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Carolafelsen – Kipphorn Lookout loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

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Saxon Switzerland

Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna

Carolafelsen – Kipphorn Lookout loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

Hard

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(506)

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Carolafelsen – Kipphorn Lookout loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

03:42

10.4km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.39 km for 264 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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461 m

Schmilka Mill Bakery and Organic Brewery

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There is not only super-delicious bread, but also home-brewed beer. Had today vegetable pie, slightly warmed with a dip - a dream!

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473 m

Schmilka village center

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The very lovingly restored village center with mill bakery, brewery and inns invites you to linger. A great end to any hike in the area. Bread, beer and cakes are a must-try!

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2.66 km

Heilige Stiege (Middle Section)

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To put it briefly: strenuous
But you should do it, because it's worth it.

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2.71 km

Heilige Stiege

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very nice easy exit with an endless staircase and a fantastic view of the Schmilkauer Kessel at the end.

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2.78 km

View of Heringsgrund

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When the weather is nice, you have a great view over the whole of Saxon Switzerland and it is not quite as crowded as the other hotspots.

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3.50 km

Carolafelsen

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A great vantage point, easy to reach and great views.

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7.65 km

Kipphorn Lookout

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The Kipphornaussicht is also one of the motives of the famous painter, Casper David Friedrich. Part of the well-developed and famous Malerweg, which served as a backdrop for some paintings …

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10.2 km

View of Schmilka from the Schmilka–Hirschmühle ferry terminal

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In 1851, the railway line through the Elbe valley from Dresden to Podmokly/Bodenbach was opened. In 1905, a stop was subsequently set up here on the left bank of the …

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10.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.72 km

3.02 km

1.61 km

688 m

272 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.81 km

1.75 km

1.38 km

1.06 km

218 m

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Carolafelsen – Kipphorn Lookout loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

Schmilka Mill Bakery and Organic Brewery

Schmilka village center

Heilige Stiege (Middle Section)

Heilige Stiege

View of Heringsgrund

Carolafelsen

Kipphorn Lookout

View of Schmilka from the Schmilka–Hirschmühle ferry terminal

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