34. Bergtest bei Wehlen
Closure
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22.7miLength
4,691ftElevation gain
11.5–13hrEstimated time
Loop
• Partial closure Amselgrund: Amselsee and the Amselgrund section from Rathen to the Schwedenlöcher junction have been closed since July 31, 2026, due to storm damage. More information: https://nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/en/warnings/eilmeldung-waldsperrung
• Forest Closure Due to Storm Damage: Following a storm on July 31, the area is closed for cleanup efforts and due to the danger posed by fallen trees. For more information: https://nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/warnungen/eilmeldung-waldsperrung
Diverse, idyllic circular hiking trail near Wehlen, Saxony.
The start and finish of this fantastic circular hike is the Wehlen train station. It goes through the forest and along meadows via the Götzinger Höhle to the Königstein Fortress. Now it's all around Königstein, the path leads through deep forest areas along Jäckelfels and Peterskirche to the Elbe. Here you take the ferry and hike over the Lilienstein in a northerly direction. From here you accompany the Elbe for a while until the path leads over the health resort Rathen in an easterly direction. Through the Polenztal it goes over the Hocksteinhöhe and along the Schwedenlöcher back to Wehlen. The circular hike has a lot to offer - the fantastic views over the Elbe and the surrounding landscape are a particular highlight.
Highlights of the hike:
- Sweden holes
- View of the Elbe
- Koenigstein Fortress
- Bello cave
- Hockstein view
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Top sights
Wehlgrund
Valley
Echse
Peak
Großer Halben
Peak
Pfaffenhütchen
Peak
Biela
River
Wilde Schwedenlöcher
Valley
Manufakturhotel
Building
Schwedenturm
Peak
Burg Altrathen
Castle
Lilienstein-Westecke
Cliff
Burg Lilienstein
Castle
Aussichtsturm
Viewpoint
Liliensteinwächter
Peak
Quarkkeulchenspitze
Peak
Albert-Hörig-Bank
Attraction
Kleiner Kuhstall
Cave
Förster
Peak
Einsamer Ritter
Peak
Bronzezeitlicher Wall
Cliff
Goldschmidthöhle
Cave
Schwedenlöcher
Attraction
Hocksteinnadel
Peak
Hocksteinhöhle
Cave
Westecke
Viewpoint
Landgasthof Neue Schänke
Caravan site
Bundesfels
Peak
Lilienstein
Peak
Lilienstein
Cliff
Quirl
Peak
Burgruine Wehlen
Castle
Broschegrund
Valley
Brandpyramide
Peak
Schwarzberggrund
Valley
Blümelgrund
Valley
Tiefer Grund
Valley
Hocksteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Dreikanter
Peak
Polenztalwächter
Peak
Hockstein
Ruins
Königsspitze
Peak
Amselgrund
Valley
Königstein Fortress
Castle
Zwölfer
Peak
Karussel
Attraction
Steintrog
Attraction
Schalk
Peak
Hermann-Höhle
Cave
Schneider Wibbel
Peak
Assistent
Peak
Patient
Peak
Hinterer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Polenz
River
Napoleon Sachanze Ost
Cliff
Teichmanns Teich
Pond
Kolosseum
Peak
Clementine
Peak
Elefant
Peak
Nashorn
Peak
Stiller Turm
Peak
Pantinenturm
Peak
Schwarzberg
Viewpoint
Schöne Aussicht
Viewpoint
Dieter-Schink-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Steinerner Tisch
Picnic site
Koppelsgrund
Valley
Mägdegrund
Valley
Pfaffenstein
Peak
Barbarine
Peak
Kleine Bastei
Viewpoint
Amselsee
Reservoir
Thürmsdorfer Stein
Peak
Bärensteinwächter
Peak
Hockstein
Peak
Honigstein
Peak
Drachenkopf
Peak
Imker
Peak
Schwarzfärbergrund
Valley
Lilienhorn
Peak
Heini
Peak
Liliensteinnadel
Peak
Bellohöhle
Cave
Hintere Abendwand
Peak
Einsiedler
Peak
Königstein
Peak
künstlicher Wasserfall
Waterfall
Axelturm
Peak
Habicht
Peak
Wehlkegel
Peak
Doppelkopf
Peak
Pavillonwächter
Peak
Wolfswand
Peak
Abendwand
Peak
Peterskirche
Peak
Ratte
Peak
Vierling
Peak
Fritschfels
Peak
Hafersack
Peak
Wilder Turm
Peak
Zwillinge
Peak
Top sights
Wehlgrund
Valley
Echse
Peak
Großer Halben
Peak
Pfaffenhütchen
Peak
Biela
River
Wilde Schwedenlöcher
Valley
Manufakturhotel
Building
Schwedenturm
Peak
Burg Altrathen
Castle
Lilienstein-Westecke
Cliff
Burg Lilienstein
Castle
Aussichtsturm
Viewpoint
Liliensteinwächter
Peak
Quarkkeulchenspitze
Peak
Albert-Hörig-Bank
Attraction
Kleiner Kuhstall
Cave
Förster
Peak
Einsamer Ritter
Peak
Bronzezeitlicher Wall
Cliff
Goldschmidthöhle
Cave
Schwedenlöcher
Attraction
Hocksteinnadel
Peak
Hocksteinhöhle
Cave
Westecke
Viewpoint
Landgasthof Neue Schänke
Caravan site
Bundesfels
Peak
Lilienstein
Peak
Lilienstein
Cliff
Quirl
Peak
Burgruine Wehlen
Castle
Broschegrund
Valley
Brandpyramide
Peak
Schwarzberggrund
Valley
Blümelgrund
Valley
Tiefer Grund
Valley
Hocksteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Dreikanter
Peak
Polenztalwächter
Peak
Hockstein
Ruins
Königsspitze
Peak
Amselgrund
Valley
Königstein Fortress
Castle
Zwölfer
Peak
Karussel
Attraction
Steintrog
Attraction
Schalk
Peak
Hermann-Höhle
Cave
Schneider Wibbel
Peak
Assistent
Peak
Patient
Peak
Hinterer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Polenz
River
Napoleon Sachanze Ost
Cliff
Teichmanns Teich
Pond
Kolosseum
Peak
Clementine
Peak
Elefant
Peak
Nashorn
Peak
Stiller Turm
Peak
Pantinenturm
Peak
Schwarzberg
Viewpoint
Schöne Aussicht
Viewpoint
Dieter-Schink-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Steinerner Tisch
Picnic site
Koppelsgrund
Valley
Mägdegrund
Valley
Pfaffenstein
Peak
Barbarine
Peak
Kleine Bastei
Viewpoint
Amselsee
Reservoir
Thürmsdorfer Stein
Peak
Bärensteinwächter
Peak
Hockstein
Peak
Honigstein
Peak
Drachenkopf
Peak
Imker
Peak
Schwarzfärbergrund
Valley
Lilienhorn
Peak
Heini
Peak
Liliensteinnadel
Peak
Bellohöhle
Cave
Hintere Abendwand
Peak
Einsiedler
Peak
Königstein
Peak
künstlicher Wasserfall
Waterfall
Axelturm
Peak
Habicht
Peak
Wehlkegel
Peak
Doppelkopf
Peak
Pavillonwächter
Peak
Wolfswand
Peak
Abendwand
Peak
Peterskirche
Peak
Ratte
Peak
Vierling
Peak
Fritschfels
Peak
Hafersack
Peak
Wilder Turm
Peak
Zwillinge
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
This trail is closed. We'll update this page if and when it reopens.
What is the expected weather this week for 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED]?
Expected weather for 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] for the next 5 days is:
- Tue, October 27 - 54 degrees/drizzle
- Wed, October 28 - 56 degrees/clear
- Thu, October 29 - 50 degrees/drizzle
- Fri, October 30 - 50 degrees/clear
- Sat, October 31 - 49 degrees/clear
Where is 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] located?
34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED]?
34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] is considered a hard hike that covers 22.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,691 ft. It takes about 11.5–13 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED]?
34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] is considered a hard hike that covers 22.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,691 ft. It takes about 11.5–13 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] a loop?
34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] is a loop trail that covers 22.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,691 ft. It takes about 11.5–13 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED]?
34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] is a loop trail that covers 22.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,691 ft. It takes about 11.5–13 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED]?
Dogs may be allowed on 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED]. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED]?
34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED]?
According to trailgoers, 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] is usually busy. 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED]?
Yes, according to trailgoers, 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Aussichtsturm, Westecke, Hocksteinaussicht, Schwarzberg, and Schöne Aussicht.
Are there waterfalls at 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED]?
Yes, 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] has a scenic view of künstlicher Wasserfall.
Are there forests at 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED]?
Yes, 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED] is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED]?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on 34. Bergtest bei Wehlen [CLOSED], though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on October 27, 2026 at 2:28 am GMT+0