Hickelhöhle
6.9miLength
636ftElevation gain
2.5–3hrEstimated time
Out & back
Charming route in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony.
This great route begins and ends at the Neumannmühle and leads to the impressive Hickelkopf climbing rock. It goes up on paths away from the usual crowds of tourists. Varied landscapes are hiked through on the tour. In addition, the route, which mostly leads over the Grossen Zschand, offers many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. In addition to the ascent to the Hickelkopf, another ascent to the Dreiblockstein can be planned.
The old armory halfway along the route is a good place to stop for refreshments.
Highlights of the hike:
- Beautiful views
- Local flora and fauna
- Varied natural landscapes
- Hickelkopf
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Top sights
Monolith
Peak
Großer Teichstein
Peak
Kirnitzsch
River
Dunkle Wand
Peak
Nationalpark Feuerstelle
Picnic site
Pechschlüchte
Valley
Moses
Peak
Hickelhöhle
Cave
Borngründel
Valley
Sendengründel
Valley
Dreiwinkelgrundturm
Peak
Hickelkopf
Peak
Erlenschlüchte
Valley
Oktoberspitze
Peak
Fuchsloch
Valley
Christelschlüchte
Valley
Germane
Peak
Teichsteinwächter
Peak
Zschandspitze
Peak
Zschandhöhle
Cave
Große Röhrkieferschlüchte
Valley
Thorwalder Turm
Peak
Thorwalder Wächter
Peak
Brücknerschlüchte
Valley
Klingermassiv
Peak
Litfaßsäule
Peak
Großer Edelweißturm
Peak
Löfflerschlüchte
Valley
Teichsteinnadel
Peak
Kanstein-Vorgipfel
Peak
Rätselturm
Peak
Slave
Peak
Langes Horn
Peak
Zeichengrundturm
Peak
Hinterer Hickelturm
Peak
Unterer Hickelturm
Peak
Dreiblockstein
Peak
Kleiner Edelweißturm
Peak
Vorderer Hickelturm
Peak
Kampfturm
Peak
Sommerwand
Peak
Zschandnadel
Peak
Kleines Seehorn
Peak
Auerhahn
Peak
Bergfreundschaftsstein
Peak
Großes Seehorn
Peak
Kampfturmwächter
Peak
Großlitzner
Peak
Schwarze Schlüchte
Valley
Sandschlüchte
Valley
Zeichengrundspitze
Peak
Zeichengrund
Valley
Top sights
Monolith
Peak
Großer Teichstein
Peak
Kirnitzsch
River
Dunkle Wand
Peak
Nationalpark Feuerstelle
Picnic site
Pechschlüchte
Valley
Moses
Peak
Hickelhöhle
Cave
Borngründel
Valley
Sendengründel
Valley
Dreiwinkelgrundturm
Peak
Hickelkopf
Peak
Erlenschlüchte
Valley
Oktoberspitze
Peak
Fuchsloch
Valley
Christelschlüchte
Valley
Germane
Peak
Teichsteinwächter
Peak
Zschandspitze
Peak
Zschandhöhle
Cave
Große Röhrkieferschlüchte
Valley
Thorwalder Turm
Peak
Thorwalder Wächter
Peak
Brücknerschlüchte
Valley
Klingermassiv
Peak
Litfaßsäule
Peak
Großer Edelweißturm
Peak
Löfflerschlüchte
Valley
Teichsteinnadel
Peak
Kanstein-Vorgipfel
Peak
Rätselturm
Peak
Slave
Peak
Langes Horn
Peak
Zeichengrundturm
Peak
Hinterer Hickelturm
Peak
Unterer Hickelturm
Peak
Dreiblockstein
Peak
Kleiner Edelweißturm
Peak
Vorderer Hickelturm
Peak
Kampfturm
Peak
Sommerwand
Peak
Zschandnadel
Peak
Kleines Seehorn
Peak
Auerhahn
Peak
Bergfreundschaftsstein
Peak
Großes Seehorn
Peak
Kampfturmwächter
Peak
Großlitzner
Peak
Schwarze Schlüchte
Valley
Sandschlüchte
Valley
Zeichengrundspitze
Peak
Zeichengrund
Valley
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Explore this 6.9-mile out-and-back trail near Sebnitz, Saxony. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 38 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Hickelhöhle?
Expected weather for Hickelhöhle for the next 5 days is:
- Sun, October 25 - 53 degrees/clear
- Mon, October 26 - 55 degrees/clear
- Tue, October 27 - 55 degrees/clear
- Wed, October 28 - 51 degrees/drizzle
- Thu, October 29 - 48 degrees/drizzle
Where is Hickelhöhle located?
Hickelhöhle is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Hickelhöhle?
Hickelhöhle is considered a moderate hike that covers 6.9 mi, with an elevation gain of 636 ft. It takes about 2.5–3 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Hickelhöhle?
Hickelhöhle is considered a moderate hike that covers 6.9 mi, with an elevation gain of 636 ft. It takes about 2.5–3 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Hickelhöhle an out and back trail?
Hickelhöhle is an out-and-back trail that covers 6.9 mi, with an elevation gain of 636 ft. It takes about 2.5–3 hr to complete. Out-and-back trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow the route out to a specific point, and then retrace your steps to return to the start. The length of the trail refers to the entire route — traveling out and back on this route covers 6.9 mi.
How long is Hickelhöhle?
Hickelhöhle is an out-and-back trail that covers 6.9 mi, with an elevation gain of 636 ft. It takes about 2.5–3 hr to complete. Out-and-back trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow the route out to a specific point, and then retrace your steps to return to the start. The length of the trail refers to the entire route — traveling out and back on this route covers 6.9 mi.
Are dogs allowed on Hickelhöhle?
Dogs may be allowed on Hickelhöhle. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Hickelhöhle?
Hickelhöhle is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Hickelhöhle?
According to trailgoers, Hickelhöhle is usually somewhat busy. Hickelhöhle is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there rivers at Hickelhöhle?
Yes, Hickelhöhle is near Kirnitzsch.
Are there forests at Hickelhöhle?
Yes, Hickelhöhle is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Last updated on October 25, 2026 at 1:50 am GMT+0