However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 20

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Last updated: October 6, 2025

Gautschgrotte

As in some places in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, the rock formation also arouses awe here. In addition to the size of this cave you act as a human being in the face of nature.

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Amselfall

Unfortunately, the Amselfallbaude is currently completely surrounded by scaffolding and is permanently closed. The Amselfall is also not accessible at the moment. Unfortunately, nothing has changed in this situation since …

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Lichtenhainer Waterfall

The Lichtenhain waterfall has been a tourist attraction since 1830. It is operated by a weir, that if necessary (presence of tourists) by the "waterfall puller" - an extra then established Office - is operated.

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Wesenitz Waterfall at Lochmühle

Another welcome rest on the Malerweg.

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Beuthenfall Waterfall

Doesn't look really great among the ruins.

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Grünbachtal Trail

Quaint, romantic and beautiful the Grünbachtalweg. Can be integrated into a round of Rathewalde, Bastei, and Schwedenlöcher 😎👍ca. 10 km

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Bärengarten Stone Arch and Waterfall

Once you've made it this far, it's not far to the castle!

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Lichtenhainer Wasserfall Inn & Guesthouse

The restaurant is open during the day.

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Richtergrotte Waterfall

In rainy weather there is a beautiful waterfall

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Neuweg Waterfall

The Neuweg connects the Polenztal with the hiking trails around the fire view. It is a little less committed than the Schulzengrund. It can be easily combined with tours from Hohnstein or Hockstein. The Gautsch grotto is also nearby.

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Gautschgrotte

Amselfall

Lichtenhainer Waterfall

Wesenitz Waterfall at Lochmühle

Beuthenfall Waterfall

Grünbachtal Trail

Bärengarten Stone Arch and Waterfall

Lichtenhainer Wasserfall Inn & Guesthouse

Richtergrotte Waterfall

Neuweg Waterfall

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