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View of the Lilienstein – Brand Steps loop from Hohnstein

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View of the Lilienstein – Brand Steps loop from Hohnstein

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4.7

(240)

708

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View of the Lilienstein – Brand Steps loop from Hohnstein

03:02

10.3km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

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3.19 km

View of Lilienstein from Brand Viewpoint

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after the ascent to the Brand, the hiker is rewarded with a fantastic view of the Elbe valley and the surrounding rock formations, the table mountains of the Königstein and Lilienstein.

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3.24 km

View from Brand

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From the "Balcony of Saxon Switzerland" you have an incomparable panorama over the Elbsandsteingebirge. The fire is in the middle of the forest, 170 meters above the Polenztal. The brave …

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3.26 km

Brand Viewpoint

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Beautiful view

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3.50 km

View of the Lilienstein

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Phenomenal sums it up quite well, what a mega view.🫶

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3.52 km

Brand Steps

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More than 800 steps lead down the 170 meters from Brand to Tiefen Grund. The steep path along the high rock faces is an adventurous highlight for every tour in this area.

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4.08 km

Tiefer Grund Stream Trail

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Woody, shady; most beautiful in spring and autumn. Starting point or destination of wonderful hiking opportunities. The road parallel to the ground is more suitable for cycling tours.

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5.06 km

Polenz Valley Trail to Waltersdorf Mill

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A very nice, leisurely path along the Polenz.

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7.76 km

Polenztal Valley

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Especially worth seeing in March, when the spring cups are in bloom and the whole meadow is immersed in a white sea. ;-)

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.49 km

2.45 km

1.40 km

Surfaces

5.78 km

1.85 km

1.22 km

738 m

717 m

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