Best trails near Sebnitz
4.5(234 reviews)
Want to check out Sebnitz from the trail? Good news: 6 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 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sebnitz are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (212)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route is stage 3 of the Malerweg, a long-distance hiking trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This section leads from the castle town of Hohnstein to Altendorf. Highlights include the famous Brandaussicht viewpoint, offering sweeping views over the Polenztal valley, and the descent via 800 steps into the Tiefen Grund. The trail continues through the wild and romantic Kohlichtgraben and along the Sebnitz River to the end of the stage. Overnight stays are available at guesthouses...
- 4.4 (3)·Hard·18.9 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hrVaried, promising route in Polenztal, Saxony. This hike starts in the town of Neustadt in Saxony. You can park at the starting point or travel by bus. From there it goes on the Polenztalweg along the river Polenz. Follow this path to Hohnstein, where you turn onto Bärengartenweg. The path then leads via the Ochelmühlenweg to Bad Schandau. Along the route there are always wonderful vantage points such as the Hockstein view, the Hafersäcke view or the panoramic view near Bad...
- 4.5 (19)·Moderate·9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular hike in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hike explores the eastern part of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Impressive sandstone formations such as the quarry tower or the fire pyramid line the way. You should have a head for heights, as some of the rocks can be climbed using well-secured ladders. It starts at Porschdorf train station. From there it's a good bit uphill via the Tiefen Grund in the direction of Brand-Baude. There are some worthwhile detours with...
- Strenuous·25.2 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrDemanding alpine tour from Rathen. This route is a challenging alpine tour that includes a technical via ferrata and is not a normal hiking trail. A complete via ferrata set (helmet, harness, via ferrata brake) is mandatory. This challenging tour connects several peaks in Saxon Switzerland via a series of climbs. The highlight, the Hänteschelstiege, is a via ferrata with a difficulty level of C, which leads up a vertical rock face via iron stirrups, pins and ladders. The route is extremely...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Sebnitz?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Sebnitz. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Sebnitz?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sebnitz is Malerweg Stage 3: Hohnstein - Altendorf, which has a 4.5 star rating from 212 reviews. This trail is 8.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,929 ft.
What is the longest trail near Sebnitz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sebnitz is 4 Mountain Loop from Rathen [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 25.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Sebnitz?
Sebnitz: With an ascent of 5,744 ft, 4 Mountain Loop from Rathen [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Neustadt in Sachsen - Polenztal - Bad Schandau with 2,709 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sebnitz?
The most popular and difficult trail near Sebnitz is Neustadt in Sachsen - Polenztal - Bad Schandau with a 4.4-star rating from 3 reviews.
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- Auf dem historischen Flößersteig an der Kirnitzsch
- Hinterhermsdorf Round
- Mitteldorf - Lichtenhain Waterfall
- Hinteres Raubschloß
- Kirnitzsch - Schmilka
- 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
- Kuhstall- Kienberge Loop
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