Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle
70% of reviewers say this trail is hard
11.5miLength
2,440ftElevation gain
6–7hrEstimated time
Point to point
This route is the 4th stage of the Malerweg, a long-distance hiking trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This section leads from Altendorf to Neumannmühle. Highlights include the imposing Schrammsteine with the famous Schrammstein viewpoint, the Lichtenhainer Waterfall, and the massive Kuhstall rock arch, which is reached via the narrow Himmelsleiter.
Overnight stays are available at inns in the Kirnitzschtal valley; camping is prohibited in the national park. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are essential for the ladders and climbs. Drinking water is available at the restaurants near the Lichtenhainer Waterfall or in the Kirnitzschtal valley. Both locations are accessible by bus; schedules are available at https://www.vvo-online.de.
For the complete route and all stages, see https://www.alltrails.com/lists/malerweg - Official AllTrails List.
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Part of a multi-day route
Malerweg [CLOSED]
Top sights
Ostervorturm
Peak
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Richters Born
Spring
Domkanzel
Peak
Lichtenhainer Wasserfall
Waterfall
Blasketurm
Peak
Kuhstallscheibe
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Schwager
Peak
Germane
Peak
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Falkenstein
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Aussicht Kuhstall
Viewpoint
Kuhstall
Attraction
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Münzborn
Spring
Ostrauer Mühle
Campsite
Raubsteiner Taufe
Valley
Klosterwächter
Peak
Promenadensäule
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Nasse Tilke
Valley
Bloßstock
Peak
Kleines Prebischtor
Attraction
Glöckner
Peak
Münzstein
Peak
Breite-Kluft-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Zyklopenmauer
Peak
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Falsche Zinne
Peak
Wotan
Peak
Zinne
Peak
Domerker
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Teufelsmauer
Cliff
Teufelsturm
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Gellchensteine
Peak
Langer Grund
Valley
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
Peak
Domnadel
Peak
Zitadelle
Peak
Küster
Peak
Schrammsteinturm
Peak
Brechstange
Peak
Höllenwand
Peak
Höllenturm
Peak
Wilder Kopf
Peak
Friseur
Peak
Vorderes Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Vandale
Peak
Sandlochwächter
Peak
Heidematz
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Teufelsspitze
Peak
Jammerspitze
Peak
Brückenturm
Peak
Sandlochturm
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
Boofe an der Westseite des hohen Torsteins
Rock shelter
Neuer Wildenstein
Ruins
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Spitzer Turm
Peak
Viererturm
Peak
Max und Moritz
Peak
Gottfried-Bauch-Spitze
Peak
Kesselturm
Peak
Meurerturm
Peak
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Nördlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Vorderer Torstein
Peak
Top sights
Ostervorturm
Peak
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Richters Born
Spring
Domkanzel
Peak
Lichtenhainer Wasserfall
Waterfall
Blasketurm
Peak
Kuhstallscheibe
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Schwager
Peak
Germane
Peak
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Falkenstein
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Aussicht Kuhstall
Viewpoint
Kuhstall
Attraction
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Münzborn
Spring
Ostrauer Mühle
Campsite
Raubsteiner Taufe
Valley
Klosterwächter
Peak
Promenadensäule
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Nasse Tilke
Valley
Bloßstock
Peak
Kleines Prebischtor
Attraction
Glöckner
Peak
Münzstein
Peak
Breite-Kluft-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Zyklopenmauer
Peak
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Falsche Zinne
Peak
Wotan
Peak
Zinne
Peak
Domerker
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Teufelsmauer
Cliff
Teufelsturm
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Gellchensteine
Peak
Langer Grund
Valley
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
Peak
Domnadel
Peak
Zitadelle
Peak
Küster
Peak
Schrammsteinturm
Peak
Brechstange
Peak
Höllenwand
Peak
Höllenturm
Peak
Wilder Kopf
Peak
Friseur
Peak
Vorderes Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Vandale
Peak
Sandlochwächter
Peak
Heidematz
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Teufelsspitze
Peak
Jammerspitze
Peak
Brückenturm
Peak
Sandlochturm
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
Boofe an der Westseite des hohen Torsteins
Rock shelter
Neuer Wildenstein
Ruins
Kirnitzsch
River
Beuthenfall
Waterfall
Spitzer Turm
Peak
Viererturm
Peak
Max und Moritz
Peak
Gottfried-Bauch-Spitze
Peak
Kesselturm
Peak
Meurerturm
Peak
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Nördlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Vorderer Torstein
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Experience this 11.5-mile point-to-point trail near Sebnitz, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 58 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and 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 Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle?
Expected weather for Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle 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 Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle located?
Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle?
Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle is considered a hard hike that covers 11.5 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,440 ft. It takes about 6–7 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 Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle?
Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle is considered a hard hike that covers 11.5 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,440 ft. It takes about 6–7 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle a point to point trail?
Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle is a point to point trail that covers 11.5 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,440 ft. It takes about 6–7 hr to complete. Point-to-point routes have a different starting point and endpoint. The length of the trail refers to one-way travel on this route. Don't forget to plan for transportation when exploring point-to-point routes!
How long is Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle?
Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle is a point to point trail that covers 11.5 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,440 ft. It takes about 6–7 hr to complete. Point-to-point routes have a different starting point and endpoint. The length of the trail refers to one-way travel on this route. Don't forget to plan for transportation when exploring point-to-point routes!
Are dogs allowed on Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle?
Dogs may be allowed on Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle?
Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle?
According to trailgoers, Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle is usually very busy. Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there waterfalls at Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle?
Yes, Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle has scenic views of Lichtenhainer Wasserfall, Viewpoint, and Beuthenfall.
Are there scenic views at Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Aussicht Kuhstall and Breite-Kluft-Aussicht.
Are there rivers at Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle?
Yes, Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle is near Kirnitzsch.
Is camping allowed at Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle?
Camping is allowed on Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is backpacking allowed at Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle?
Backpacking is allowed on Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle. Backpacking trails are typically longer and are often point-to-point trails. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Are there forests at Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle?
Yes, Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Is there wildlife at Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Malerweg Stage 4: Altendorf - Neumannmühle in Saxon Switzerland National Park. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on September 20, 2026 at 2:59 pm GMT+0