The best mountain hikes around the Elbe

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Saxony? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes around the Elbe to bring you the top 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 around the Elbe.

Idagrotte and Frienstein – Wilde Hölle Trail loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle	Expert 05:29 14.8km
Schwedenlöcher Gorge – Amselsee loop from Oberrathen	Easy 01:59 6.30km
Schwedenlöcher Gorge – Amselsee loop from Kurort Rathen	Intermediate 02:33 8.16km
Breite-Kluft-Wand Viewpoint – Carolafelsen Viewpoint loop from Schmilka	Expert 04:53 13.0km
Pfaffenstein Table Mountain – Diebskeller Cave loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp	Intermediate 03:08 9.23km
Rotkehlchenstiege – Nimmersatt-Tor Rock Arch loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle	Expert 04:33 12.3km
Gohrischstein Summit (440 m) – Papststein (table mountain, 451 m) loop from Gohrisch	Expert 02:54 8.87km
Rock Arch at Lamm – Lokomotive Rock Formation loop from Kurort Rathen	Expert 04:03 13.4km
Schrammtor Rock Gate – Breite-Kluft-Wand Viewpoint loop from Ostrau	Expert 03:09 10.0km

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Idagrotte and Frienstein – Wilde Hölle Trail loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle
05:29
14.8km
2.7km/h
680m
680m
Ferry
Expert
4.7
(16)
73
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
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2
Schwedenlöcher Gorge – Amselsee loop from Oberrathen
01:59
6.30km
3.2km/h
240m
240m
Ferry
Easy
4.6
(20)
84
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

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Schwedenlöcher Gorge – Amselsee loop from Kurort Rathen
02:33
8.16km
3.2km/h
290m
290m
Intermediate
4.5
(17)
73
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4
Breite-Kluft-Wand Viewpoint – Carolafelsen Viewpoint loop from Schmilka
04:53
13.0km
2.7km/h
610m
610m
Expert
5.0
(19)
50
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5
Pfaffenstein Table Mountain – Diebskeller Cave loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp
03:08
9.23km
2.9km/h
450m
450m
Intermediate
5.0
(3)
17
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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6
Rotkehlchenstiege – Nimmersatt-Tor Rock Arch loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle
04:33
12.3km
2.7km/h
550m
550m
Ferry
Expert
5.0
(8)
24
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
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7
Gohrischstein Summit (440 m) – Papststein (table mountain, 451 m) loop from Gohrisch
02:54
8.87km
3.1km/h
340m
340m
Expert
5.0
(7)
19
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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8
Rock Arch at Lamm – Lokomotive Rock Formation loop from Kurort Rathen
04:03
13.4km
3.3km/h
370m
370m
Ferry
Expert
4.4
(5)
23
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Schrammtor Rock Gate – Breite-Kluft-Wand Viewpoint loop from Ostrau
03:09
10.0km
3.2km/h
390m
390m
Expert
5.0
(2)
18
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.