Best trails near Pehna-Fall
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Want to check out Pehna-Fall from the trail? Good news: 8 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 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Pehna-Fall are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (116)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route is the 7th stage of the Malerweg, a long-distance hiking trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This section leads from the spa town of Gohrisch over striking table mountains to Weißig. Highlights include the ascent through the Nadelöhr (Eye of the Needle) to the Pfaffenstein, the Quirl table mountain, and the monumental Königstein Fortress. The route continues through Thürmsdorf, with its Malerweg Chapel, to the stage’s destination. Overnight stays are available at...
- 4.5 (27)·Hard·11 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried and challenging circular trail around Königstein, Saxony. This beautiful circular hike leads from the fortress town of Königstein along an idyllic path through the forest to the spa town of Rathen and then up to the striking table mountain, the Lilienstein. Here you can enjoy a fantastic view over large parts of Saxon Switzerland. At the very end of the tour, you take the F6 ferry across the Elbe, for which a ticket must be purchased. The starting point is easily accessible by train...
- 3.5 (8)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrVersatile hike from Wehlen to Königstein Fortress, Saxony. This is a beautiful and scenic hike starting in Wehlen on the Elbe. Before the route reaches the magnificent Königstein Fortress, it passes many narrow gradients and hikes along missed stones and rock faces. Highlights on the way include the Großer Bärenstein, the Bärensteinwarte, and the Pehna waterfall in Thürmsdorf. The Götzinger Cave is also on the route. Highlights: - Great Bear Stone - Bärensteinwarte - Pehna waterfall -...
- 4.0 (4)·Hard·25.6 mi·Est. 12–13.5 hrDemanding loop trail in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This is the route of the "Pearls of Saxon Switzerland" sports hike organized by the Saxon Hiking and Mountaineering Association. The route can also be hiked in several stages. Highlights of the hike: - Elbe Valley - Fallow deer enclosure in Papstdorf - Thuermsdorf Castle - Rauenstein - impressive rock formations
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·28.9 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hrPanoramic, varied circular hiking trail near Rathen, Saxony. The hike starts at Lasenhof and first leads along the Pudelstein cave via Königstein to the health resort of Gohrisch. Through deep forests and accompanied by fantastic views, the circular hike continues around Kleingießhübel and back along the Königsteiner Steig to the starting point. Along the way there is always the opportunity to make a detour to one of the nearby caves. All in all, a fantastic hike that boasts cultural and...
- 3.9 (9)·Hard·22.3 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrChallenging circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This circular hike in Saxon Switzerland offers a variety of very varied highlights. In addition to the imposing rock formations of Saxon Switzerland, such as the Schwedenlöcher or the Hockstein view, hikers can look forward to the idyllic valleys of the Elbe and Polenz, as well as pretty towns such as Wehlen and Königstein and the spa town of Rathen. The circular route includes two ferry trips across the Elbe (note...
- Strenuous·25 mi·Est. 12.5–14 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 Pehna-Fall?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Pehna-Fall. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Pehna-Fall?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Pehna-Fall is Malerweg Stage 7: Gohrisch - Weißig, which has a 4.6 star rating from 116 reviews. This trail is 10.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,840 ft.
What is the longest trail near Pehna-Fall?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Pehna-Fall is Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2009. This trail is estimated to be 28.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Pehna-Fall?
Pehna-Fall: With an ascent of 4,954 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 City of Wehlen - Koenigstein - Hohnstein [CLOSED] with 4,658 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Pehna-Fall?
The most popular and difficult trail near Pehna-Fall is Malerweg Stage 7: Gohrisch - Weißig with a 4.6-star rating from 116 reviews.
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