Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm
67% of reviewers say this trail is hard
11.2miLength
3,458ftElevation gain
Loop
This scenic hike offers many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes, and above all, it is a varied route. Part of the route is an easy via ferrata; equipment is recommended. In some sections, the route is quite steep.
The hiking route is as follows:
Schmilka - Rotkehlchenstiege - Upper Terrace Trail - Wildschützensteig - Schrammstein Lookout - Schrammsteingrat Trail - Carolafelsen - Wilde Hölle - Hätzschelstiege - Lehnsteig - Schmilka
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Top sights
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Gutebierwände
Cliff
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Domkanzel
Peak
Beelzebub
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Neue Wenzelwand
Peak
Schwager
Peak
Erlsgrund
Valley
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Heidelbeerturm
Peak
Klosterwächter
Peak
Promenadensäule
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Bloßstock
Peak
Kleines Prebischtor
Attraction
Rollenturm
Peak
Klimmerstein
Peak
Rauschentorwächter
Peak
Bergfried
Peak
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Rauschenkuppe
Peak
Falsche Zinne
Peak
Wotan
Peak
Domerker
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Teufelsturm
Peak
Hirschquellenturm
Peak
Lehnsteignadel
Peak
Urvieh
Peak
Steinlochturm
Peak
Dorn
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Heringsgrundhorn
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
Gamshornspitze
Peak
Friseur
Peak
Vorderes Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Wolfsspitze
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Teufelsspitze
Peak
Jammerspitze
Peak
Brückenturm
Peak
Schwarzes Horn
Peak
Frienstein
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
Lehrpfad zur Waldentwicklung nach dem Waldbrand 2022
Attraction
III. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Böser Turm
Peak
Backzahn
Peak
Elbtalwächter
Peak
Eckzahn
Peak
Boofe am Kleinen Kuhstall
Rock shelter
Schrammsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Affenstein
Peak
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Nördlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Hoher Torstein
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Steinmetz
Peak
Heiliger Wenzel
Peak
Alter Bock
Peak
Top sights
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Gutebierwände
Cliff
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Domkanzel
Peak
Beelzebub
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Neue Wenzelwand
Peak
Schwager
Peak
Erlsgrund
Valley
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Heidelbeerturm
Peak
Klosterwächter
Peak
Promenadensäule
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Bloßstock
Peak
Kleines Prebischtor
Attraction
Rollenturm
Peak
Klimmerstein
Peak
Rauschentorwächter
Peak
Bergfried
Peak
Vorderer Bussardturm
Peak
Rauschenkuppe
Peak
Falsche Zinne
Peak
Wotan
Peak
Domerker
Peak
Mädel
Peak
Wilder-Grund-Turm
Peak
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Teufelsturm
Peak
Hirschquellenturm
Peak
Lehnsteignadel
Peak
Urvieh
Peak
Steinlochturm
Peak
Dorn
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Heringsgrundhorn
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
Gamshornspitze
Peak
Friseur
Peak
Vorderes Leuchterweibchen
Peak
Wolfsspitze
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Teufelsspitze
Peak
Jammerspitze
Peak
Brückenturm
Peak
Schwarzes Horn
Peak
Frienstein
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
Lehrpfad zur Waldentwicklung nach dem Waldbrand 2022
Attraction
III. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Böser Turm
Peak
Backzahn
Peak
Elbtalwächter
Peak
Eckzahn
Peak
Boofe am Kleinen Kuhstall
Rock shelter
Schrammsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Affenstein
Peak
Onkel
Peak
Sonnenwendkegel
Peak
Neffe
Peak
Wildschützenkopf
Peak
Wildschützennadel
Peak
Nördlicher Schrammturm
Peak
Golem
Peak
Drohne
Peak
Schrammsteinkegel
Peak
Hoher Torstein
Peak
Regenturm
Peak
Gespaltener Kegel
Peak
Steinmetz
Peak
Heiliger Wenzel
Peak
Alter Bock
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Try this 11.2-mile loop trail near Bad Schandau, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, rock climbing, and via ferrata, 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 Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm?
Expected weather for Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm for the next 5 days is:
- Mon, September 21 - 59 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 22 - 62 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 64 degrees/clear
- Thu, September 24 - 63 degrees/foggy
- Fri, September 25 - 69 degrees/clear
Where is Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm located?
Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are dogs allowed on Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm?
Dogs may be allowed on Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm?
Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm?
According to trailgoers, Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm is usually busy. Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm?
Yes, Schrammsteinaussicht is located on Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm.
Is rock climbing allowed at Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm?
Rock climbing is allowed on Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm in Saxon Switzerland National Park. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm a via ferrata route?
Yes, Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm is a via ferrata route in Saxon Switzerland National Park that requires special equipment and extra planning.
Are there forests at Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm?
Yes, Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Is Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm rocky?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Schmilka - Carolafelsen - Bauerlochturm includes rocky terrain. Watch your footing and wear footwear with good traction.
Last updated on September 21, 2026 at 12:26 am GMT+0