Best trails near Spund
4.6(96 reviews)
Want to check out Spund from the trail? Good news: 5 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Spund are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (29)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The Polenztal loop is worth a visit at any time of the year. This route accompanies the Polenz through the valley of the same name in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains of Saxon, Switzerland. In March, the most significant wild occurrence of the March Cup in Saxony can be admired here. The start and end points are at the paid parking lot P 3 Eiche. From there, it's always easy up and down the beautiful, shady valley. There are several...
- 4.4 (42)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This loop trail is fantastic for a nature outing. It leads from the Sachsenbergsiedlung (several parking spaces available) to the Bärengarten, which is located below Hohenstein Castle. It goes along the Hohnstein nature trail. The Halbenweg awaits with a nice detour to the Gautsch grotto. Other optional detours, for example to the fire pyramid, the quarry tower and the quarry needle are possible. Finally, the Neuweg leads...
- 4.6 (17)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrOn this route you hike deep into the core zone of Saxon Switzerland. There are some popular hiking highlights to discover, such as the Brand-Bause, the Brand-Plateau and the Frinzberg. The route begins in the climatic health resort of Rathen, where you can only get there by ferry and there is a strict ban on cars.
- 4.5 (4)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrVersatile hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This hike can start in the spa town of Rathen at the train station. Then there is a ferry ride to the other side of the Elbe where you can start hiking (note prices and times). At the Grünbach it goes in the direction of the Polenztal. The path runs along the river of the same name through the beautiful valley to the Pension and Gasthaus Polenztal. If you want to stop by, you have the opportunity here. From there, the route follows the...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Spund?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Spund. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Spund?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Spund is Polenz Valley Loop, which has a 4.6 star rating from 29 reviews. This trail is 8.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,912 ft.
What is the longest trail near Spund?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Spund is Porschdorf nach Stadt Wehlen über Hohnstein [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 16.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Spund?
Spund: With an ascent of 3,635 ft, Porschdorf nach Stadt Wehlen über Hohnstein [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is From Rathen to the Polenztal loop [CLOSED] with 2,378 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Spund?
The most popular and difficult trail near Spund is From Rathen to the Polenztal loop [CLOSED] with a 4.5-star rating from 4 reviews.
Top sights in Saxon Switzerland National Park
Explore in the Hohnstein area
Top parks
More trails
Attractions
- Cave trails in Hohnstein
- Forest trails in Hohnstein
- Lake trails in Hohnstein
- Long trails in Hohnstein
- Moderate trails in Hohnstein
- River trails in Hohnstein
- Trails with historic sites in Hohnstein
- Trails with views in Hohnstein
- Waterfall trails in Hohnstein
- Wildflower trails in Hohnstein
- Wildlife trails in Hohnstein