Bielatal Loop
60% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
4.2miLength
944ftElevation gain
2–2.5hrEstimated time
Loop
Romantic loop in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony.
This route leads through the wild and romantic Bielatal valley. There are many wonderful viewpoints and numerous imposing rock formations here, for which the Elbe Sandstone Mountains are famous. A particular highlight of the route is the Sachsensteinaussicht viewpoint, from where the next destination on the route - a small, square tower with small windows, the Bielablick, can already be seen.
The hike starts at the "Schweizer Mühle" car park, where cars can be parked for a fee. There is a bistro near the starting point.
Highlights of the hike:
- impressive rock formations
- great viewpoints
- wild and romantic landscape
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Top sights
Kanzelstein
Cliff
Wohlrabhöhle
Cave
Herkulesquelle
Spring
Kapuziner
Peak
Herkulessohn
Peak
Chinesischer Turm
Peak
Johanniskegel
Peak
Pötzschturm
Peak
Felsquelle
Spring
Wiesenkopf
Peak
Hauptwiesenstein
Peak
Nördlicher Wiesenstein
Peak
Mittlerer Wiesenstein
Peak
Herkules Säulen Rosenthal
Viewpoint
Johanniswacht
Viewpoint
Garten Modelleisenbahn
Attraction
Rosengarten
Attraction
Kleine Bastei
Viewpoint
Nachbar
Viewpoint
Arnsteiner Turm
Peak
Kubulus
Peak
Harmonienadel
Peak
Harmoniekopf
Peak
Waldkapelle
Peak
Herkuleshöhle
Cave
Herkuleswand
Peak
Große Herkulessäule
Peak
Großvaterstuhl
Peak
Vorderer Bielaturm
Peak
Schweizermühlenturm
Peak
Sophien-Quelle
Spring
Rumpelstilz
Peak
Johannismauer
Peak
Hinterer Wiesenstein
Peak
Artariastein
Peak
Mauerblümchen
Peak
Friederike
Peak
Hallenkopf
Peak
Wegelagerer
Peak
Fritziturm
Peak
Puppe
Peak
Schwere Zacke
Peak
Juliturm
Peak
Schwarzmühlenspitze
Peak
Kleiner Mühlenwächter
Peak
Schwarzmühlenwächter
Peak
Doggenturm
Peak
Sachsenspitze
Peak
Herkuleskopf
Peak
Pumpenwärter
Peak
Kleiner Herkulesstein
Peak
Vorderer Schroffer Stein
Peak
Herkulesstein
Peak
Schraubenkopf
Peak
Sachsenstein
Viewpoint
Kanzelsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Bielablick
Viewpoint
Hinterer Bielaturm
Peak
Mandarin
Peak
Käseloch
Cave
Geburtstagshöhle
Cave
Nikolaus-Grotte
Cave
Zerklüftete Wand
Peak
Rosenthaler Turm
Peak
Baumschulenturm
Peak
Baumschulenwarte
Peak
Baumschulenwächter
Peak
Daxenstein
Peak
Ottostein
Peak
Großer Mühlenwächter
Peak
Morsche Wand
Peak
Johanniskopf
Peak
Ringelturm
Peak
Zarathustra Junior
Peak
Daxkopf
Peak
Kuchenturm
Peak
Zarathustra
Peak
Zauberberg
Peak
Wiesenturm
Peak
Südlicher Wiesenstein
Peak
Schusterturm
Peak
Bielawächter
Peak
Trautmannsfels
Peak
Nasser Stein
Peak
Raupe
Peak
Schiefer Turm
Peak
Leichte Zacke
Peak
Johannisturm
Peak
Sonnenwendstein
Peak
Kanzelturm
Peak
Bewachsener Fels
Peak
Schiefe Zacke
Peak
Gesuchter Turm
Peak
Sonny
Peak
Hallenstein
Peak
Kleine Herkulessäule
Peak
Glück-Auf-Turm
Peak
Schildkrötenturm
Peak
Backfisch
Peak
Top sights
Kanzelstein
Cliff
Wohlrabhöhle
Cave
Herkulesquelle
Spring
Kapuziner
Peak
Herkulessohn
Peak
Chinesischer Turm
Peak
Johanniskegel
Peak
Pötzschturm
Peak
Felsquelle
Spring
Wiesenkopf
Peak
Hauptwiesenstein
Peak
Nördlicher Wiesenstein
Peak
Mittlerer Wiesenstein
Peak
Herkules Säulen Rosenthal
Viewpoint
Johanniswacht
Viewpoint
Garten Modelleisenbahn
Attraction
Rosengarten
Attraction
Kleine Bastei
Viewpoint
Nachbar
Viewpoint
Arnsteiner Turm
Peak
Kubulus
Peak
Harmonienadel
Peak
Harmoniekopf
Peak
Waldkapelle
Peak
Herkuleshöhle
Cave
Herkuleswand
Peak
Große Herkulessäule
Peak
Großvaterstuhl
Peak
Vorderer Bielaturm
Peak
Schweizermühlenturm
Peak
Sophien-Quelle
Spring
Rumpelstilz
Peak
Johannismauer
Peak
Hinterer Wiesenstein
Peak
Artariastein
Peak
Mauerblümchen
Peak
Friederike
Peak
Hallenkopf
Peak
Wegelagerer
Peak
Fritziturm
Peak
Puppe
Peak
Schwere Zacke
Peak
Juliturm
Peak
Schwarzmühlenspitze
Peak
Kleiner Mühlenwächter
Peak
Schwarzmühlenwächter
Peak
Doggenturm
Peak
Sachsenspitze
Peak
Herkuleskopf
Peak
Pumpenwärter
Peak
Kleiner Herkulesstein
Peak
Vorderer Schroffer Stein
Peak
Herkulesstein
Peak
Schraubenkopf
Peak
Sachsenstein
Viewpoint
Kanzelsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Bielablick
Viewpoint
Hinterer Bielaturm
Peak
Mandarin
Peak
Käseloch
Cave
Geburtstagshöhle
Cave
Nikolaus-Grotte
Cave
Zerklüftete Wand
Peak
Rosenthaler Turm
Peak
Baumschulenturm
Peak
Baumschulenwarte
Peak
Baumschulenwächter
Peak
Daxenstein
Peak
Ottostein
Peak
Großer Mühlenwächter
Peak
Morsche Wand
Peak
Johanniskopf
Peak
Ringelturm
Peak
Zarathustra Junior
Peak
Daxkopf
Peak
Kuchenturm
Peak
Zarathustra
Peak
Zauberberg
Peak
Wiesenturm
Peak
Südlicher Wiesenstein
Peak
Schusterturm
Peak
Bielawächter
Peak
Trautmannsfels
Peak
Nasser Stein
Peak
Raupe
Peak
Schiefer Turm
Peak
Leichte Zacke
Peak
Johannisturm
Peak
Sonnenwendstein
Peak
Kanzelturm
Peak
Bewachsener Fels
Peak
Schiefe Zacke
Peak
Gesuchter Turm
Peak
Sonny
Peak
Hallenstein
Peak
Kleine Herkulessäule
Peak
Glück-Auf-Turm
Peak
Schildkrötenturm
Peak
Backfisch
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Check out this 4.2-mile loop trail near Rosenthal-Bielatal, Saxony. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November.
What is the expected weather this week for Bielatal Loop?
Expected weather for Bielatal Loop for the next 5 days is:
- Sun, October 4 - 64 degrees/foggy
- Mon, October 5 - 65 degrees/clear
- Tue, October 6 - 62 degrees/clear
- Wed, October 7 - 55 degrees/showers
- Thu, October 8 - 49 degrees/showers
Where is Bielatal Loop located?
Bielatal Loop is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Bielatal Loop?
Bielatal Loop is considered a moderate hike that covers 4.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 944 ft. It takes about 2–2.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Bielatal Loop?
Bielatal Loop is considered a moderate hike that covers 4.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 944 ft. It takes about 2–2.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Bielatal Loop a loop?
Bielatal Loop is a loop trail that covers 4.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 944 ft. It takes about 2–2.5 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 Bielatal Loop?
Bielatal Loop is a loop trail that covers 4.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 944 ft. It takes about 2–2.5 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 Bielatal Loop?
Dogs may be allowed on Bielatal Loop. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Bielatal Loop?
March to November is the most popular time of year to visit Bielatal Loop.
How busy is Bielatal Loop?
According to trailgoers, Bielatal Loop is usually busy. March to November is the most popular time of year to visit Bielatal Loop.
Are there scenic views at Bielatal Loop?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Bielatal Loop features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Herkules Säulen Rosenthal, Johanniswacht, Kleine Bastei, Nachbar, and Sachsenstein.
Are there forests at Bielatal Loop?
Yes, Bielatal Loop is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Bielatal Loop?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Bielatal Loop, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there wildlife at Bielatal Loop?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Bielatal Loop in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Is Bielatal Loop rocky?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Bielatal Loop includes rocky terrain. Watch your footing and wear footwear with good traction.
Last updated on October 4, 2026 at 3:02 pm GMT+0