Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus
12.2miLength
2,742ftElevation gain
6.5–7hrEstimated time
Loop
Varied loop in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony.
This route leads right across the eastern Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The highlights of this route are the Großer Winterberg, the Lichtenhain Waterfall and the Zeughaus. The path to the Großer Winterberg is quite steep both on the ascent and descent, but very well developed. The tour goes through varied landscapes. There are wonderful nature experiences, sandstone formations, forests, waterfalls and the opportunity to observe wild animals.
The route can be started at the Eishaus information point.
Highlights of the hike:
- Wonderful views
- Local flora and fauna
- Varied natural landscapes
- Elbe Sandstone Mountains
- Lichtenhain waterfall
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Top sights
Richters Born
Spring
Lichtenhainer Wasserfall
Waterfall
Blasketurm
Peak
Kuhstallscheibe
Peak
Grottenwart
Peak
Großer Winterberg
Peak
Kuhstall
Attraction
Münzborn
Spring
Kulissenwächter
Peak
Teichsteinblick
Viewpoint
Heidelbeerturm
Peak
Klosterwächter
Peak
Eichenbornquelle
Spring
Wappen
Peak
Bloßstock
Peak
Kleiner Zschandgrund
Valley
Glöckner
Peak
Münzstein
Peak
Rollenturm
Peak
Bergfried
Peak
Zyklopenmauer
Peak
Falsche Zinne
Peak
Wotan
Peak
Katzenstein
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Zschandspitze
Peak
Dunkle Wand
Peak
Friensteinwarte
Peak
Pechofenspitze
Peak
Gamshornspitze
Peak
Wolfsspitze
Peak
Heidematz
Peak
Frienstein
Peak
Wespenturm
Peak
Rübezahlturm
Peak
Kleiner Winterberg
Peak
Südlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Boofe in den oberen Hirschleckschlüchten
Rock shelter
Försterloch
Valley
Backzahn
Peak
Prinz Karneval
Peak
Heringshorn
Peak
Sprotte
Peak
Winterstein
Peak
Boofe an der Sammlerwand
Rock shelter
Affenstein
Peak
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Nasser Grund
Valley
Hentzschelturm
Peak
Wolfsfalle
Peak
Heidewand
Peak
Untertan
Peak
Kreuzturm
Peak
Morsche Zinne
Peak
Dämon
Peak
Friensteinwächter
Peak
Friensteinkegel
Peak
Glocke
Peak
Vergessener Kegel
Peak
Schandauer Turm
Peak
Kleiner Amboß
Peak
Turm der Freundschaft
Peak
Greenhorn
Peak
Hebamme
Peak
Wilderer
Peak
Hohler Turm
Peak
Neuer Wildenstein
Peak
Ochsenkopf
Peak
Wildensteinwand
Peak
Siegfried
Peak
Bergfriednadel
Peak
Rauschensteiner Nadel
Peak
Untere Winterbergspitze
Peak
Winterbergscheibe
Peak
Winterbergwächter
Peak
Doppeltürmchen
Peak
Bewachsener Turm
Peak
Großer Teichstein
Peak
Böses Horn
Peak
Teichsteinwächter
Peak
Rollmops
Peak
Sumpfporstkegel
Peak
Reibetöpfel
Valley
Boofe am nördl. Gleitmannsturm
Rock shelter
Wildspitze
Peak
Satanskopf
Peak
Veteran
Peak
Affenhorn
Peak
Gamshornwächter
Peak
Steinbachturm
Peak
Bauerlochturm
Peak
Nordstern
Peak
Gipfelbubenkopf
Peak
Nonnengärtner
Peak
Verwitterter Turm
Peak
Winterbergbarbarine
Peak
Obere Winterbergspitze
Peak
Top sights
Richters Born
Spring
Lichtenhainer Wasserfall
Waterfall
Blasketurm
Peak
Kuhstallscheibe
Peak
Grottenwart
Peak
Großer Winterberg
Peak
Kuhstall
Attraction
Münzborn
Spring
Kulissenwächter
Peak
Teichsteinblick
Viewpoint
Heidelbeerturm
Peak
Klosterwächter
Peak
Eichenbornquelle
Spring
Wappen
Peak
Bloßstock
Peak
Kleiner Zschandgrund
Valley
Glöckner
Peak
Münzstein
Peak
Rollenturm
Peak
Bergfried
Peak
Zyklopenmauer
Peak
Falsche Zinne
Peak
Wotan
Peak
Katzenstein
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Zschandspitze
Peak
Dunkle Wand
Peak
Friensteinwarte
Peak
Pechofenspitze
Peak
Gamshornspitze
Peak
Wolfsspitze
Peak
Heidematz
Peak
Frienstein
Peak
Wespenturm
Peak
Rübezahlturm
Peak
Kleiner Winterberg
Peak
Südlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Boofe in den oberen Hirschleckschlüchten
Rock shelter
Försterloch
Valley
Backzahn
Peak
Prinz Karneval
Peak
Heringshorn
Peak
Sprotte
Peak
Winterstein
Peak
Boofe an der Sammlerwand
Rock shelter
Affenstein
Peak
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Nasser Grund
Valley
Hentzschelturm
Peak
Wolfsfalle
Peak
Heidewand
Peak
Untertan
Peak
Kreuzturm
Peak
Morsche Zinne
Peak
Dämon
Peak
Friensteinwächter
Peak
Friensteinkegel
Peak
Glocke
Peak
Vergessener Kegel
Peak
Schandauer Turm
Peak
Kleiner Amboß
Peak
Turm der Freundschaft
Peak
Greenhorn
Peak
Hebamme
Peak
Wilderer
Peak
Hohler Turm
Peak
Neuer Wildenstein
Peak
Ochsenkopf
Peak
Wildensteinwand
Peak
Siegfried
Peak
Bergfriednadel
Peak
Rauschensteiner Nadel
Peak
Untere Winterbergspitze
Peak
Winterbergscheibe
Peak
Winterbergwächter
Peak
Doppeltürmchen
Peak
Bewachsener Turm
Peak
Großer Teichstein
Peak
Böses Horn
Peak
Teichsteinwächter
Peak
Rollmops
Peak
Sumpfporstkegel
Peak
Reibetöpfel
Valley
Boofe am nördl. Gleitmannsturm
Rock shelter
Wildspitze
Peak
Satanskopf
Peak
Veteran
Peak
Affenhorn
Peak
Gamshornwächter
Peak
Steinbachturm
Peak
Bauerlochturm
Peak
Nordstern
Peak
Gipfelbubenkopf
Peak
Nonnengärtner
Peak
Verwitterter Turm
Peak
Winterbergbarbarine
Peak
Obere Winterbergspitze
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Experience this 12.2-mile loop trail near Sebnitz, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 22 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.
What is the expected weather this week for Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus?
Expected weather for Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus for the next 5 days is:
- Wed, September 23 - 59 degrees/showers
- Thu, September 24 - 59 degrees/drizzle
- Fri, September 25 - 67 degrees/drizzle
- Sat, September 26 - 69 degrees/clear
- Sun, September 27 - 73 degrees/clear
Where is Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus located?
Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus?
Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus is considered a hard hike that covers 12.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,742 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 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 Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus?
Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus is considered a hard hike that covers 12.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,742 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus a loop?
Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus is a loop trail that covers 12.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,742 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 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 Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus?
Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus is a loop trail that covers 12.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,742 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 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 Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus?
Dogs may be allowed on Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus?
March to October is the most popular time of year to visit Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus.
How busy is Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus?
According to trailgoers, Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus is usually somewhat busy. March to October is the most popular time of year to visit Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus.
Are there waterfalls at Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus?
Yes, Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus has scenic views of Lichtenhainer Wasserfall, Viewpoint, and Beuthenfall.
Are there scenic views at Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus?
Yes, Teichsteinblick is located on Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus.
Are there rivers at Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus?
Yes, Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus is near Kirnitzsch.
Are there forests at Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus?
Yes, Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there wildlife at Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Großer Winterberg - Lichtenhainer Waterfall - Zeughaus in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on September 21, 2026 at 11:47 pm GMT+0