Frienstein – Ida Grotto at Frienstein loop from Lichtenhainer Wasserfall

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Frienstein – Ida Grotto at Frienstein loop from Lichtenhainer Wasserfall

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4.5

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Frienstein – Ida Grotto at Frienstein loop from Lichtenhainer Wasserfall

02:56

8.25km

330m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

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

After 5.54 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.29 km

Frienstein

Highlight • Cave

Spectacular rock landscape with climbing passages.

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3.40 km

Ida Grotto at Frienstein

Highlight • Cave

Magnificent view! The last stretch of road to the Idagrotte is exposed and moderately secured. Therefore only for people who are sure-footed and are not afraid of heights - after …

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3.98 km

Viewpoint

5.14 km

Upper Häntzschelstiege Entrance – Rock Crevice

Highlight • Climb

Use only when ascending. Safety equipment recommended.

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5.22 km

Upper Monkey Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful landscape and view

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5.43 km

Zwillingsstiege (Twin Staircase) in Saxon Switzerland National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short but crisp via ferrata that partly through Difficulty B. Beware of oncoming people. Although prohibited, the signage is often not adhered to here.
Great panorama!

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6.08 km

Entrance to the Affensteine Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is very impressive when you climb the stairs out of the forest and then this majestic wall opens up in front of you. The path to the right towards Häntzschelstiege is also a feast for the eyes.

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6.46 km

View of the Blossstock (Affensteine)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The first rocks you see on the tour in all their glory, the path below to the wild hell is a dream.

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8.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

2.65 km

2.04 km

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

2.13 km

2.01 km

360 m

249 m

168 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

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Comments

June 17, 2022,Häntschelstiege die 2. mit Abstecher zum Frienstein und Idagrotte

Anyone who, like us, comes up the Häntzschelstiege should definitely take the Frienstein and the Idagrotte with them. A nice place to take a break, rest your feet and enjoy nature.

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