Best trails near Schindergrund
3.9(39 reviews)
Want to check out Schindergrund from the trail? Good news: 7 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schindergrund are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.0 (15)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrNatural loop trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. A hiking experience close to nature, almost wild in some places, awaits you on this route in the German-Czech border area. You follow the Kirnitzsch for several kilometers, which makes its way towards the Elbe through gorges dug deep into the sandstone. A real highlight is the boat trip in the footsteps of the timber rafters from the Lower Lock to the Upper Lock. Sturdy shoes and sure-footedness, especially in wet weather...
- 3.5 (5)·Hard·12.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis wildly romantic and deeply relaxing hike leads through one of the most beautiful valleys of Saxon Switzerland. The trail follows the winding course of the Kirnitzsch, a small river that has carved deep into the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, following a mixture of level forest paths, narrow riverside trails, and historic bridge crossings. A central highlight is the gentle sound of the water amidst high rock faces, often accompanied by the sight of the historic Kirnitzschtal Tramway, the...
- 4.1 (8)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrBeautiful hiking trip in Hinterhermsdorf, Saxony. A nice trip around Hinterhermsdorf with beautiful views of the local natural landscape. Hinterhermsdorf is right on the Czech border. It is a district of the town of Sebnitz in the Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district in Saxony. There is the starting and ending point. There are several parking lots. Beautiful forest paths lead through the Reißersgrund to Niedermühle and finally through the beautiful Kirnitzschtal along the river...
- 4.4 (6)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrModerate hike. Good basic fitness required. Mostly easily accessible paths. Surefootedness required. None other than the developer of the Upper Saxon Switzerland, Pastor Wilhelm Leberecht Götzinger, said that when visiting Hinterhermsdorf, the first step must be to the Weifberg in order to enjoy the magical view.
- 3.4 (4)·Hard·14.5 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrStart and finish: Sebnitz-Hertigswalde, tourist center Route: Sebnitz-Hertigswalde - Kaiserberg - border crossing - Tanecnice (Tanzplan) - Tomasov (Thomasdorf) - Zlodejska cesta (Diebsstraße) - Hancuv vrch (Hantschberg) - border crossing - Schäferräumicht - Weifberg - Wachberg - Alte Hohe Strasse - Sebnitz-Hertigswalde
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schindergrund?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schindergrund. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schindergrund?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schindergrund is Hinterhermsdorf - River Kirnitzsch with boat trip border hike, which has a 4.0 star rating from 15 reviews. This trail is 8.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,545 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schindergrund?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schindergrund is Hinterhermsdorf nach Sluknov. This trail is estimated to be 22.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schindergrund?
Schindergrund: With an ascent of 3,792 ft, Hinterhermsdorf nach Sluknov has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Hertigswalde- Tomasov with 2,818 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schindergrund?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schindergrund is Kirnitzschtal - Weifberg with a 3.5-star rating from 5 reviews.
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- Auf dem historischen Flößersteig an der Kirnitzsch
- Hinterhermsdorf Round
- Mitteldorf - Lichtenhain Waterfall
- Hinteres Raubschloß
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- Altendorf - Ostrauer Mühle - Bad Schandau
- Saupsdorf - Sächsische Schweiz mit Arnsteinklippen und Kleinsteinhöhle
- Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus
- From Sebnitz via the Panorama Trail to Bad Schandau
- Zu zwei sagenhaften Ausblicken: Goldstein und Kipphorn
- Ostrauer Mühle - Dompfeiler - Affensteinpromenade - Schießgrundscheibe
- Hinterhermsdorf - River Kirnitzsch with boat trip border hike
- Wandern um Lichtenhain
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