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View of the Hercules Columns – Johanniswacht Viewpoint loop from Mandarin

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View of the Hercules Columns – Johanniswacht Viewpoint loop from Mandarin

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View of the Hercules Columns – Johanniswacht Viewpoint loop from Mandarin

01:30

5.09km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Sächsische Schweiz

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505 m

Kanzelstein Viewpoint

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Great panorama plateau in picturesque nature. Every meter of altitude is rewarded here.

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707 m

View of the Hercules Columns

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It's impressive what nature has created here.

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1.08 km

Kaiser Wilhelm Fortress (Bielablick) Viewpoint

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The ascent is feasible for all those who still can walk reasonably, a bit slippery when wet.

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1.33 km

View of the rock wall in Sächsische Schweiz

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Rosenthal-Bielatal

A Climbing Paradise in the Forest

An idyllic holiday resort nestled in a hiking and climbing paradise, surrounded by expansive forests and bizarre rock formations.

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1.63 km

Stone tower ruin in Bielatal

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as in the fairy tale, a bit out of the way - insider tip, but absolutely worth seeing !!!

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2.37 km

Kleine Bastei

Viewpoint

3.97 km

Sachsenstein Summit and Sachsenstein Climb

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In any case very adventurous to climb, because narrow passages and steep narrow ladders. Backpacks should really be left down because the middle section is like climbing through a chimney. …

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4.57 km

View of sandstone towers

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4.59 km

Johanniswacht Viewpoint

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Attention forest trail hikers! If you are faced with the choice of going right or left here in front of the rock, choose the right one. This is the correct …

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5.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.09 km

1.19 km

314 m

276 m

189 m

Surfaces

2.73 km

838 m

786 m

503 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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View of the Hercules Columns – Johanniswacht Viewpoint loop from Mandarin

Kanzelstein Viewpoint

View of the Hercules Columns

Kaiser Wilhelm Fortress (Bielablick) Viewpoint

View of the rock wall in Sächsische Schweiz

Stone tower ruin in Bielatal

Sachsenstein Summit and Sachsenstein Climb

View of sandstone towers

Johanniswacht Viewpoint

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