Best trails near Meldenschlüchte

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...

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...

This loop through the back section of Saxon Switzerland National Park takes you through many of the typical landscapes of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. You’ll traverse characteristic valleys such as the Kleiner Zschand, the Richterschlüchte, and the idyllic Kirnitzschtal, climb the Großer Winterberg (the highest mountain in the national park, a basalt peak), and explore the Hickelhöhle, a joint-fissure cave and the second-largest cave in Saxon Switzerland. You’ll also pass three historic...

Demanding hiking route from Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf, Saxony. This varied hiking route leads from Schmilka to Hinterhermsdorf. It goes to many beautiful vantage points and rock formations such as the Small Bastion, the Winter Mountain Guardian, the Large Winter Mountain, Kipphorn View, Richter Gorge Tower, Goldstein View and Great Pond Stone. In addition to these natural highlights, there are some optional detours along the way. The trails are a mix of forest trails, paths and some...