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Schmilka village center – Kipphorn Lookout loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

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Saxon Switzerland

Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna

Schmilka village center – Kipphorn Lookout loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

Hard

4.7

(10)

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Schmilka village center – Kipphorn Lookout loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

05:02

13.9km

690m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 7, 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 7.47 km for 31 m

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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

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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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1.74 km

Malerweg Rock Formations, Saxon Switzerland National Park

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A beautiful hike in Saxon Switzerland that I highly recommend to everyone.👍

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2.69 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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6.83 km

View of Winterstein

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The view up to the Winterstein is magnificent.

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7.42 km

Rear Robber's Castle (Winterstein)

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The view from the predatory castle is breathtaking in all directions. The ascent and descent are connected with a little thrill. There may also be longer waiting times at the …

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9.73 km

Heringsloch Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The Heringsloch is a rather unspoiled path through lonely and wildly romantic gorges. The moss-grown sandstones and branched roots in the context of the forest could almost serve as a …

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13.8 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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13.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.99 km

4.42 km

2.45 km

702 m

272 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.94 km

3.17 km

1.34 km

893 m

553 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Schmilka village center – Kipphorn Lookout loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

Schmilka Mill Bakery and Organic Brewery

Schmilka village center

Malerweg Rock Formations, Saxon Switzerland National Park

Kipphorn Lookout

View of Winterstein

Rear Robber's Castle (Winterstein)

Heringsloch Gorge

View of Schmilka from the Schmilka–Hirschmühle ferry terminal

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