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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Hohnstein

View of Hohnstein Castle and the Polenz Valley from the Hockstein

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Hohnstein

View of Hohnstein Castle and the Polenz Valley from the Hockstein

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View of Hohnstein Castle and the Polenz Valley from the Hockstein

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    April 11, 2025

    Hiking

    Awesome view of the valley and Hohenstein. Fantastic.
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    September 21, 2023

    Hiking

    If you stand here and look down into the valley, you will witness the constant change that our forests are going through.

    Once green and vibrant, many trees now show brown marks, signs of the bark beetle that has wreaked havoc in this area. But even if this scene makes the heart heavy, the view is still impressive. Secured by a railing, the view here is no less impressive in its melancholy - and it is also safe for children to access.
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    October 27, 2021

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    Unexpected that you can see Hohnstein Castle, which you have just visited, on a direct line of sight. Great.
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    1. The Castles of the Polenz Valley: Hohnstein and Hockstein

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 230 m

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

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