55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung
Caution
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18.1miLength
4,494ftElevation gain
10–11hrEstimated time
Loop
• Danger posed by deadwood in the lower part of the mountain trail: There is an increased risk of falling trees in the lower part of the mountain trail due to standing deadwood. We recommend taking the Erlsgrund and Winterbergstraße routes instead. Areas with a lot of standing deadwood should be avoided, especially in windy, rainy, or snowy conditions. Further information and a marked detour can be found at: https://nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/warnungen/bergsteig
Panoramic, beautiful circular hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony.
The circular trail follows the track of the 55th Wilhelm - Dieckmann - hike of the PSV Elbe Dresden eV
The start and finish point is in Schmilka. It first goes up to the Winterberg, the Katzenstein and along the Hickelshöhle. This hike leads around and through the picturesque Saxon Switzerland via Dreiwinkelgrund, Räumichtmühle and Winterbergwaechter.
It starts from the paid parking lot or the bus stop in Schmilka on the Elbe. The hike begins with a steep ascent over the mountain trail to the Großer Winterberg. As the name suggests, there are a few steps and many wooden stairs to be climbed. Along the tour there are more sections of stairs, which is why sure-footedness and a head for heights are required and sturdy shoes are highly recommended.
Highlights of the hike:
- Adventurous stairs
- Großer Winterberg
- Ottendorfer Raubschloss
- Fantastic views from Richterschluchtturm und Wurzelkopf
- Varying landscape
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Top sights
Erlsgrund
Valley
Großer Winterberg
Peak
Kleinsteinhöhle
Cave
Goldbachtal
Valley
Germane
Peak
Kulissenwächter
Peak
Eichenbornquelle
Spring
Wappen
Peak
Schwarze Schlüchte
Valley
Katzenstein
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Lehnsteignadel
Peak
Urvieh
Peak
Steinlochturm
Peak
Wespenturm
Peak
Rübezahlturm
Peak
Kleiner Winterberg
Peak
Südlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Boofe in den oberen Hirschleckschlüchten
Rock shelter
Försterloch
Valley
III. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Böser Turm
Peak
Boofe an der Kleinsteinwand
Rock shelter
Goldsteighorn
Peak
Prinz Karneval
Peak
Sturmbauers Eck
Viewpoint
Klingermassiv
Peak
Hickelkopf
Peak
Dreiwinkelgrundturm
Peak
Hickelhöhle
Cave
Sendengründel
Valley
Löfflerschlüchte
Valley
Borngründel
Valley
Großer Lorenzstein
Peak
Richterschluchtkegel
Peak
Dreiwinkelgrundwächter
Peak
Fuchsloch
Valley
Christelschlüchte
Valley
Kirnitzsch
River
Nasser Grund
Valley
Rauschensteiner Nadel
Peak
Untere Winterbergspitze
Peak
Winterbergscheibe
Peak
Winterbergwächter
Peak
Doppeltürmchen
Peak
Monolith
Peak
II. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Lärchenturm
Peak
Wildkatzenspitze
Peak
Kleinsteinwand
Peak
Arnstein
Peak
Städelschlüchteturm
Peak
Städelschlüchte
Valley
Grünling
Peak
Buschmühlenturm
Peak
Dorfbachgrund
Valley
Hauptmannsschlüchte
Valley
Rollmops
Peak
Quasengrund
Valley
Wurzelkopf
Peak
Feldschmiede
Peak
Kleiner Gratturm
Peak
Lehnwand
Peak
Gamsturm
Peak
Siamesische Zwillinge, Dick
Peak
Vorderer Verborgener Turm
Peak
Lehnkuppel
Peak
Mittlerer Verborgener Turm
Peak
Fünf Gipfel, Nordostturm
Peak
Wurzelturm
Peak
Wurzelborn
Spring
Räumichtmühle
Building
Reibetöpfel
Valley
Brücknerschlüchte
Valley
Richterschluchtturm
Peak
Richterschluchtkopf
Peak
Grottenwächter
Cliff
Litfaßsäule
Peak
Großer Edelweißturm
Peak
Erlenschlüchte
Valley
Mittlere Pechschlüchte
Valley
Kleiner Lorenzstein
Peak
Kleinstein unten
Viewpoint
Tägers Wonne
Viewpoint
Boofe am nördl. Gleitmannsturm
Rock shelter
Ilmenquelle
Spring
Hackkuppe
Peak
Mühlschlüchte
Valley
Winterbergbarbarine
Peak
Obere Winterbergspitze
Peak
Nördlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Wand am Kipphorn
Peak
Hinterer Spätling
Peak
Vorderer Spätling
Peak
Hirschleckhorn
Peak
Vorderer Versteckter Turm
Peak
Hinterer Versteckter Turm
Peak
Winterbergnadel
Peak
Sprunghorn
Peak
Top sights
Erlsgrund
Valley
Großer Winterberg
Peak
Kleinsteinhöhle
Cave
Goldbachtal
Valley
Germane
Peak
Kulissenwächter
Peak
Eichenbornquelle
Spring
Wappen
Peak
Schwarze Schlüchte
Valley
Katzenstein
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Lehnsteignadel
Peak
Urvieh
Peak
Steinlochturm
Peak
Wespenturm
Peak
Rübezahlturm
Peak
Kleiner Winterberg
Peak
Südlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Boofe in den oberen Hirschleckschlüchten
Rock shelter
Försterloch
Valley
III. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Böser Turm
Peak
Boofe an der Kleinsteinwand
Rock shelter
Goldsteighorn
Peak
Prinz Karneval
Peak
Sturmbauers Eck
Viewpoint
Klingermassiv
Peak
Hickelkopf
Peak
Dreiwinkelgrundturm
Peak
Hickelhöhle
Cave
Sendengründel
Valley
Löfflerschlüchte
Valley
Borngründel
Valley
Großer Lorenzstein
Peak
Richterschluchtkegel
Peak
Dreiwinkelgrundwächter
Peak
Fuchsloch
Valley
Christelschlüchte
Valley
Kirnitzsch
River
Nasser Grund
Valley
Rauschensteiner Nadel
Peak
Untere Winterbergspitze
Peak
Winterbergscheibe
Peak
Winterbergwächter
Peak
Doppeltürmchen
Peak
Monolith
Peak
II. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Lärchenturm
Peak
Wildkatzenspitze
Peak
Kleinsteinwand
Peak
Arnstein
Peak
Städelschlüchteturm
Peak
Städelschlüchte
Valley
Grünling
Peak
Buschmühlenturm
Peak
Dorfbachgrund
Valley
Hauptmannsschlüchte
Valley
Rollmops
Peak
Quasengrund
Valley
Wurzelkopf
Peak
Feldschmiede
Peak
Kleiner Gratturm
Peak
Lehnwand
Peak
Gamsturm
Peak
Siamesische Zwillinge, Dick
Peak
Vorderer Verborgener Turm
Peak
Lehnkuppel
Peak
Mittlerer Verborgener Turm
Peak
Fünf Gipfel, Nordostturm
Peak
Wurzelturm
Peak
Wurzelborn
Spring
Räumichtmühle
Building
Reibetöpfel
Valley
Brücknerschlüchte
Valley
Richterschluchtturm
Peak
Richterschluchtkopf
Peak
Grottenwächter
Cliff
Litfaßsäule
Peak
Großer Edelweißturm
Peak
Erlenschlüchte
Valley
Mittlere Pechschlüchte
Valley
Kleiner Lorenzstein
Peak
Kleinstein unten
Viewpoint
Tägers Wonne
Viewpoint
Boofe am nördl. Gleitmannsturm
Rock shelter
Ilmenquelle
Spring
Hackkuppe
Peak
Mühlschlüchte
Valley
Winterbergbarbarine
Peak
Obere Winterbergspitze
Peak
Nördlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Wand am Kipphorn
Peak
Hinterer Spätling
Peak
Vorderer Spätling
Peak
Hirschleckhorn
Peak
Vorderer Versteckter Turm
Peak
Hinterer Versteckter Turm
Peak
Winterbergnadel
Peak
Sprunghorn
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Head out on this 18.1-mile loop trail near Bad Schandau, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung?
Expected weather for 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung for the next 5 days is:
- Sun, September 20 - 61 degrees/nieselregen
- Mon, September 21 - 59 degrees/klar
- Tue, September 22 - 65 degrees/klar
- Wed, September 23 - 61 degrees/regenschauer
- Thu, September 24 - 60 degrees/nieselregen
Where is 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung located?
55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung?
55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung is considered a hard hike that covers 18.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,494 ft. It takes about 10–11 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 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung?
55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung is considered a hard hike that covers 18.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,494 ft. It takes about 10–11 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung a loop?
55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung is a loop trail that covers 18.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,494 ft. It takes about 10–11 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 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung?
55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung is a loop trail that covers 18.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,494 ft. It takes about 10–11 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 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung?
Dogs may be allowed on 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung?
55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung?
According to trailgoers, 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung is usually busy. 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung?
Yes, according to trailgoers, 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Sturmbauers Eck, Kleinstein unten, and Tägers Wonne.
Are there rivers at 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung?
Yes, 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung is near Kirnitzsch.
Is camping allowed at 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung?
Camping is allowed on 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Are there forests at 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung?
Yes, 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there a fee required at 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung?
Yes, a fee is required at 55. Wilhelm – Dieckmann – Wanderung. Check local park resources for more information.
Last updated on September 15, 2026 at 3:32 am GMT+0