Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen
67% of reviewers say this trail is hard
10miLength
2,047ftElevation gain
Loop
Versatile hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony.
This is a moderate route over the Schrammsteine and through the Wilde Hölle and Höllentor on the Carolafelsen.
The car park at Ostrauer Mühle is a good starting point for this tour through Saxon Switzerland. However, you can also reach the starting point by public transport.
The round tour is characterized by smaller and larger hills and mountains and combines various attractions of Saxon Switzerland such as the Falkenstein viewpoint, Schrammsteine, Affenstein Promenade and Carolafelsen.
It is recommended to wear good hiking shoes, preferably ankle-high, and to bring hiking poles.
A head for heights and sure-footedness are absolutely necessary.
The Schrammsteine are heavily frequented and there is one-way traffic, so that the steps and ladders are always walked in one direction. The Carolafelsen is also one of the busier attractions, but those who choose the route through the Wilde Hölle and Höllentor will be rewarded with more peace and fewer visitors. the path through the Wild Hell is more impassable and overgrown than the other areas and requires sure-footedness.
On the entire route you move either in the forest or on rock.
Highlights:
- Magnificent views
- Falkenstein
- Scratch stones
- Affenstein Promenade
- Carola Rock
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Top sights
Ostervorturm
Peak
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Gutebierwände
Cliff
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Domkanzel
Peak
Beelzebub
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Schwager
Peak
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Falkenstein
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Ostrauer Mühle
Campsite
Promenadensäule
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Nasse Tilke
Valley
Kleines Prebischtor
Attraction
Breite-Kluft-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Zinne
Peak
Domerker
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Teufelsmauer
Cliff
Teufelsturm
Peak
Dorn
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Gellchensteine
Peak
Langer Grund
Valley
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
Peak
Domnadel
Peak
Zitadelle
Peak
Boofe am Falkenstein-Knabe
Rock shelter
Küster
Peak
Schrammsteinturm
Peak
Brechstange
Peak
Höllenwand
Peak
Höllenturm
Peak
Wilder Kopf
Peak
Gamshornspitze
Peak
Wolfsspitze
Peak
Vandale
Peak
Sandlochwächter
Peak
Sandlochturm
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
Boofe an der Westseite des hohen Torsteins
Rock shelter
Schrammsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Spitzer Turm
Peak
Viererturm
Peak
Max und Moritz
Peak
Gottfried-Bauch-Spitze
Peak
Kesselturm
Peak
Meurerturm
Peak
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Nördlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Vorderer Torstein
Peak
Hoher Torstein
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Mittlerer Lagerwächter
Peak
Steinmetz
Peak
Heiliger Wenzel
Peak
Alter Bock
Peak
Däumling
Peak
Zerborstener Stein
Peak
Zerborstene Wand
Peak
Bussard
Peak
2. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Promenadenturm
Peak
Hähnelspitze
Peak
Zerborstene Nadel
Peak
Heringsgrundnadel
Peak
Mittlerer Bussardturm
Peak
Hinterer Bussardturm
Peak
Hentzschelturm
Peak
Top sights
Ostervorturm
Peak
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Gutebierwände
Cliff
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Domkanzel
Peak
Beelzebub
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Schwager
Peak
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Falkenstein
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Ostrauer Mühle
Campsite
Promenadensäule
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Nasse Tilke
Valley
Kleines Prebischtor
Attraction
Breite-Kluft-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Zinne
Peak
Domerker
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Teufelsmauer
Cliff
Teufelsturm
Peak
Dorn
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Gellchensteine
Peak
Langer Grund
Valley
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
Peak
Domnadel
Peak
Zitadelle
Peak
Boofe am Falkenstein-Knabe
Rock shelter
Küster
Peak
Schrammsteinturm
Peak
Brechstange
Peak
Höllenwand
Peak
Höllenturm
Peak
Wilder Kopf
Peak
Gamshornspitze
Peak
Wolfsspitze
Peak
Vandale
Peak
Sandlochwächter
Peak
Sandlochturm
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
Boofe an der Westseite des hohen Torsteins
Rock shelter
Schrammsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Spitzer Turm
Peak
Viererturm
Peak
Max und Moritz
Peak
Gottfried-Bauch-Spitze
Peak
Kesselturm
Peak
Meurerturm
Peak
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Nördlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Vorderer Torstein
Peak
Hoher Torstein
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Mittlerer Lagerwächter
Peak
Steinmetz
Peak
Heiliger Wenzel
Peak
Alter Bock
Peak
Däumling
Peak
Zerborstener Stein
Peak
Zerborstene Wand
Peak
Bussard
Peak
2. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Promenadenturm
Peak
Hähnelspitze
Peak
Zerborstene Nadel
Peak
Heringsgrundnadel
Peak
Mittlerer Bussardturm
Peak
Hinterer Bussardturm
Peak
Hentzschelturm
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Try this 10.0-mile loop trail near Bad Schandau, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and rock climbing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.
What is the expected weather this week for Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen?
Expected weather for Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen for the next 5 days is:
- Tue, September 22 - 61 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 56 degrees/clear
- Thu, September 24 - 58 degrees/clear
- Fri, September 25 - 66 degrees/clear
- Sat, September 26 - 70 degrees/clear
Where is Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen located?
Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are dogs allowed on Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen?
Dogs may be allowed on Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen?
April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen.
How busy is Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen?
According to trailgoers, Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen is usually busy. April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen.
Are there scenic views at Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Breite-Kluft-Aussicht and Schrammsteinaussicht.
Is camping allowed at Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen?
Camping is allowed on Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen 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 rock climbing allowed at Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen?
Rock climbing is allowed on Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen in Saxon Switzerland National Park. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen a via ferrata route?
Yes, Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen is a via ferrata route in Saxon Switzerland National Park that requires special equipment and extra planning.
Are there forests at Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen?
Yes, Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen rocky?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Falkenstein - Schrammsteingrat - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen includes rocky terrain. Watch your footing and wear footwear with good traction.
Last updated on September 21, 2026 at 12:01 am GMT+0