Best trails near Höllengrund
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Want to check out Höllengrund from the trail? Good news: 10 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 10 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Höllengrund are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (295)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland. This popular circular hike starts at the market square in the town of Wehlen and leads along beautiful forest paths to the famous sandstone formations. It can also be comfortably reached by bus. From the starting point, the path leads steadily uphill past Steinerner Tisch to the bastion. There you can linger a little and enjoy the view. You return via the spa town of Rathen, Altrathen Castle along the Elbe to the starting point of the...
- 4.7 (93)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, promising hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The tour starts at the train station in Wehlen. Then you have to take the ferry to the other side of the Elbe (note prices and timetable). From there it goes uphill via Wehlen Castle. Follow the "Red Dot" markings through the Wehlener Grund, Zscherregrund and Höllengrund to the Steinernen Tisch and on to the Bastei. The secret, quiet highlight of the hike, however, is the ascent through the typical U-shaped grounds. You...
- 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...
- 4.6 (24)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hiking trail leads through the Vordere Sächsische Schweiz. With a fairly short distance, the route is suitable for families and leads through beautiful gorges and cliffs. It starts at the Bruno bus stop. The trail runs through Uttewalde to Haus Lieselotte. There, the path turns left onto the Steinrückenweg and leads uphill for a good stretch. The route finally leads back through Höllengrund. This is...
- 4.8 (23)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis spectacular and adventurous loop leads through the heart of Saxon Switzerland, connecting some of the most dramatic gorge landscapes of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The trail explores the area between the idyllic village of Rathewalde and the famous Bastei region, following a challenging mixture of narrow rock paths, hundreds of steps in the Schwedenlöcher, and cool, moss-covered valley floors. A central highlight is the traverse of the "Schwedenlöcher," a gorge-like rock alley...
- 4.7 (18)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This varied route leads along the Brückwaldweg into the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. It starts from Lohmen and leads along the Malerweg through the Uttewalder Grund. The Uttewalder Grund is one of the "well-known" and most beautiful gorges in Saxon Switzerland and leads to the Uttewalder Felsentor, which amazed people as early as the 1800s. It continues through another gorge path to the Steinerner Tisch, to the marking:...
- 4.5 (18)·Moderate·9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThe route from Uttewalde via the Amselfall to Rathen winds through one of the most romantic landscapes in Saxon Switzerland. This trail follows in the footsteps of famous painters such as Caspar David Friedrich, who were inspired long ago by the imposing Uttewalder Felsentor. The trail winds through cool, deeply carved valleys where mosses and ferns thrive magnificently, creating an almost mystical atmosphere. Along the way, Amsel Lake invites you to take a short break by the water before...
- 4.3 (22)·Hard·9.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis hike leads through the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park and connects the spa town of Rathen with the historic town of Wehlen. The trail leads up to the famous Bastei Bridge, a sandstone bridge built in 1851, which offers spectacular views of the Elbe valley and the table mountains such as the Lilienstein. A special experience is the descent through the Schwedenlöcher, a gorge-like ravine with over 700 steps, which served as a refuge for farmers from Swedish soldiers during...
- 4.5 (6)·Hard·9.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This popular excursion destination in the impressive rock formations of the Saxon Switzerland National Park can be explored from Rathewalde. On the tour you will encounter varied landscapes, where you will see one of the most famous rock formations in Saxon Switzerland. From the bastion and the famous bastion bridge you have a unique view of the Elbe valley and the large mesas. The way there leads from the starting point...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Höllengrund?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Höllengrund. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 10 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Höllengrund?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Höllengrund is Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland, which has a 4.6 star rating from 295 reviews. This trail is 6.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 961 ft.
What is the longest trail near Höllengrund?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Höllengrund is Porschdorf nach Stadt Wehlen über Hohnstein. This trail is estimated to be 16.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Höllengrund?
Höllengrund: With an ascent of 3,635 ft, Porschdorf nach Stadt Wehlen über Hohnstein [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rathen-Kriesgrund-Bastei-Schwedenlöcher-Wehlen [CLOSED] with 2,001 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Höllengrund?
The most popular and difficult trail near Höllengrund is Porschdorf nach Stadt Wehlen über Hohnstein with a 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews.
Top sights in Saxon Switzerland National Park
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Points of interest
- Echse
- Schwedenturm
- Taufstein
- Höllengrund
- Höllengrundscheibe
- Wilde Schwedenlöcher
- Felsenburg Neurathen
- Die Steinschleuder
- Pavillonaussicht
- Kohlgrund
- Schwedenlöcher
- Ferdinandaussicht
- Heringshöhle
- Uttewalder Felsentor
- Byrrhus-Felsen
- Elektrizitätswerk Copitz
- Zscherregrund
- Tiefer Grund
- Wesenitz Umfließung Daubemühle
- Jahrhundertturm