The best running trails in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

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Running in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Schwedenlöcher – Ascent in the Amselgrund Gorge loop from Kurort Rathen	Intermediate 01:01 7.73km
Grundbach Footbridge – Town Church Stadt Wehlen loop from Stadt Wehlen	Intermediate 00:52 8.30km
Kuhstall Rock Arch – Lichtenhainer Waterfall loop from Ostrau	Expert 02:01 17.7km
View of the Elbe River – Schwedenlöcher loop from Kurort Rathen	Expert 01:36 11.9km
Ascent in the Amselgrund Gorge – Schwedenlöcher loop from Waltersdorf	Expert 02:07 16.1km
Path Along the Elbe River – Königstein Town Square loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp	Intermediate 01:10 10.7km
Paddle Steamer Kurort Rathen – Stone Fish loop from Rathmannsdorf (Kr Pirna)	Intermediate 00:55 8.76km
Paddle Steamer Kurort Rathen – Stone Fish loop from Ostrau	Intermediate 00:54 8.32km
Schrammstein Gate – View of Schrammsteine loop from Ostrau	Intermediate 00:47 5.85km

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Schwedenlöcher – Ascent in the Amselgrund Gorge loop from Kurort Rathen
01:01
7.73km
7:55/km
270m
270m
Intermediate
5.0
(6)
175
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Grundbach Footbridge – Town Church Stadt Wehlen loop from Stadt Wehlen
00:52
8.30km
6:14/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
5.0
(4)
126
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Kuhstall Rock Arch – Lichtenhainer Waterfall loop from Ostrau
02:01
17.7km
6:51/km
350m
350m
Expert
4.7
(6)
65
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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4
View of the Elbe River – Schwedenlöcher loop from Kurort Rathen
01:36
11.9km
8:03/km
380m
380m
Ferry
Expert
5.0
(2)
56
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
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5
Ascent in the Amselgrund Gorge – Schwedenlöcher loop from Waltersdorf
02:07
16.1km
7:55/km
460m
460m
Expert
4.8
(4)
57
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Path Along the Elbe River – Königstein Town Square loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp
01:10
10.7km
6:29/km
100m
100m
Intermediate
67
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Paddle Steamer Kurort Rathen – Stone Fish loop from Rathmannsdorf (Kr Pirna)
00:55
8.76km
6:14/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
62
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Paddle Steamer Kurort Rathen – Stone Fish loop from Ostrau
00:54
8.32km
6:27/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
5.0
(2)
73
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Schrammstein Gate – View of Schrammsteine loop from Ostrau
00:47
5.85km
8:06/km
220m
220m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
40
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.