Best trails near Kaiserkrone
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Want to check out Kaiserkrone 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 Kaiserkrone are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (112)·Hard·10.7 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route is stage 6 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from Schmilka across the Elbe River to the spa town of Gohrisch. Highlights include the baroque village church in Reinhardtsdorf and the climbs up the striking table mountains Papststein and Gohrisch, which offer expansive panoramic views of the rock formations on the left bank of the Elbe. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and hotels in Kurort Gohrisch; camping...
- 4.5 (12)·Moderate·9.6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrHistorical hiking trail around Krippen. The hiking trail follows in the historical footsteps of the painter Caspar David Friedrich. The route connects locations in Saxon Switzerland where the painter made drawings in 1813. Along the way, 12 information boards show the works created at each location. One stop is the Kaiserkrone; the pencil drawing "Felsige Kuppe" (Rocky Hilltop) created there served as a preliminary study for the rock motif in the oil painting "Der Wanderer über dem...
- 4.7 (5)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried hike near Bad Schandau. The hike offers a scenically varied route that leads through forests and over heights with sweeping views. Highlights of the tour are the Kaiserkrone, a striking table mountain, and the Wolfsberg. These elevations offer panoramic views of the rock formations of Saxon Switzerland, including the Schrammsteine and the Zirkelstein.
- 4.9 (6)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis brief but highly impressive hike leads through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Saxon Switzerland, right on the border with the Czech Republic. The trail explores two of the region's most prominent mesa-like hills (Tafelberge): the distinctive, cone-shaped Zirkelstein and the rugged Kaiserkrone. The route follows a diverse mixture of gentle field paths, shaded forest trails, and steep metal stairs and ladders leading up to the summit plateaus. A central highlight is the 360-degree view...
- 3.5 (4)·Hard·9.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail on the Elbe in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony This hike can be reached by bus and train (Schöna train station). For those arriving by car, there is parking at the starting point. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Dresden. Highlights of the hike: - Panoramic view from the Kaiserkrone and Zirkelstein viewpoints - Explore the rock cave Punken Cave - Hiking through the Gelobtbachtal
- 4.8 (2)·Hard·17.8 mi·Est. 9–10 hrPromising circular hike in Schöna, Saxony. The tour starts and ends at Schöna train station. It goes along the Elbe to the border crossing to the Czech Republic at the Gelobtbachmühle. From there it is a very steep stretch uphill along the Gelobtbach (border stream to the Czech Republic). Then it goes to the highest point of the Wadnerung, the Großer Zschirnstein (461 m). Also to be climbed on the route is the Zirkelstein (385 m) and the Kaiserkrone (351 m), from where you can enjoy...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Kaiserkrone?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Kaiserkrone. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Kaiserkrone?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Kaiserkrone is Malerweg Stage 6: Schmilka - Gohrisch, which has a 4.5 star rating from 112 reviews. This trail is 10.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,385 ft.
What is the longest trail near Kaiserkrone?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Kaiserkrone is Schöna - Kleingießhübel - Krippen. This trail is estimated to be 20.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Kaiserkrone?
Kaiserkrone: With an ascent of 4,442 ft, Schöna - Kleingießhübel - Krippen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Schöna - Schmilka Runde with 3,503 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Kaiserkrone?
The most popular and difficult trail near Kaiserkrone is Malerweg Stage 6: Schmilka - Gohrisch with a 4.5-star rating from 112 reviews.
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