscapes. There are wonderful nature experiences, sandstone formations, forests, waterfalls and the opportunity to observe wild...
- 4.7 (17)·Hard·11 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route through Saxon Switzerland leads to the highlights Carolafelsen, Elbleitenweg and Goldsteinaussicht. You hike through the core area of Saxon Switzerland through wild rock formations of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and have wonderful views from different vantage points. From the starting point, the ferry landing stage in Schmilka, the path initially leads steeply uphill via the mountain climb to what is...
- 4.0 (7)·Hard·9.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular Loop in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route leads around the Großer Winterberg in the core area of Saxon Switzerland. However, many other highlights of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains are to be admired. Magnificent views, narrow paths, and wild sandstone formations are not uncommon here. The loop leads over the small Winterberg, past the small Bärenhorn, the Bärfangkanzel, the armory, and much more. The start and end point is at the Grossen Winterberg. From there, it is...
- 4.6 (7)·Hard·12 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrPopular circular route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This great route offers you many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and also a lot of variety. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Saxon Switzerland
- 4.4 (8)·Hard·19.7 mi·Est. 10–11 hrPanoramic loop in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This tour is through the beautiful Saxon Switzerland and runs through varied landscapes. However, it is quite long, which is why a certain level of fitness and hiking experience should be brought along. This extensive hike begins in the south of the idyllic village of Hinterhermsdorf. From there, the Dorfbachweg leads into the Kirnitzsch valley, where you follow the course of the river of the same name for a while. Turning left...
- 4.7 (5)·Hard·16.8 mi·Est. 9–10 hrVersatile hike through Saxon Switzerland from Neumannsmühle, Saxony. This extensive tour has a number of highlights of Saxon Switzerland to offer. From the Neumannsmühle it goes to the Knorre, which leads to the popular Königsweg of Saxon Switzerland. Along the Königsweg you have beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The Reitsteig finally leads to some of the most famous rock formations in Saxon Switzerland - the Affensteinen along the Upper Affenstein Promenade. It continues on the...
- 4.4 (3)·Hard·24.3 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hrDemanding trail running route in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. Starting at the Neumannmühle in the Kirnitzschtal, this round is a demanding trail running round. It leads over the Großer and Kleiner Zschand, the Schmilkaer area, the Schramm- and Affensteine, as well as the Wildensteiner area. Excellent vantage points are the Goldsteinaussicht, the Kuhstall and the Hohe Liebe. The dark and damp Richter and Spitzstein gorges, as well as the Flößersteig, also offer an impressive natural...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·11.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular 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....
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Heringsturm?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Heringsturm. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 13 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Heringsturm?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Heringsturm is Kirnitzsch - Schmilka, which has a 4.7 star rating from 19 reviews. This trail is 7.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,411 ft.
What is the longest trail near Heringsturm?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Heringsturm is Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle. This trail is estimated to be 24.3 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Heringsturm?
Heringsturm: With an ascent of 5,889 ft, From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle with 5,147 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Heringsturm?
The most popular and difficult trail near Heringsturm is Kirnitzsch - Schmilka with a 4.7-star rating from 19 reviews.
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