Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle
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53% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
7.3miLength
1,863ftElevation gain
4–4.5hrEstimated 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
Exciting and varied hiking trail in Saxon, Switzerland, Saxony.
It starts in Bad Schandau. The adventure begins with riding an 80-year-old tram, the Kirnitzschtalbahn, from Bad Schandau to Beuthenfall. You can visit the spectacular Lichtenhain waterfall, which is the starting point for the hike. The "Kuhstall" offers a nice place to take a break - but it can get very crowded there. Then it goes on to the new Widerstein and via the Fremdenweg and the Königsstraße to the Idargrotte. Many stairs have to be climbed up to the Affensteinen. A "modern" tram takes you back to Bad Schandau.
Sturdy shoes are recommended. Especially in autumn, the rocks are often slippery, and the paths muddy. With its numerous steps, the route also requires a certain fitness level.
Highlights of the hike:
- Beautiful views
- Local flora and fauna
- Lichtenhain waterfalls
- Idar Grotto
- Monkey Stones
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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
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Aussicht Kuhstall
Viewpoint
Kuhstall
Attraction
Münzborn
Spring
Heidelbeerturm
Peak
Eichenbornquelle
Spring
Wappen
Peak
Promenadensäule
Peak
Glöckner
Peak
Münzstein
Peak
Rollenturm
Peak
Bergfried
Peak
Zyklopenmauer
Peak
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Dorn
Peak
Friensteinwarte
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
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
Schwarzes Horn
Peak
Frienstein
Peak
Wespenturm
Peak
Rübezahlturm
Peak
Kleiner Winterberg
Peak
Südlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Neuer Wildenstein
Ruins
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Steinmetz
Peak
Heiliger Wenzel
Peak
Alter Bock
Peak
Däumling
Peak
Zerborstener Stein
Peak
Zerborstene Wand
Peak
Bussard
Peak
2. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Hähnelspitze
Peak
Zerborstene Nadel
Peak
Mittlerer Bussardturm
Peak
Hinterer Bussardturm
Peak
Hentzschelturm
Peak
Wolfsfalle
Peak
Friensteiner Zacken
Peak
Partisan
Peak
Heidewand
Peak
Untertan
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
Schweinskopf
Peak
Rauschensteiner Nadel
Peak
Untere Winterbergspitze
Peak
Winterbergscheibe
Peak
Winterbergwächter
Peak
Doppeltürmchen
Peak
Rauschensteiner Turm
Peak
Wildspitze
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
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Aussicht Kuhstall
Viewpoint
Kuhstall
Attraction
Münzborn
Spring
Heidelbeerturm
Peak
Eichenbornquelle
Spring
Wappen
Peak
Promenadensäule
Peak
Glöckner
Peak
Münzstein
Peak
Rollenturm
Peak
Bergfried
Peak
Zyklopenmauer
Peak
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Dorn
Peak
Friensteinwarte
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
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
Schwarzes Horn
Peak
Frienstein
Peak
Wespenturm
Peak
Rübezahlturm
Peak
Kleiner Winterberg
Peak
Südlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Neuer Wildenstein
Ruins
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Steinmetz
Peak
Heiliger Wenzel
Peak
Alter Bock
Peak
Däumling
Peak
Zerborstener Stein
Peak
Zerborstene Wand
Peak
Bussard
Peak
2. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Hähnelspitze
Peak
Zerborstene Nadel
Peak
Mittlerer Bussardturm
Peak
Hinterer Bussardturm
Peak
Hentzschelturm
Peak
Wolfsfalle
Peak
Friensteiner Zacken
Peak
Partisan
Peak
Heidewand
Peak
Untertan
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
Schweinskopf
Peak
Rauschensteiner Nadel
Peak
Untere Winterbergspitze
Peak
Winterbergscheibe
Peak
Winterbergwächter
Peak
Doppeltürmchen
Peak
Rauschensteiner Turm
Peak
Wildspitze
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Check out this 7.3-mile loop trail near Sebnitz, Saxony. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 3 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle?
Expected weather for Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle for the next 5 days is:
- Fri, September 25 - 62 degrees/clear
- Sat, September 26 - 64 degrees/clear
- Sun, September 27 - 66 degrees/clear
- Mon, September 28 - 68 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 29 - 65 degrees/clear
Where is Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle located?
Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle?
Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle is considered a moderate hike that covers 7.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,863 ft. It takes about 4–4.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle?
Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle is considered a moderate hike that covers 7.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,863 ft. It takes about 4–4.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle a loop?
Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle is a loop trail that covers 7.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,863 ft. It takes about 4–4.5 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 Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle?
Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle is a loop trail that covers 7.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,863 ft. It takes about 4–4.5 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 Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle?
Dogs may be allowed on Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle?
Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle?
According to trailgoers, Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle is usually very busy. Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there waterfalls at Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle?
Yes, Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle has scenic views of Lichtenhainer Wasserfall, Viewpoint, and Beuthenfall.
Are there scenic views at Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle?
Yes, Aussicht Kuhstall is located on Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle.
Are there rivers at Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle?
Yes, Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle is near Kirnitzsch.
Are there forests at Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle?
Yes, Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there wildlife at Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Is Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle rocky?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Lichtenhainer Wasserfälle - Nasser Grund - Wilde Höhle includes rocky terrain. Watch your footing and wear footwear with good traction.
Last updated on September 24, 2026 at 10:43 pm GMT+0