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Mountain Hikes in Saxony

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Germany? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in Saxony to bring you the top 20 routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in Saxony.

Aussichtpunkt Langes Horn – Affensteine loop from Mittelndorf
Expert
03:10
5.53 mi
Affensteine – Wilde Hölle loop from Mittelndorf
Expert
02:28
4.49 mi
Affensteine – Wilde Hölle loop from Lichtenhain
Expert
05:26
10.2 mi
Gr. Schrammtor – Falkenstein loop from Postelwitz
Expert
02:45
5.48 mi
Pavillonaussicht – Schwedenlöcher loop from Kurort Rathen
Easy
01:59
3.96 mi
Pavillonaussicht – Schwedenlöcher loop from Waltersdorf
Intermediate
02:33
5.08 mi
Nadelöhr – Pfaffenstein (Tafelberg, 435m) loop from Königstein
Intermediate
03:02
5.64 mi
Häntzschelstiege – Wilde Hölle loop from Lichtenhain
Expert
06:08
11.4 mi
Affensteine – Idagrotte - Frienstein loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle
Expert
05:17
9.06 mi
Abwärts über den Jägersteig – Gr. Schrammtor loop from Postelwitz
Expert
02:11
4.29 mi
Wilde Hölle – Affensteine loop from Mittelndorf
Expert
05:43
9.38 mi
Himmelsleiter – Lichtenhainer Wasserfall loop from Mittelndorf
Intermediate
01:54
4.03 mi
Falkenschlucht – Lichterhöhle loop from Gohrisch
Expert
02:12
4.11 mi
Kletter Aussicht – An der Lokomotive loop from Kurort Rathen
Expert
04:05
8.25 mi
Riegelhofstiege – Großer Bärenstein 327m loop from Naundorf
Expert
01:31
3.17 mi
Häntzschelstiege – Wilde Hölle loop from Ostrau
Expert
05:04
10.5 mi
Affensteine – Häntzschelstiege loop from Postelwitz
Expert
04:49
9.18 mi
Nonnensteig – Einstieg Nonnensteig loop from Valy
Expert
00:41
1.34 mi
Häntzschelstiege – Affensteine loop from Mittelndorf
Expert
01:56
3.15 mi
Nadelöhr – Pfaffenstein (Tafelberg, 435m) loop from Pfaffendorf
Intermediate
01:08
1.92 mi

The 20 best mountain hikes in Saxony

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    Aussichtpunkt Langes Horn – Affensteine loop from Mittelndorf

    03:10
    5.53 mi
    1.8 mph
    1,125 ft
    1,125 ft
    Expert

    4.9

    (53)

    228

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    2

    Affensteine – Wilde Hölle loop from Mittelndorf

    02:28
    4.49 mi
    1.8 mph
    975 ft
    975 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (20)

    92

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    Affensteine – Wilde Hölle loop from Lichtenhain

    05:26
    10.2 mi
    1.9 mph
    1,825 ft
    1,825 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (10)

    66

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    4

    Gr. Schrammtor – Falkenstein loop from Postelwitz

    02:45
    5.48 mi
    2.0 mph
    975 ft
    975 ft
    Expert

    3.7

    (3)

    74

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    5

    Pavillonaussicht – Schwedenlöcher loop from Kurort Rathen

    01:59
    3.96 mi
    2.0 mph
    750 ft
    750 ft
    Ferry
    Easy

    4.9

    (17)

    83

    Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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    6

    Pavillonaussicht – Schwedenlöcher loop from Waltersdorf

    02:33
    5.08 mi
    2.0 mph
    925 ft
    925 ft
    Intermediate

    4.8

    (11)

    71

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    7

    Nadelöhr – Pfaffenstein (Tafelberg, 435m) loop from Königstein

    03:02
    5.64 mi
    1.9 mph
    1,375 ft
    1,375 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    33

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    8

    Häntzschelstiege – Wilde Hölle loop from Lichtenhain

    06:08
    11.4 mi
    1.9 mph
    2,275 ft
    2,275 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (8)

    58

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    9
    9

    Affensteine – Idagrotte - Frienstein loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

    05:17
    9.06 mi
    1.7 mph
    2,450 ft
    2,450 ft
    Ferry
    Expert

    5.0

    (4)

    36

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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    10
    10

    Abwärts über den Jägersteig – Gr. Schrammtor loop from Postelwitz

    02:11
    4.29 mi
    2.0 mph
    725 ft
    725 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (4)

    29

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    11

    Wilde Hölle – Affensteine loop from Mittelndorf

    05:43
    9.38 mi
    1.6 mph
    2,150 ft
    2,150 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (6)

    36

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    12
    12

    Himmelsleiter – Lichtenhainer Wasserfall loop from Mittelndorf

    01:54
    4.03 mi
    2.1 mph
    500 ft
    525 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (3)

    17

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    13
    13

    Falkenschlucht – Lichterhöhle loop from Gohrisch

    02:12
    4.11 mi
    1.9 mph
    825 ft
    825 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    11

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    14
    14

    Kletter Aussicht – An der Lokomotive loop from Kurort Rathen

    04:05
    8.25 mi
    2.0 mph
    1,250 ft
    1,250 ft
    Ferry
    Expert

    4.3

    (3)

    19

    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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    15
    15

    Riegelhofstiege – Großer Bärenstein 327m loop from Naundorf

    01:31
    3.17 mi
    2.1 mph
    350 ft
    350 ft
    Expert

    2

    Expert mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    16
    16

    Häntzschelstiege – Wilde Hölle loop from Ostrau

    05:04
    10.5 mi
    2.1 mph
    1,325 ft
    1,325 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (3)

    30

    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    17

    Affensteine – Häntzschelstiege loop from Postelwitz

    04:49
    9.18 mi
    1.9 mph
    1,775 ft
    1,775 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    18

    Nonnensteig – Einstieg Nonnensteig loop from Valy

    00:41
    1.34 mi
    1.9 mph
    125 ft
    125 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (4)

    30

    Expert mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    19

    Häntzschelstiege – Affensteine loop from Mittelndorf

    01:56
    3.15 mi
    1.6 mph
    900 ft
    900 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (5)

    21

    Expert mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    20

    Nadelöhr – Pfaffenstein (Tafelberg, 435m) loop from Pfaffendorf

    01:08
    1.92 mi
    1.7 mph
    525 ft
    525 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    14

    Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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