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Bad Schandau

Affensteine Rock Formations – Upper Monkey Promenade loop from Lichtenhainer Wasserfall

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Germany
Saxony
Saxon Switzerland
Bad Schandau

Affensteine Rock Formations – Upper Monkey Promenade loop from Lichtenhainer Wasserfall

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Affensteine Rock Formations – Upper Monkey Promenade loop from Lichtenhainer Wasserfall

02:48

7.52km

360m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.31 km for 331 m

After 3.30 km for 48 m

After 4.07 km for 291 m

After 4.42 km for 406 m

After 4.96 km for 728 m

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913 m

View of the Affensteine

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Great view of the monkey stones during the ascent from the lower Affensteinweg. Clearly visible is the large gap between Bloßstock and the Kreuzturm. Subsequently then Morsche and Wrong Pinnacle, Bauerlochboofe and Nonnengärtner up to the Häntzschelstiege

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1.50 km

Häntzschelstiege (Saxon Switzerland National Park)

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One of the most beautiful via ferratas in the area. Not difficult, but not to be underestimated.

A via ferrata set is highly recommended (you never know...).

Descent via Wilde Hölle is possible.

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3.30 km

Affensteine Rock Formations

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The monkey stones are an elongated, strongly rugged rock group of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, which is located east of Bad Schandau in the Saxon Switzerland and is located in …

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3.99 km

Wolf Gorge

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The ascent is a little difficult even if it is wet, but doable.

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4.36 km

Wolf's Needle (Affensteine)

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* challenging climbing rocks
* reachable from the Royal Route

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4.78 km

Upper Häntzschelstiege Entrance – Rock Crevice

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Squeeze through to get to the start of the second, upper part of the Häntzschelstieg. The backpack may need to be removed.

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4.86 km

Upper Monkey Promenade

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Beautiful landscape and view

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6.24 km

Bloßstock Rock Formation

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The whole way along the Affensteine is worth it. After the nun's gardener, turn right (coming from the north) to get back on the path to the Wild Hell.

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7.52 km

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2.46 km

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Surfaces

2.85 km

2.21 km

1.96 km

333 m

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Monday 20 April

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18 %

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