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The Top 20 Gorges in Saxon Switzerland

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in Saxon Switzerland. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Saxon Switzerland.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Schwedenlöcher

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The Schwedenlöcher are a particularly exciting section and my personal highlight in Saxon Switzerland. This section got its name during the Thirty Years' War, when farmers from the village of …

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Schrammtor in the Saxon Switzerland National Park

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The Schrammsteintor is one of the most stunning rock formations in the entire national park. Towering towering the rocks on both sides above you. Climbers love the steep walls and …

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Himmelsleiter Stairway (Saxon Switzerland National Park)

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If you have the time and, above all, the courage, you should not miss the ascent through the ladder ladder. A long and narrow staircase leads up through a narrowing …

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Uttewalder Rock Arch

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A must in Saxon Switzerland, also worthwhile because there are still many highlights in a relatively small area.

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Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland)

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Saxon Switzerland offers a variety of incredible great hiking opportunities.
I would recommend this place to everyone who loves nature and hiking.

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Wild hell

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I can highly recommend the “Wild Hell”. It is surprising that there is no sign at the beginning of the gorge about the difficulty. Without appropriate footwear, nothing can be …

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Uttewalder Grund Gorge

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in the Uttewalder Grund are strong rock formations and overhangs, very romantic. In the warm summer it is still cool on the trails. Simply a must!

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Eye of a needle

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From the north you can reach the plateau of Pfaffenstein the fastest way over the bottleneck. The path consists of about 600 unevenly high steps and is so narrow in …

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East ascent Gorischstein

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The ascent is also a little adventure.

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Wildschützensteig

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Steep ascent to the Schrammsteinen, but without much climbing. Good expansion given by ladders and stairs. Strenuous, but you will be very well rewarded by the later prospects at the Schrammsteinen. The trail may only be used on the ascent.

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Already discovered everything in this region? See additional gorges in Saxon Switzerland for your next adventure:

The Top 20 Gorges in Saxon Switzerland

Schwedenlöcher

Schrammtor in the Saxon Switzerland National Park

Himmelsleiter Stairway (Saxon Switzerland National Park)

Uttewalder Rock Arch

Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland)

Wild hell

Uttewalder Grund Gorge

Eye of a needle

East ascent Gorischstein

Wildschützensteig

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