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Hickelkopf

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Hickelkopf

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  • Location: Sebnitz, Saxon Switzerland, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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    March 30, 2026

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    The absolutely fascinating thing about the Hickelkopf is its shape: it is a freestanding rock with a massive, broad upper body resting on a tiny, extremely narrow base. Visually, it almost looks as if the massive stone would lose its balance and tip over at any moment – hence the name (from the Saxon "hickeln" meaning to wobble or balance). Due to this chalice shape, it was also occasionally called "Kelchstein" in the past.
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    November 26, 2022

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    It's crazy how narrow the base of this stone is.
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    September 23, 2019

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    "The Hickelkopf is a climbing rock in the Saxon Switzerland climbing area. It stands above the Grosser Zschand near the Hickelhöhle and was formerly also known as the Kelchstein.

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    Wild Kirnitzsch Valley – Hickel Cave loop from Hinterhermsdorf

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    06:42

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 430 m

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    Location: Sebnitz, Saxon Switzerland, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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