Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall
67% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
9.6miLength
1,856ftElevation gain
5–5.5hrEstimated time
Loop
Panoramic loop in Saxon Switzerland.
A great tour through the impressive landscape of Saxon Switzerland. The route leads to the famous Schrammsteine rocks, a long chain of rocks made of the rugged sandstone that is so typical of this region.
The start is at the car park in the middle of Lichtenhain. If travelling by public transport, the bus to the bus stop "Lichtenhain b. Sebnitz" stop can be taken. There is a village shop with an ice cream parlour in the village for a little refreshment after the hike.
Highlights:
- Schrammstein view and Elbe view
- Lichtenhain waterfall
- Beuthen Falls
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Top sights
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Richters Born
Spring
Lichtenhainer Wasserfall
Waterfall
Schwager
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Klosterwächter
Peak
Bloßstock
Peak
Falsche Zinne
Peak
Wotan
Peak
Domerker
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Höllenwand
Peak
Höllenturm
Peak
Wilder Kopf
Peak
Eulenhörner
Cliff
Friseur
Peak
Vorderes Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Vandale
Peak
Sandlochwächter
Peak
Heidematz
Peak
Teufelsspitze
Peak
Jammerspitze
Peak
Brückenturm
Peak
Sandlochturm
Peak
Schrammsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Friensteiner Zacken
Peak
Partisan
Peak
Insel
Peak
Leuchterweibchen-Vorkopf
Peak
Zufallswand
Peak
Heidewand
Peak
Kreuzturm
Peak
Morsche Zinne
Peak
Dämon
Peak
Schweinskopf
Peak
Elbaussicht
Viewpoint
Affenhorn
Peak
Schrammsteine
Peak
Eunuch
Peak
Nichte
Peak
Säule
Peak
Schrammsteinwächter
Peak
Dreifingerturm
Peak
Tante
Peak
Bergfex
Peak
Schrammsteinscheibe
Peak
Vorderer Torsteinkegel
Peak
Schrammsteinnadel
Peak
Mittlerer Torstein
Peak
Saurier
Peak
Hinterer Torsteinkegel
Peak
Wilde Zinne
Peak
Schuellernadel
Peak
Härtelturm
Peak
Rokokoturm
Peak
Ameisenturm
Peak
Hinteres Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Glatze
Peak
Lorenzriff
Peak
Lorenzwand
Peak
Lorenzsporn
Peak
Freier Turm
Peak
Freie Wand
Peak
Panoramaturm
Peak
Sandlochscheibe
Peak
Steinbachturm
Peak
Vorderer Lorenzturm
Peak
Lorenznadel
Peak
Kannenstein
Peak
Brosinnadel
Peak
Amboss
Peak
Flachsköpfe
Peak
Bauerlochturm
Peak
Nordstern
Peak
Gipfelbubenkopf
Peak
Nonnengärtner
Peak
Nasse-Grund-Wand
Cliff
Kirnitzschberg
Peak
Birkenberg
Peak
Top sights
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Richters Born
Spring
Lichtenhainer Wasserfall
Waterfall
Schwager
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Klosterwächter
Peak
Bloßstock
Peak
Falsche Zinne
Peak
Wotan
Peak
Domerker
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Höllenwand
Peak
Höllenturm
Peak
Wilder Kopf
Peak
Eulenhörner
Cliff
Friseur
Peak
Vorderes Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Vandale
Peak
Sandlochwächter
Peak
Heidematz
Peak
Teufelsspitze
Peak
Jammerspitze
Peak
Brückenturm
Peak
Sandlochturm
Peak
Schrammsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Friensteiner Zacken
Peak
Partisan
Peak
Insel
Peak
Leuchterweibchen-Vorkopf
Peak
Zufallswand
Peak
Heidewand
Peak
Kreuzturm
Peak
Morsche Zinne
Peak
Dämon
Peak
Schweinskopf
Peak
Elbaussicht
Viewpoint
Affenhorn
Peak
Schrammsteine
Peak
Eunuch
Peak
Nichte
Peak
Säule
Peak
Schrammsteinwächter
Peak
Dreifingerturm
Peak
Tante
Peak
Bergfex
Peak
Schrammsteinscheibe
Peak
Vorderer Torsteinkegel
Peak
Schrammsteinnadel
Peak
Mittlerer Torstein
Peak
Saurier
Peak
Hinterer Torsteinkegel
Peak
Wilde Zinne
Peak
Schuellernadel
Peak
Härtelturm
Peak
Rokokoturm
Peak
Ameisenturm
Peak
Hinteres Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Glatze
Peak
Lorenzriff
Peak
Lorenzwand
Peak
Lorenzsporn
Peak
Freier Turm
Peak
Freie Wand
Peak
Panoramaturm
Peak
Sandlochscheibe
Peak
Steinbachturm
Peak
Vorderer Lorenzturm
Peak
Lorenznadel
Peak
Kannenstein
Peak
Brosinnadel
Peak
Amboss
Peak
Flachsköpfe
Peak
Bauerlochturm
Peak
Nordstern
Peak
Gipfelbubenkopf
Peak
Nonnengärtner
Peak
Nasse-Grund-Wand
Cliff
Kirnitzschberg
Peak
Birkenberg
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Discover this 9.6-mile loop trail near Sebnitz, Saxony. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 42 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
What is the expected weather this week for Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall?
Expected weather for Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall 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 Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall located?
Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall?
Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall is considered a moderate hike that covers 9.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,856 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 Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall?
Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall is considered a moderate hike that covers 9.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,856 ft. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall a loop?
Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall is a loop trail that covers 9.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,856 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 Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall?
Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall is a loop trail that covers 9.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,856 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 Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall?
Dogs may be allowed on Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there waterfalls at Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall?
Yes, Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall has scenic views of Lichtenhainer Wasserfall and Beuthenfall.
Are there scenic views at Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Schrammsteinaussicht and Elbaussicht.
Are there rivers at Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall?
Yes, Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall is near Kirnitzsch.
Is Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall is partially paved.
Are there forests at Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall?
Yes, Lichtenhain - Schrammsteine Rocks - Lichtenhain Waterfall is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Last updated on September 21, 2026 at 3:52 am GMT+0