From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf
21.9miLength
5,889ftElevation gain
12.5–13.5hrEstimated time
Point to point
Demanding hiking route from Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf, Saxony.
This varied hiking route leads from Schmilka to Hinterhermsdorf. It goes to many beautiful vantage points and rock formations such as the Small Bastion, the Winter Mountain Guardian, the Large Winter Mountain, Kipphorn View, Richter Gorge Tower, Goldstein View and Great Pond Stone. In addition to these natural highlights, there are some optional detours along the way.
The trails are a mix of forest trails, paths and some stairs made up of ladders and lots of steps. Due to the length, a certain basic level of fitness is required. In addition, sure-footedness and a head for heights are advantageous and sturdy shoes are recommended.
Highlights:
- Impressive rock formations
- Varied route
- Adventurous stairs
- Great panoramic views
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Top sights
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Erlsgrund
Valley
Großer Winterberg
Peak
Germane
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Wappen
Peak
Kleiner Zschandgrund
Valley
Nordöstlicher Wachturm
Peak
Meldenschlüchte
Valley
Schwarze Schlüchte
Valley
Katzenstein
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Hirschquellenturm
Peak
Lehnsteignadel
Peak
Urvieh
Peak
Steinlochturm
Peak
Zschandspitze
Peak
Dunkle Wand
Peak
Kansteinnadel
Peak
Heringsgrundhorn
Peak
Kleine Bastei
Viewpoint
Pechofenspitze
Peak
Wespenturm
Peak
Rübezahlturm
Peak
Kleiner Winterberg
Peak
Südlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Kaaba
Peak
Kipphornaussicht
Viewpoint
Boofe in den oberen Hirschleckschlüchten
Rock shelter
Hinteres Raubschloss
Rock shelter
Lehrpfad zur Waldentwicklung nach dem Waldbrand 2022
Attraction
Försterloch
Valley
III. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Böser Turm
Peak
Goldsteighorn
Peak
Prinz Karneval
Peak
Heringshorn
Peak
Winklerturm
Peak
Sprotte
Peak
Goldsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Winterstein
Peak
Großer Lorenzstein
Peak
Richterschluchtkegel
Peak
Boofe an der Sammlerwand
Rock shelter
Kirnitzsch
River
Nasser Grund
Valley
Rauschensteiner Nadel
Peak
Untere Winterbergspitze
Peak
Winterbergscheibe
Peak
Winterbergwächter
Peak
Doppeltürmchen
Peak
Monolith
Peak
II. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Lärchenturm
Peak
Bewachsener Turm
Peak
Großer Teichstein
Peak
Böses Horn
Peak
Teichsteinwächter
Peak
Buschmühlenturm
Peak
Dorfbachgrund
Valley
Hauptmannsschlüchte
Valley
Großes Pohlshorn
Peak
Marienhöhle
Cave
Rauschenstein
Peak
Südwestlicher Wachturm
Peak
Rollmops
Peak
Märchenturm
Peak
Feldschmiede
Peak
Kleiner Gratturm
Peak
Lehnwand
Peak
Gamsturm
Peak
Siamesische Zwillinge, Dick
Peak
Vorderer Verborgener Turm
Peak
Lehnkuppel
Peak
Mittlerer Verborgener Turm
Peak
Fünf Gipfel, Nordostturm
Peak
Kleiner Kuhstall
Attraction
Sumpfporstkegel
Peak
Reibetöpfel
Valley
Richterschluchtturm
Peak
Richterschluchtkopf
Peak
Grottenwächter
Cliff
Kleines Spitzes Horn
Peak
Großes Spitzes Horn
Peak
Goldsteigsäule
Peak
Kleiner Lorenzstein
Peak
Boofe am nördl. Gleitmannsturm
Rock shelter
Boofe am Winterstein, SW-Seite
Rock shelter
Boofe am Winterstein, Ostseite
Rock shelter
"Bärenfanggrube"
Ruins
Ilmenquelle
Spring
Mühlschlüchte
Valley
Winterbergbarbarine
Peak
Obere Winterbergspitze
Peak
Nördlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Wand am Kipphorn
Peak
Hinterer Spätling
Peak
Vorderer Spätling
Peak
Top sights
Falkoniergrund
Valley
Erlsgrund
Valley
Großer Winterberg
Peak
Germane
Peak
Rauschengrund
Valley
Wappen
Peak
Kleiner Zschandgrund
Valley
Nordöstlicher Wachturm
Peak
Meldenschlüchte
Valley
Schwarze Schlüchte
Valley
Katzenstein
Peak
Pavillon
Attraction
Weg zur Wildnis
Attraction
Hirschquellenturm
Peak
Lehnsteignadel
Peak
Urvieh
Peak
Steinlochturm
Peak
Zschandspitze
Peak
Dunkle Wand
Peak
Kansteinnadel
Peak
Heringsgrundhorn
Peak
Kleine Bastei
Viewpoint
Pechofenspitze
Peak
Wespenturm
Peak
Rübezahlturm
Peak
Kleiner Winterberg
Peak
Südlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Kaaba
Peak
Kipphornaussicht
Viewpoint
Boofe in den oberen Hirschleckschlüchten
Rock shelter
Hinteres Raubschloss
Rock shelter
Lehrpfad zur Waldentwicklung nach dem Waldbrand 2022
Attraction
Försterloch
Valley
III. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Böser Turm
Peak
Goldsteighorn
Peak
Prinz Karneval
Peak
Heringshorn
Peak
Winklerturm
Peak
Sprotte
Peak
Goldsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Winterstein
Peak
Großer Lorenzstein
Peak
Richterschluchtkegel
Peak
Boofe an der Sammlerwand
Rock shelter
Kirnitzsch
River
Nasser Grund
Valley
Rauschensteiner Nadel
Peak
Untere Winterbergspitze
Peak
Winterbergscheibe
Peak
Winterbergwächter
Peak
Doppeltürmchen
Peak
Monolith
Peak
II. Lehnsteigturm
Peak
Lärchenturm
Peak
Bewachsener Turm
Peak
Großer Teichstein
Peak
Böses Horn
Peak
Teichsteinwächter
Peak
Buschmühlenturm
Peak
Dorfbachgrund
Valley
Hauptmannsschlüchte
Valley
Großes Pohlshorn
Peak
Marienhöhle
Cave
Rauschenstein
Peak
Südwestlicher Wachturm
Peak
Rollmops
Peak
Märchenturm
Peak
Feldschmiede
Peak
Kleiner Gratturm
Peak
Lehnwand
Peak
Gamsturm
Peak
Siamesische Zwillinge, Dick
Peak
Vorderer Verborgener Turm
Peak
Lehnkuppel
Peak
Mittlerer Verborgener Turm
Peak
Fünf Gipfel, Nordostturm
Peak
Kleiner Kuhstall
Attraction
Sumpfporstkegel
Peak
Reibetöpfel
Valley
Richterschluchtturm
Peak
Richterschluchtkopf
Peak
Grottenwächter
Cliff
Kleines Spitzes Horn
Peak
Großes Spitzes Horn
Peak
Goldsteigsäule
Peak
Kleiner Lorenzstein
Peak
Boofe am nördl. Gleitmannsturm
Rock shelter
Boofe am Winterstein, SW-Seite
Rock shelter
Boofe am Winterstein, Ostseite
Rock shelter
"Bärenfanggrube"
Ruins
Ilmenquelle
Spring
Mühlschlüchte
Valley
Winterbergbarbarine
Peak
Obere Winterbergspitze
Peak
Nördlicher Gleitmannsturm
Peak
Wand am Kipphorn
Peak
Hinterer Spätling
Peak
Vorderer Spätling
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Discover this 21.9-mile point-to-point trail near Bad Schandau, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 2 min to complete. This trail is great for camping and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf?
Expected weather for From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf for the next 5 days is:
- Tue, September 22 - 61 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 56 degrees/clear
- Thu, September 24 - 58 degrees/clear
- Fri, September 25 - 66 degrees/clear
- Sat, September 26 - 70 degrees/clear
Where is From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf located?
From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf?
From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf is considered a hard hike that covers 21.9 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,889 ft. It takes about 12.5–13.5 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 From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf?
From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf is considered a hard hike that covers 21.9 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,889 ft. It takes about 12.5–13.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf a point to point trail?
From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf is a point to point trail that covers 21.9 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,889 ft. It takes about 12.5–13.5 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 From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf?
From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf is a point to point trail that covers 21.9 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,889 ft. It takes about 12.5–13.5 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 From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf?
Dogs may be allowed on From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf?
From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf?
According to trailgoers, From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf is usually not too busy. From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf?
Yes, according to trailgoers, From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Kleine Bastei, Kipphornaussicht, and Goldsteinaussicht.
Are there rivers at From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf?
Yes, From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf is near Kirnitzsch.
Is camping allowed at From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf?
Camping is allowed on From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf 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.
Are there forests at From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf?
Yes, From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Are there wildflowers at From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf rocky?
Yes, according to trailgoers, From Bad Schandau to Hinterhermsdorf includes rocky terrain. Watch your footing and wear footwear with good traction.
Last updated on September 20, 2026 at 3:48 am GMT+0