Ostrau - Carolafelsen
100% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
9.1miLength
2,007ftElevation gain
5–5.5hrEstimated time
Loop
A scenic walk in Bad Schandau, Saxony.
The hike starts at the bus stop for the Falkensteinklinik and leads over the Falkenstein to the Carolafelsen. Many beautiful views of the breathtaking natural landscapes will accompany you, the Schrammsteine are a special highlight of the route. There are refreshment stops along the way.
Highlights of the tour:
- Wonderful prospects
- Diverse natural landscape
- Local flora and fauna
- Schrammsteine
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Top sights
Ostervorturm
Peak
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Hirschzahn
Peak
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Beelzebub
Peak
Schießgrundscheibe
Peak
Hüttenwart
Peak
Schwager
Peak
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Falkenstein
Peak
Steinschluchtwand
Peak
Obrigenwand
Peak
Götze
Peak
Promenadensäule
Peak
Nasse Tilke
Valley
Zinne
Peak
Rübezahlkeule
Peak
Domerker
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
Peak
Domnadel
Peak
Zitadelle
Peak
Boofe am Falkenstein-Knabe
Rock shelter
Küster
Peak
Höllenwand
Peak
Höllenturm
Peak
Wilder Kopf
Peak
Vandale
Peak
Sandlochwächter
Peak
Sandlochturm
Peak
Schrammsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
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
Rübezahl
Peak
Vorderer Torstein
Peak
Hoher Torstein
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Mittlerer Lagerwächter
Peak
Steinmetz
Peak
Däumling
Peak
Zerborstener Stein
Peak
Zerborstene Wand
Peak
2. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Hähnelspitze
Peak
Zerborstene Nadel
Peak
Friensteiner Zacken
Peak
Zahnsgrundwächter
Peak
Dompfeiler
Peak
Zahnsgrundturm
Peak
Insel
Peak
Elbaussicht
Viewpoint
Historische Hütte Bergwacht S3
Ruins
Domspitze
Peak
Veteran
Peak
Schrammsteine
Peak
Hundsnase
Peak
Unbenannte Spitze
Peak
Schrammtorfreund
Peak
Zackenkrone
Peak
Bierdeckel
Peak
Flasche
Peak
Schrammtorwächter
Peak
Kelch
Peak
Eunuch
Peak
Nichte
Peak
Säule
Peak
Schrammsteinwächter
Peak
Torsteinscheibe
Peak
Fotografenspitze
Peak
Südlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Östlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Dreifingerturm
Peak
Tante
Peak
Bergfex
Peak
Schrammsteinscheibe
Peak
Vorderer Torsteinkegel
Peak
Top sights
Ostervorturm
Peak
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Hirschzahn
Peak
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Beelzebub
Peak
Schießgrundscheibe
Peak
Hüttenwart
Peak
Schwager
Peak
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Falkenstein
Peak
Steinschluchtwand
Peak
Obrigenwand
Peak
Götze
Peak
Promenadensäule
Peak
Nasse Tilke
Valley
Zinne
Peak
Rübezahlkeule
Peak
Domerker
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
Peak
Zerborstene Scheibe
Peak
Domnadel
Peak
Zitadelle
Peak
Boofe am Falkenstein-Knabe
Rock shelter
Küster
Peak
Höllenwand
Peak
Höllenturm
Peak
Wilder Kopf
Peak
Vandale
Peak
Sandlochwächter
Peak
Sandlochturm
Peak
Schrammsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
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
Rübezahl
Peak
Vorderer Torstein
Peak
Hoher Torstein
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Mittlerer Lagerwächter
Peak
Steinmetz
Peak
Däumling
Peak
Zerborstener Stein
Peak
Zerborstene Wand
Peak
2. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Hähnelspitze
Peak
Zerborstene Nadel
Peak
Friensteiner Zacken
Peak
Zahnsgrundwächter
Peak
Dompfeiler
Peak
Zahnsgrundturm
Peak
Insel
Peak
Elbaussicht
Viewpoint
Historische Hütte Bergwacht S3
Ruins
Domspitze
Peak
Veteran
Peak
Schrammsteine
Peak
Hundsnase
Peak
Unbenannte Spitze
Peak
Schrammtorfreund
Peak
Zackenkrone
Peak
Bierdeckel
Peak
Flasche
Peak
Schrammtorwächter
Peak
Kelch
Peak
Eunuch
Peak
Nichte
Peak
Säule
Peak
Schrammsteinwächter
Peak
Torsteinscheibe
Peak
Fotografenspitze
Peak
Südlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Östlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Dreifingerturm
Peak
Tante
Peak
Bergfex
Peak
Schrammsteinscheibe
Peak
Vorderer Torsteinkegel
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Enjoy this 9.1-mile loop trail near Bad Schandau, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 43 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
What is the expected weather this week for Ostrau - Carolafelsen?
Expected weather for Ostrau - Carolafelsen for the next 5 days is:
- Sat, September 19 - 67 degrees/showers
- Sun, September 20 - 60 degrees/clear
- Mon, September 21 - 58 degrees/drizzle
- Tue, September 22 - 63 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 66 degrees/clear
Where is Ostrau - Carolafelsen located?
Ostrau - Carolafelsen is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Ostrau - Carolafelsen?
Ostrau - Carolafelsen is considered a hard hike that covers 9.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,007 ft. It takes about 5–5.5 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 Ostrau - Carolafelsen?
Ostrau - Carolafelsen is considered a hard hike that covers 9.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,007 ft. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Ostrau - Carolafelsen a loop?
Ostrau - Carolafelsen is a loop trail that covers 9.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,007 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 Ostrau - Carolafelsen?
Ostrau - Carolafelsen is a loop trail that covers 9.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,007 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 Ostrau - Carolafelsen?
Dogs may be allowed on Ostrau - Carolafelsen. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there scenic views at Ostrau - Carolafelsen?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Ostrau - Carolafelsen features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Schrammsteinaussicht and Elbaussicht.
Is there birding at Ostrau - Carolafelsen?
Yes, trailgoers have said that Ostrau - Carolafelsen is good for birding. Various bird species have been spotted on the trail and in the surrounding area.
Are there forests at Ostrau - Carolafelsen?
Yes, Ostrau - Carolafelsen is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Ostrau - Carolafelsen?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Ostrau - Carolafelsen, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on September 16, 2026 at 1:16 am GMT+0