Best trails near Monolith

This route is the 4th stage of the Malerweg, a long-distance hiking trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This section leads from Altendorf to Neumannmühle. Highlights include the imposing Schrammsteine with the famous Schrammstein viewpoint, the Lichtenhainer Waterfall, and the massive Kuhstall rock arch, which is reached via the narrow Himmelsleiter. Overnight stays are available at inns in the Kirnitzschtal valley; camping is prohibited in the national park. Sure-footedness and a...

This route is stage 5 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from the Neumannmühle in the Kirnitzsch Valley to the border village of Schmilka. Highlights include the Arnstein rock and the steep climb through the Wolfsschlüchte to the Großer Winterberg, the second-highest mountain in Saxon Switzerland, before descending into the organic village of Schmilka with its historic water mill. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and...

Varied 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...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. From the Neumannmühle you hike along a wide forest road (yellow line) into the Großer Zschand. This dry valley, initially with a cool, damp cellar climate, leads into the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Later you reach the historic Zeughaus - now an inn. In the days of Elector Augustus of Saxony (1526-1586), it was a base for hunting around the Großer Winterberg. It...

Idyllic circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hike takes you off the beaten track and through the beautiful forest landscape of Saxon Switzerland. From the free Buschmühle car park, go over the Teichstein to the old armory and continue until the loop closes again at the starting point. The detour to the 410 m high Großer Teichstein is optional and definitely worth it. On the way there is a small piece of stairs, which can be done without...

Popular Loop in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route is a trail with a short climb and a beautiful panoramic view. Neumannmühle and Altes Zeughaus also offer refreshments. The route begins in the Neumannmühle and follows the Großer Zschandbach south towards Teichstein, from where you have a wonderful view of the national park. The way up to the Große Teichstein is hardly or not at all marked and you should bring good orientation, sure-footedness and good shoes. It goes...

Charming route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This great route begins and ends at the Neumannmühle and leads to the impressive Hickelkopf climbing rock. It goes up on paths away from the usual crowds of tourists. Varied landscapes are hiked through on the tour. In addition, the route, which mostly leads over the Grossen Zschand, offers many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. In addition to the ascent to the Hickelkopf, another ascent to the Dreiblockstein can...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. The hike starts at the Räumichtmühle bus stop in Saupsdorf. It follows the green line markings through the Mühlschlüchte. First you reach the Kleine Pohlshorn (detour to the right of the path). Back on the path, continue to the right and reach the Große Pohlshorn as the next viewpoint. The Große Pohlshorn (378 m) is a vantage point in the Hintere Sächsische Schweiz. Away from the...

Varied hike from the Neumannsmühle in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The route begins at the Neumannmühle, where you can park or travel by bus. Along the Zeughausstrasse it goes through the Saxon Switzerland National Park to the Großer Reitsteig. Many serpentines lead to the Great Edelweiß Tower. From there it goes down through the Hickel Gorges and the dry valley of Großer Zschand. After the valley follows the ascent via the Goldsteig up to the excellent Goldstein viewpoint. The Roßsteig leads...