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The Top 20 Gorges in the Ore Mountains

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

to choose from in the Ore Mountains. 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 the Ore Mountains.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

Schwarzwassertal

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In my opinion, it is one of the most beautiful valleys anywhere. Impressive with its flora and fauna, it invites you to go hiking. So don't forget a picnic and plant identification app.

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Schwarze Pockau Rest Area

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Even if you've been there 10 times, you keep going back there. The black Pockau meanders picturesquely through the landscape which is very varied. Sometimes many 🌲🌳 very different 🌿🍀🌻🌼🌸 …

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Rock Square (Skalní náměstí), Tiské Stěny

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If you like rock formations, this is the place for you. There is so much to discover that you can plan a whole day here.

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Rabenauer Grund Nature Reserve

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The Rabenauer Grund is ideal for beautiful hikes, cycling, running ... Along the Weißeritz, this wildly romantic reason is really an experience.

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Tisa Walls (Tiské stěny)

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Arrive early to get a parking space at the foot of the main entrance. Left rock section with climb and great overview. Descent through short labyrinth with z.T. loose handrails. …

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Rabenauer Grund – Valley of the Red Weißeritz

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The Rabenauer Grund is a hiking and walking path along the red Weißeritz. The idyllic nature along the Weißeritz is beautiful. There is a good place to stop for refreshments …

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Greifenbach Valley

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A very nice shady valley. The path leads along the stream and is also suitable for bicycles. Along the way there are always information boards and one or the other attraction to the mining history of the valley.

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Wolkensteiner Schweiz Viewpoint

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Great hiking area, the via ferratas are also recommended.

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Kurtovy Towers – Southeast Tower

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A labyrinth of rock towers, overhangs, windows, gates, mushrooms and pinnacles with honeycombed weathering. The whole area, traversed by a system of vertical crevices, forms a dense network of narrow …

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Ascent to Teufelskanzel

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The ascent is often very crowded, so get up early and enjoy the quiet and the ascent in the morning :)))

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