The best mountain hikes around the Elbe
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Last updated: October 17, 2025
4.7
(16)
73
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Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.6
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84
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2. Schwedenlöcher Gorge – Amselsee loop from Oberrathen
6.30km
01:59
240m
240m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(17)
73
hikers
3. Schwedenlöcher Gorge – Amselsee loop from Kurort Rathen
8.16km
02:33
290m
290m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(19)
50
hikers
4. Breite-Kluft-Wand Viewpoint – Carolafelsen Viewpoint loop from Schmilka
13.0km
04:53
610m
610m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(3)
16
hikers
5. Pfaffenstein – Bellohöhle loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp
9.23km
03:09
450m
450m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(8)
24
hikers
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.8
(4)
17
hikers
7. Frienstein – Carolafelsen Viewpoint loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle
11.6km
03:52
450m
450m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(6)
19
hikers
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(4)
20
hikers
9. Schrammtor Rock Gate – Breite-Kluft-Wand Viewpoint loop from Ostrau
10.1km
03:10
390m
390m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.4
(5)
23
hikers
10. Rock Arch at Lamm – Lokomotive Rock Formation loop from Kurort Rathen
13.4km
04:03
370m
370m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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