Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht
67% of reviewers say this trail is hard
10.8miLength
3,070ftElevation gain
6.5–7hrEstimated time
Loop
Varied route from Schmilka in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony.
The route starts and ends in Schmilka at the parking lot at Färhafen. From there, right at the beginning, it's a steep climb up the mountain path through the Erlsgrund to the Großer Winterberg. There you have a wonderful view before continuing on the Reitsteig to some of the most spectacular rock formations in Saxon Switzerland - the Affensteinen. Along the Upper Affenstein Promenade you have a wonderful view of the rocks.
The Schrammsteine are just as popular. The Höllweg, Zeughausweg and Vorderwinkel lead there. Many beautiful views await. The ridge path gradually introduces the way back to the starting point.
Highlights:
- Varied route
- Great winter mountain
- Kipphorn view
- Monkey Stones
- Scratch stones
- Optional detour to the Idagrotte
- Broad-rift views
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Top sights
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Domkanzel
Peak
Beelzebub
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Grottenwart
Peak
Neue Wenzelwand
Peak
Schwager
Peak
Erlsgrund
Valley
Großer Winterberg
Peak
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Kulissenwächter
Peak
Heidelbeerturm
Peak
Klosterwächter
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Bloßstock
Peak
Kleiner Zschandgrund
Valley
Breite-Kluft-Aussicht
Viewpoint
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
Dorn
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Friensteinwarte
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Langer Grund
Valley
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
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
Vandale
Peak
Sandlochwächter
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Teufelsspitze
Peak
Jammerspitze
Peak
Brückenturm
Peak
Sandlochturm
Peak
Frienstein
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
Lehrpfad zur Waldentwicklung nach dem Waldbrand 2022
Attraction
Backzahn
Peak
Eckzahn
Peak
Boofe am Kleinen Kuhstall
Rock shelter
Boofe auf dem unteren Band nordöstlich der Falknertürme
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
Nasser Grund
Valley
Steinmetz
Peak
Däumling
Peak
Zerborstener Stein
Peak
Zerborstene Wand
Peak
Bussard
Peak
Top sights
Jungfer
Peak
Schrammsteine
Cliff
Wandwächter
Peak
Baustein
Peak
Mittelturm
Peak
Promenadenspitze
Peak
Höllentor
Peak
Carolafelsen
Peak
Dickwanst
Peak
Hauptdrilling
Peak
Domkanzel
Peak
Beelzebub
Peak
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Grottenwart
Peak
Neue Wenzelwand
Peak
Schwager
Peak
Erlsgrund
Valley
Großer Winterberg
Peak
Trabant
Peak
1. Zerborstener Turm
Peak
Gespaltener Kopf
Peak
Neptun
Peak
Hohe Wand
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Stülpner
Peak
Kulissenwächter
Peak
Heidelbeerturm
Peak
Klosterwächter
Peak
Nebelturm
Peak
Stiegenwächter
Peak
Bloßstock
Peak
Kleiner Zschandgrund
Valley
Breite-Kluft-Aussicht
Viewpoint
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
Dorn
Peak
Rauschengrundnadel
Peak
Friensteinwarte
Peak
Kleiner Falknerturm
Peak
Großer Falknerturm
Peak
Langer Grund
Valley
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Müllerstein
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
Vandale
Peak
Sandlochwächter
Peak
Turm am Verborgenen Horn
Peak
Teufelsspitze
Peak
Jammerspitze
Peak
Brückenturm
Peak
Sandlochturm
Peak
Frienstein
Peak
Boofe auf dem unteren Band westl. d. Rotkehlchenstiege
Rock shelter
Lehrpfad zur Waldentwicklung nach dem Waldbrand 2022
Attraction
Backzahn
Peak
Eckzahn
Peak
Boofe am Kleinen Kuhstall
Rock shelter
Boofe auf dem unteren Band nordöstlich der Falknertürme
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
Nasser Grund
Valley
Steinmetz
Peak
Däumling
Peak
Zerborstener Stein
Peak
Zerborstene Wand
Peak
Bussard
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Experience this 10.8-mile loop trail near Bad Schandau, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht?
Expected weather for Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht for the next 5 days is:
- Thu, September 24 - 60 degrees/drizzle
- Fri, September 25 - 67 degrees/clear
- Sat, September 26 - 69 degrees/clear
- Sun, September 27 - 71 degrees/clear
- Mon, September 28 - 73 degrees/clear
Where is Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht located?
Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht?
Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht is considered a hard hike that covers 10.8 mi, with an elevation gain of 3,070 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 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 Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht?
Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht is considered a hard hike that covers 10.8 mi, with an elevation gain of 3,070 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht a loop?
Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht is a loop trail that covers 10.8 mi, with an elevation gain of 3,070 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 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 Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht?
Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht is a loop trail that covers 10.8 mi, with an elevation gain of 3,070 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 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 Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht?
Dogs may be allowed on Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht?
Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht?
According to trailgoers, Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht is usually somewhat busy. Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Breite-Kluft-Aussicht and Schrammsteinaussicht.
Is there birding at Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht?
Yes, trailgoers have said that Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht is good for birding. Various bird species have been spotted on the trail and in the surrounding area.
Are there forests at Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht?
Yes, Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht rocky?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Schmilka - Großer Winterberg - Elbaussicht - Breite-Kluft-Aussicht includes rocky terrain. Watch your footing and wear footwear with good traction.
Last updated on September 24, 2026 at 5:01 am GMT+0