Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine
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50% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
8.6miLength
2,342ftElevation gain
5–5.5hrEstimated 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
Fabulous circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony.
This fantastic excursion can begin at the Lichtenhain Waterfall car park, which is subject to a fee. You can also take an 80-year-old tram, the Kirnitzschtalbahn, from Bad Schandau to Beuthenfall. There the spectacular Lichtenhain waterfall can be visited.
Continue to the popular "Kuhstall" where you can take a break - but be aware that it can get very crowded. Then it goes on to the Neuen Widerstein and via the Fremdenweg and the Königsstraße to the impressive Idagrotte. Continue on the Königsweg to the free-standing Blossstock rock formation and past the Bauerlochturm and the Hauptdrilling to the Wilde Hölle. This leads to the old rafting trail, which leads back to the starting point.
Sturdy shoes are recommended. Especially in autumn, the rocks are often slippery and the paths muddy. The route with several steps also requires a certain level of fitness.
Highlights of the tour:
- Lichtenhain waterfall
- Along the Kirnitzsch
- Cowshed plateau
- Winterberg
- Cave Keeper
- Affensteine & Schrammsteine
- Bauer hole tower
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Top sights
Höllentor
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Richters Born
Spring
Beelzebub
Peak
Lichtenhainer Wasserfall
Waterfall
Blasketurm
Peak
Kuhstallscheibe
Peak
Idagrotte
Cave
Grottenwart
Peak
Neue Wenzelwand
Peak
Flößerquell
Spring
Kulissen
Cliff
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Aussicht Kuhstall
Viewpoint
Kuhstall
Attraction
Münzborn
Spring
Heidelbeerturm
Peak
Klosterwächter
Peak
Eichenbornquelle
Spring
Wappen
Peak
Bloßstock
Peak
Glöckner
Peak
Münzstein
Peak
Rollenturm
Peak
Bergfried
Peak
Zyklopenmauer
Peak
Falsche Zinne
Peak
Wotan
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Dorn
Peak
Friensteinwarte
Peak
Domnadel
Peak
Zitadelle
Peak
Höllenwand
Peak
Höllenturm
Peak
Wilder Kopf
Peak
Eulenhörner
Cliff
Gamshornspitze
Peak
Friseur
Peak
Vorderes Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Wolfsspitze
Peak
Heidematz
Peak
Teufelsspitze
Peak
Jammerspitze
Peak
Brückenturm
Peak
Frienstein
Peak
Wespenturm
Peak
Rübezahlturm
Peak
Kleiner Winterberg
Peak
Südlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Boofe in den oberen Hirschleckschlüchten
Rock shelter
Lehrpfad zur Waldentwicklung nach dem Waldbrand 2022
Attraction
Backzahn
Peak
Prinz Karneval
Peak
Neuer Wildenstein
Ruins
Boofe am Kleinen Kuhstall
Rock shelter
Affenstein
Peak
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Däumling
Peak
2. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Hähnelspitze
Peak
Hentzschelturm
Peak
Wolfsfalle
Peak
Friensteiner Zacken
Peak
Partisan
Peak
Leuchterweibchen-Vorkopf
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
Schneeberger Nadel
Peak
Hinterer Schneeberger Turm
Peak
Abendturm
Peak
Püschnerturm
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
Top sights
Höllentor
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Richters Born
Spring
Beelzebub
Peak
Lichtenhainer Wasserfall
Waterfall
Blasketurm
Peak
Kuhstallscheibe
Peak
Idagrotte
Cave
Grottenwart
Peak
Neue Wenzelwand
Peak
Flößerquell
Spring
Kulissen
Cliff
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Aussicht Kuhstall
Viewpoint
Kuhstall
Attraction
Münzborn
Spring
Heidelbeerturm
Peak
Klosterwächter
Peak
Eichenbornquelle
Spring
Wappen
Peak
Bloßstock
Peak
Glöckner
Peak
Münzstein
Peak
Rollenturm
Peak
Bergfried
Peak
Zyklopenmauer
Peak
Falsche Zinne
Peak
Wotan
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Dorn
Peak
Friensteinwarte
Peak
Domnadel
Peak
Zitadelle
Peak
Höllenwand
Peak
Höllenturm
Peak
Wilder Kopf
Peak
Eulenhörner
Cliff
Gamshornspitze
Peak
Friseur
Peak
Vorderes Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Wolfsspitze
Peak
Heidematz
Peak
Teufelsspitze
Peak
Jammerspitze
Peak
Brückenturm
Peak
Frienstein
Peak
Wespenturm
Peak
Rübezahlturm
Peak
Kleiner Winterberg
Peak
Südlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Boofe in den oberen Hirschleckschlüchten
Rock shelter
Lehrpfad zur Waldentwicklung nach dem Waldbrand 2022
Attraction
Backzahn
Peak
Prinz Karneval
Peak
Neuer Wildenstein
Ruins
Boofe am Kleinen Kuhstall
Rock shelter
Affenstein
Peak
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Däumling
Peak
2. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Hähnelspitze
Peak
Hentzschelturm
Peak
Wolfsfalle
Peak
Friensteiner Zacken
Peak
Partisan
Peak
Leuchterweibchen-Vorkopf
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
Schneeberger Nadel
Peak
Hinterer Schneeberger Turm
Peak
Abendturm
Peak
Püschnerturm
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
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Discover this 8.6-mile loop trail near Sebnitz, Saxony. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 55 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 April through October.
What is the expected weather this week for Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine?
Expected weather for Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine 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 Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine located?
Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine?
Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine is considered a moderate hike that covers 8.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,342 ft. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine?
Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine is considered a moderate hike that covers 8.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,342 ft. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine a loop?
Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine is a loop trail that covers 8.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,342 ft. It takes about 5–5.5 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 Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine?
Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine is a loop trail that covers 8.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,342 ft. It takes about 5–5.5 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 Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine?
Dogs may be allowed on Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine?
April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine.
How busy is Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine?
According to trailgoers, Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine is usually busy. April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine.
Are there waterfalls at Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine?
Yes, Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine has scenic views of Lichtenhainer Wasserfall, Viewpoint, and Beuthenfall.
Are there scenic views at Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine?
Yes, Aussicht Kuhstall is located on Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine.
Are there rivers at Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine?
Yes, Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine is near Kirnitzsch.
Are there forests at Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine?
Yes, Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there a fee required at Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine?
Yes, a fee is required at Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Affensteine. Check local park resources for more information.
Last updated on September 21, 2026 at 1:22 am GMT+0