Best trails near Heringshöhle
4.6(162 reviews)
Want to check out Heringshöhle from the trail? Good news: 4 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 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Heringshöhle are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (70)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly hike to the Uttewalder Felsentor in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Uttewald bus stop). Paid parking is available at the starting point for those arriving by car. Well suited for families with children, this hike leads through the impressive rock world and fairytale gorges of the Uttewalder Grund. From the Bruno monument it goes via the Schleifgrund to the Uttewalder Grund until you reach the adventurous circular route through the...
- 4.7 (61)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrEasy hike. For all fitness levels. Easily accessible paths. No special skills required. Route description: Deeply incised valleys run through the sandstone of the Vordere Sächsische Schweiz. They have an almost mystical atmosphere and a cool cellar climate. It is a world of its own into which this hike plunges; in seclusion and a little detached from reality. From the Kohlberg parking lot (road between Lohmen and Dorf Wehlen) or from the nearby bus stop in Uttewalde, after a few meters...
- 4.2 (16)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThe Uttewalder Grund in Saxon Switzerland offers a unique hike through an impressive rocky landscape. A visit takes you through narrow gorges and past high sandstone formations. Particularly worth seeing is the Uttewalder Felsentor, a natural arch made of rock, which is a popular photo motif. The path, which is often shady and cool, runs alongside the Uttewalder stream and is lined with mosses and ferns, which give the gorge an almost fairytale atmosphere. Sturdy footwear is recommended on...
- 4.9 (16)·Moderate·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly tour in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This short hike through the Teufelsgrund and to the Heringshöhle is ideal for a leisurely afternoon and family outing. Especially children will have a lot of fun here. You can take the bus to the Karl-Marx-Platz bus stop or park in one of the nearby parking lots. The hike goes partly through the Teufelsgrund, following the sign Teufelsgrund Rundweg. It gets adventurous in the Teufelsschlucht and sometimes you can only move forward while...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Heringshöhle?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Heringshöhle is Through Uttewalder Grund to Teufelsgrund, which has a 4.6 star rating from 70 reviews. This trail is 5.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 748 ft.
What is the longest trail near Heringshöhle?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Heringshöhle is Uttewalder Grund. This trail is estimated to be 5.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Heringshöhle?
Heringshöhle: With an ascent of 748 ft, Through Uttewalder Grund to Teufelsgrund has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Uttewalder Grund with 698 ft of elevation gain.
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