Best trails near Wackerzacke

This route is the 4th stage of the Malerweg, a long-distance hiking trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This section leads from Altendorf to Neumannmühle. Highlights include the imposing Schrammsteine with the famous Schrammstein viewpoint, the Lichtenhainer Waterfall, and the massive Kuhstall rock arch, which is reached via the narrow Himmelsleiter. Overnight stays are available at inns in the Kirnitzschtal valley; camping is prohibited in the national park. Sure-footedness and a...

This popular circular trail with scenic views starts at the Ostrau parking lot and leads to the Schrammsteine and the Carolafelsen. Wearing sturdy shoes is strongly recommended, as in addition to sections along roads, the trail leads over interesting paths (such as the Wildschützensteig), up steep stairs and ladders—and through narrow, damp, and slippery crevices. Your efforts will be rewarded with magnificent views of Saxon Switzerland.

Panoramic hiking tour in Bad Schandau, Saxony. This tour starts at the parking lot at the ferry landing stage in Schmilka. The hike leads along challenging and sometimes steep forest paths up to the Verborgenes Horn. A head for heights is required for some passages. The effort is rewarded with fantastic views. This route is accessible all year round and also makes for a lovely winter walk. The route is only suitable for dogs to a very limited extent, as it is partly over steep metal...

Promising hike from Schmilka in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. There are some exciting climbs to climb on this hike. Starting from the Elbkai in Schmilka, it goes steadily uphill over the root path in the direction of the first staircase - the Rotkehlchenstiege, which is one of the most popular in Saxon Switzerland. Up a number of steps, this leads into the varied, almost 500 m long back path, which consists of iron stairs and jagged rocks. In the midst of the famous rock formations of the...

Popular circular route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route in Saxon Switzerland leads past some of the most spectacular rock formations in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. As the name of the path suggests, the route passes not only the Falkenstein and the Großer Winterberg but also the Schrammsteine, a rock group characterized by dramatic chasms east of Bad Schandau. This tour begins at the free hiker's car park in Falkenstein Hütten. From there it goes partly very up to...

Panoramic hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. Excellent views can be expected on this quite demanding tour. The route leads through the famous Affensteine and up the 458m high Carolafelsen. Starting at the Am Beuthefall car park, which is subject to a charge, it goes through the rock massifs of the Dietrichsgrund until you reach the impressive rock marbles along the Oberen Affenstein Promenade. Via the sand hole, it finally goes up to the small Prebischtor and onto...

Challenging and varied circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park near Sebnitz, Saxony. This scenic circular hike starts at the "Nasser Grund" hiking car park in the Kirnitzsch Valley and leads via the "Kleinen Dom" and "Großen Winterberg" up to the "Carolafelsen". Here you can take a break and enjoy the fantastic panoramic view. We continue into the wildly romantic gorge "Wilde Hölle". Increased alertness, a head for heights and sure-footedness are required here - iron hooks were...

Panoramic hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. There are many unique spots with great views on this route. The tour can be started at the bus stop or at the Schrammsteinbaude hiking car park. From there, the path leads through the narrow gorge Schiessgrund and Vorderwinkel to the Upper Affenstein Promenade. From time to time there are many small climbing passages where surefootedness and a little caution are required. The Affenstein Promenade itself is not a developed...

Versatile hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This is a moderate route over the Schrammsteine and through the Wilde Hölle and Höllentor on the Carolafelsen. The car park at Ostrauer Mühle is a good starting point for this tour through Saxon Switzerland. However, you can also reach the starting point by public transport. The round tour is characterized by smaller and larger hills and mountains and combines various attractions of Saxon Switzerland such as the Falkenstein viewpoint,...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. Renovated half-timbered houses characterize Schmilka, the last village before the Czech border with less than 100 inhabitants. This staircase tour begins here. The route leads uphill through the village, past the historic mill, into the forest and up the root path (yellow line markings). At a large crossroads at the Zwieselhütte hut, take the 2nd path on the right, marked with a green...