Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle
Caution
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100% of reviewers say this trail is hard
24.3miLength
5,147ftElevation gain
12.5–14hrEstimated time
Loop
• Eulentilke impassable: Due to the acute danger of falling trees and fallen trees on the path, we ask that you avoid Eulentilke and use Jordanweg instead. Further information: https://nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/warnungen/eulentilke
Demanding trail running route in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony.
Starting at the Neumannmühle in the Kirnitzschtal, this round is a demanding trail running round. It leads over the Großer and Kleiner Zschand, the Schmilkaer area, the Schramm- and Affensteine, as well as the Wildensteiner area. Excellent vantage points are the Goldsteinaussicht, the Kuhstall and the Hohe Liebe. The dark and damp Richter and Spitzstein gorges, as well as the Flößersteig, also offer an impressive natural experience.
Of course, the route can also be wonderfully hiked.
Highlights:
- Richter Gorge tower
- Various stairs
- Goldstein view
- Winter mountain guard
- Cowshed
- Monkey Stones
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Top sights
Ostervorturm
Peak
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Blasketurm
Peak
Schießgrundscheibe
Peak
Kuhstallscheibe
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Schwager
Peak
Germane
Peak
Falkenstein
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Aussicht Kuhstall
Viewpoint
Kuhstall
Attraction
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Ostrauer Mühle
Campsite
Kulissenwächter
Peak
Teichsteinblick
Viewpoint
Klosterwächter
Peak
Eichenbornquelle
Spring
Wappen
Peak
Nasse Tilke
Valley
Bloßstock
Peak
Kleiner Zschandgrund
Valley
Glöckner
Peak
Münzstein
Peak
Breite-Kluft-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Klimmerstein
Peak
Rauschentorwächter
Peak
Nordöstlicher Wachturm
Peak
Zyklopenmauer
Peak
Rauschenkuppe
Peak
Falsche Zinne
Peak
Wotan
Peak
Zinne
Peak
Hohe Liebe
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Katzenstein
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Teufelsmauer
Cliff
Teufelsturm
Peak
Lehnsteignadel
Peak
Urvieh
Peak
Steinlochturm
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Zschandspitze
Peak
Dunkle Wand
Peak
Kansteinnadel
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Gellchensteine
Peak
Langer Grund
Valley
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Boofe am Falkenstein-Knabe
Rock shelter
Schrammsteinturm
Peak
Wilder Kopf
Peak
Eulenhörner
Cliff
Friseur
Peak
Vorderes Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Heidematz
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Teufelsspitze
Peak
Jammerspitze
Peak
Brückenturm
Peak
Wespenturm
Peak
Rübezahlturm
Peak
Kleiner Winterberg
Peak
Südlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Kleine Liebe
Peak
Boofe in den oberen Hirschleckschlüchten
Rock shelter
Försterloch
Valley
III. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Böser Turm
Peak
Goldsteighorn
Peak
Prinz Karneval
Peak
Eckzahn
Peak
Winklerturm
Peak
Boofe an der Westseite des hohen Torsteins
Rock shelter
Goldsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Neuer Wildenstein
Ruins
Thorwalder Wächter
Peak
Winterstein
Peak
Großer Lorenzstein
Peak
Richterschluchtkegel
Peak
Kohlichtsteine
Cliff
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Spitzer Turm
Peak
Viererturm
Peak
Max und Moritz
Peak
Gottfried-Bauch-Spitze
Peak
Kesselturm
Peak
Meurerturm
Peak
Top sights
Ostervorturm
Peak
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Blasketurm
Peak
Schießgrundscheibe
Peak
Kuhstallscheibe
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Schwager
Peak
Germane
Peak
Falkenstein
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Aussicht Kuhstall
Viewpoint
Kuhstall
Attraction
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Ostrauer Mühle
Campsite
Kulissenwächter
Peak
Teichsteinblick
Viewpoint
Klosterwächter
Peak
Eichenbornquelle
Spring
Wappen
Peak
Nasse Tilke
Valley
Bloßstock
Peak
Kleiner Zschandgrund
Valley
Glöckner
Peak
Münzstein
Peak
Breite-Kluft-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Klimmerstein
Peak
Rauschentorwächter
Peak
Nordöstlicher Wachturm
Peak
Zyklopenmauer
Peak
Rauschenkuppe
Peak
Falsche Zinne
Peak
Wotan
Peak
Zinne
Peak
Hohe Liebe
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Katzenstein
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Teufelsmauer
Cliff
Teufelsturm
Peak
Lehnsteignadel
Peak
Urvieh
Peak
Steinlochturm
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Zschandspitze
Peak
Dunkle Wand
Peak
Kansteinnadel
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Gellchensteine
Peak
Langer Grund
Valley
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Boofe am Falkenstein-Knabe
Rock shelter
Schrammsteinturm
Peak
Wilder Kopf
Peak
Eulenhörner
Cliff
Friseur
Peak
Vorderes Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Heidematz
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Teufelsspitze
Peak
Jammerspitze
Peak
Brückenturm
Peak
Wespenturm
Peak
Rübezahlturm
Peak
Kleiner Winterberg
Peak
Südlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Kleine Liebe
Peak
Boofe in den oberen Hirschleckschlüchten
Rock shelter
Försterloch
Valley
III. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Böser Turm
Peak
Goldsteighorn
Peak
Prinz Karneval
Peak
Eckzahn
Peak
Winklerturm
Peak
Boofe an der Westseite des hohen Torsteins
Rock shelter
Goldsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Neuer Wildenstein
Ruins
Thorwalder Wächter
Peak
Winterstein
Peak
Großer Lorenzstein
Peak
Richterschluchtkegel
Peak
Kohlichtsteine
Cliff
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Spitzer Turm
Peak
Viererturm
Peak
Max und Moritz
Peak
Gottfried-Bauch-Spitze
Peak
Kesselturm
Peak
Meurerturm
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Check out this 24.3-mile loop trail near Sebnitz, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 21 min to complete. This trail is great for camping, hiking, and trail running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle?
Expected weather for Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle for the next 5 days is:
- Mon, September 21 - 58 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 22 - 60 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 63 degrees/clear
- Thu, September 24 - 62 degrees/foggy
- Fri, September 25 - 68 degrees/clear
Where is Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle located?
Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle?
Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle is considered a hard hike that covers 24.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,147 ft. It takes about 12.5–14 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 Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle?
Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle is considered a hard hike that covers 24.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,147 ft. It takes about 12.5–14 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle a loop?
Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle is a loop trail that covers 24.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,147 ft. It takes about 12.5–14 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 Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle?
Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle is a loop trail that covers 24.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,147 ft. It takes about 12.5–14 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 Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle?
Dogs may be allowed on Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle?
Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle?
According to trailgoers, Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle is usually not too busy. Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Aussicht Kuhstall, Teichsteinblick, Breite-Kluft-Aussicht, and Goldsteinaussicht.
Are there rivers at Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle?
Yes, Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle is near Kirnitzsch.
Are there waterfalls at Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle?
Yes, Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle has a scenic view of Beuthenfall.
Is camping allowed at Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle?
Camping is allowed on Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle 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.
Is there running at Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle?
Yes, trailgoers have said that Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle is good for running. This trail covers 24.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,147 ft.
Are there forests at Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle?
Yes, Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Elbsandstein Cross from Neumannmühle, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on September 19, 2026 at 10:37 pm GMT+0