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Schmilka village center – Hickel Cave loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

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Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna

Schmilka village center – Hickel Cave loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

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Schmilka village center – Hickel Cave loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

07:34

23.5km

870m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 112 m for 110 m

After 23.3 km for 110 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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461 m

Schmilka Mill Bakery and Organic Brewery

Highlight • Restaurant

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

Highlight • Settlement

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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1.06 km

Mountain Trail to Großer Winterberg

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The mountain climb is the direct ascent from the border town of Schmilka to the summit of the large winter mountain. Marked with the green line and as a section …

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4.89 km

Richterschlüchte Trail (Krinitzgrab to Richtergrotte)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Some passages are quite original and invite you to linger and observe nature.

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8.26 km

Hickel Gorges

Highlight • Gorge

The official hiking trail in the Großer Zschand ends at the Hickel Gorge and via the gorges you reach the Hickel Cave and the Thorwalder Walls.

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8.68 km

Hickel Cave

Highlight • Cave

The second largest and also one of the most famous caves in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The Hickel cave is a wide layered joint cave that is very typical of …

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12.5 km

Lower Sluice on the Kirnitzsch

Highlight • Monument

Here you can take a wonderful break and refresh yourself in the cool water. Then you can take a closer look at the building.

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14.0 km

Kirnitzschtal

Highlight • Gorge

The rear valley is something for fans of peace and nature

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23.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

7.07 km

1.23 km

702 m

272 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

8.00 km

2.98 km

1.29 km

587 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (120 m)

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Friday 25 September

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