Best trails near Wand am Kipphorn

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...

Panoramic route through Saxon Switzerland from Schmilka, Saxony. This circular route leads from the Schmilka ferry stop through the unique and popular Saxon Switzerland National Park. The route first follows the Elbleitenweg to the popular Schrammsteinen including a view of the Schrammstein. From there it continues picturesquely on the ridge path. Here the Breite-Kluft view and the Carolafelsen await. From there the path leads over the Reitsteig to the Großer Winterberg and the Kipphorn...

Versatile hike from Bad Schandau, Saxony. The hike can be started in Bad Schandau either from the paid car park or from the bus stop. From there it goes steadily uphill to some of the famous rock formations of Saxon Switzerland - the Schrammsteinen including the magnificent Schrammstein view. It continues over two great stairs on which a few steps and ladders have to be climbed - the zurückesteig and the Reitsteig. The route leads in the direction of the Großer Winterberg. From the...

Popular and scenic circular hike in Saxon Switzerland near Bad Schandau in Saxony. It starts at the ferry pier in Schmilka and leads over the small bastion to the Rotkehlchenstiege. The steps of the Rotkehlchensteige were built to overcome the uneven relief of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and require a certain amount of surefootedness, caution and climbing experience. The route then continues to the Wenzelwand. There are magnificent views along the way. The paths are very well marked, making...

Varied route from Schmilka in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The route starts and ends in Schmilka at the parking lot at Färhafen. From there, right at the beginning, it's a steep climb up the mountain path through the Erlsgrund to the Großer Winterberg. There you have a wonderful view before continuing on the Reitsteig to some of the most spectacular rock formations in Saxon Switzerland - the Affensteinen. Along the Upper Affenstein Promenade you have a wonderful view of the rocks. The...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. From the Neumannmühle you hike along a wide forest road (yellow line) into the Großer Zschand. This dry valley, initially with a cool, damp cellar climate, leads into the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Later you reach the historic Zeughaus - now an inn. In the days of Elector Augustus of Saxony (1526-1586), it was a base for hunting around the Großer Winterberg. It...

Panoramic hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route through Saxon Switzerland leads to the highlights Carolafelsen, Elbleitenweg and Goldsteinaussicht. You hike through the core area of Saxon Switzerland through wild rock formations of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and have wonderful views from different vantage points. From the starting point, the ferry landing stage in Schmilka, the path initially leads steeply uphill via the mountain climb to what is...

Popular Loop in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This route leads around the Großer Winterberg in the core area of Saxon Switzerland. However, many other highlights of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains are to be admired. Magnificent views, narrow paths, and wild sandstone formations are not uncommon here. The loop leads over the small Winterberg, past the small Bärenhorn, the Bärfangkanzel, the armory, and much more. The start and end point is at the Grossen Winterberg. From there, it is...

Popular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This hike leads through the core zone of Saxon Switzerland. Highlights of the route are the Great Winterberg, the Arsenal, the Kirnitzschtal, the Hickel Cave and the wildly romantic Richterschluchte. It begins at the paid parking lot in Schmilka with a steep ascent over the mountain path in the direction of Großer Winterberg. Once there, a magnificent view rewards the ascent. The Roßsteig leads past the old arsenal, which is open...