Best trails near Schäferstein

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...

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...

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...

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...

Panoramic loop in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This tour is through the beautiful Saxon Switzerland and runs through varied landscapes. However, it is quite long, which is why a certain level of fitness and hiking experience should be brought along. This extensive hike begins in the south of the idyllic village of Hinterhermsdorf. From there, the Dorfbachweg leads into the Kirnitzsch valley, where you follow the course of the river of the same name for a while. Turning left...

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...