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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Hohnstein

View from the Napoleonschanze

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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Hohnstein

View from the Napoleonschanze

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View from the Napoleonschanze

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

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    November 27, 2020

    Hiking

    For me one of the most beautiful and relaxed views over the Elbe sandstone
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    August 8, 2022

    Hiking

    Not far from the town of Hohnstein is the Napoleonschanze. The 362m high elevation, now partly wooded, is a popular vantage point today. Placed seating invite hikers to linger.
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    October 14, 2020

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    Napoleon had a hill built here on his retreat from Russia in 1813. The reason was also that from here he could better control the goat back road. That also means that you have a wonderful view from the "Schanzberg".
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    Three in one go in the Saxon Switzerland National Park

    11.9km

    03:31

    330m

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

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 410 m

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

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