The Tiefer Grund is a narrow gorge in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Saxon Switzerland, stretching between the Polenz Valley and the Brandstufen. It is accessible via a narrow path along the Tiefer Grundbach stream. This hiking route is part of the Malerweg (Painter's Trail) and offers a scenic and at times romantic experience in the region characterized by narrow valleys and rock formations.

Translated by

•

Wanderfuchs

August 12, 2025

Hiking

The coolness of the forest, the rippling water, and lush greenery accompany you along the way. Ideal for a hot summer day.

Translated by

•

Gaudi

September 14, 2025

Hiking

It's just incredibly beautiful here 😊.

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Routes here

Best routes to Tiefer Grund Stream Trail

4.8

(748)

2,676

hikers

1. Hohnstein Castle – View of the Lilienstein loop from Porschdorf (Kr Pirna)

17.6km

05:06

390m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

4.8

(172)

608

hikers

2. View of the Lilienstein – Brand Steps loop from Kurort Rathen

18.3km

05:22

480m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

4.8

(41)

195

hikers

3. Lilienstein Gorge Bridge – Brand Steps loop from Kurort Rathen

18.3km

05:46

630m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

Details

Informations

Elevation 220 m

Weather

Monday 9 March

15°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Hafersäcke Viewpoint

View from Waitzdorfer Höhe

Schulzengrund Trail

Burg Hohnstein

Wolfsschlucht Gorge Stairway

View of Hohnstein Castle

Gautschgrotte

View of Hohnstein Castle and Polenztal from Hockstein

Papststein Viewpoint

Narrow Rock Passage in Saxon Switzerland National Park

Ascent to Waitzdorfer Höhe

View of the Elbe Valley from Lilienstein

Tiefer Grund Stream Trail

1. Hohnstein Castle – View of the Lilienstein loop from Porschdorf (Kr Pirna)

2. View of the Lilienstein – Brand Steps loop from Kurort Rathen

3. Lilienstein Gorge Bridge – Brand Steps loop from Kurort Rathen

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️