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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 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 around the Elbe.

The 20 best mountain hikes around the Elbe

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1

Idagrotte - Frienstein – Affensteine Loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

Difficult

05:26

9.49 mi

1.7 mph

2,250 ft

2,250 ft

Ferry

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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2

Rotkehlchenstiege – Affensteine Loop from Postelwitz

Difficult

06:17

12.7 mi

2.0 mph

1,875 ft

1,850 ft

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

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3

Affensteine – Idagrotte - Frienstein Loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

Difficult

05:18

9.22 mi

1.7 mph

2,325 ft

2,325 ft

Ferry

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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4

Schrammstein Blick – Gr. Schrammtor Loop from Postelwitz

Difficult

02:48

5.75 mi

2.1 mph

950 ft

975 ft

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

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5

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

Intermediate

02:50

5.13 mi

1.8 mph

1,375 ft

1,375 ft

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

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6

Gr. Schrammtor – Schrammstein Blick Loop from Postelwitz

Difficult

02:06

4.32 mi

2.1 mph

725 ft

750 ft

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

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7

Pavillonaussicht – Schwedenlöcher Loop from Kurort Rathen

Intermediate

02:05

4.22 mi

2.0 mph

750 ft

750 ft

Ferry

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.

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8

Abwärts über den Jägersteig – Gr. Schrammtor Loop from Postelwitz

Difficult

01:44

3.24 mi

1.9 mph

775 ft

775 ft

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

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9

Carolafelsen – Rotkehlchenstiege Loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

Difficult

03:33

6.69 mi

1.9 mph

1,400 ft

1,400 ft

Ferry

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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10

Gr. Schrammtor – Rotkehlchenstiege Loop from Altendorf

Difficult

05:19

11.1 mi

2.1 mph

1,400 ft

1,400 ft

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

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11

Rotkehlchenstiege – Carolafelsen Loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

Difficult

04:36

8.51 mi

1.9 mph

1,750 ft

1,750 ft

Ferry

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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12

An der Lokomotive – Kletter Aussicht Loop from Kurort Rathen

Difficult

05:13

10.1 mi

1.9 mph

1,625 ft

1,625 ft

Ferry

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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13

Affensteine – Häntzschelstiege Loop from Postelwitz

Difficult

04:44

9.13 mi

1.9 mph

1,750 ft

1,750 ft

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

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14

Idagrotte - Frienstein – Rotkehlchenstiege Loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

Difficult

05:26

9.67 mi

1.8 mph

2,025 ft

2,025 ft

Ferry

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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15

Prebischtor – Edmundsklamm Loop from Schöna

Difficult

05:30

12.1 mi

2.2 mph

1,325 ft

1,325 ft

Ferry

Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.

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16

Großer Bärenstein 327m – Rauenstein Loop from Stadt Wehlen (Sachs)

Difficult

03:01

6.34 mi

2.1 mph

850 ft

850 ft

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

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17

Falkenstein – Abwärts über den Jägersteig Loop from Postelwitz

Difficult

02:44

5.75 mi

2.1 mph

925 ft

900 ft

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

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18

Hampelhöhle – Lichterhöhle Loop from Gohrisch

Difficult

02:11

4.08 mi

1.9 mph

800 ft

800 ft

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

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19

Papststein (Tafelberg, 451m) – Lichterhöhle Loop from Gohrisch

Difficult

01:53

3.71 mi

2.0 mph

650 ft

650 ft

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

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20

Schwedenlöcher – Pavillonaussicht Loop from Kurort Rathen

Difficult

06:16

13.6 mi

2.2 mph

1,350 ft

1,350 ft

Ferry

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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