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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

01:34

5.21km

150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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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 877 m for 26 m

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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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1.25 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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1.50 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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3.28 km

Rock Archway (Felsentor) in Saxon Switzerland

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Imposing stone structures, just see and enjoy.

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4.10 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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4.70 km

View of sandstone towers

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One of the frequently visited and climbed rocks.. even the approach goes beyond leisurely hiking

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4.71 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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5.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.03 km

1.25 km

405 m

314 m

189 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

838 m

794 m

503 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

23°C

16°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

January 6, 2025,Sächsische Schweiz: Durchs verschneite Bielatal zu den Herkulessäulen

An adventurous favorite tour in the lesser-known part of Saxon Switzerland, both in summer and winter. Sure, the locals know the Bielatal and it can still get crowded on weekends, but it's no comparison to Bastei, Königstein & Lilienstein. But be careful in winter: the steps and stones can be quite slippery... The descent at Johanniswacht should also be enjoyed …

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July 30, 2024,Herkulessäulen Runde von Ottomühle

Afternoon walk to the Hercules Pillars☺️. The "highlight" on the way back was the Sachsenstein... narrow passages and narrow ladders😉, so you had to leave your backpack down, otherwise "you can be thin, it doesn't matter... it won't fit through the crack in the rock"🤣 and hope that no one comes towards you 😇.

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July 4, 2024,2024, Urlaub,5.Tag,Herkulessäulen Runde von Rosenthal

Good morning ☕🌞🐕😀...

Today we had another little hike planned😉🤔..the Hercules Pillars, the Sachsenstein..simply fantastic...but also all the other rock formations 🫶🥰..I love it...

Unfortunately the weather isn't any better, hardly any sun ⛅, a lot of wind, still cold and it always looks like rain🥺😥...

But 🥵😂 up steps..down steps...and up and down again🫤😳🫣..it makes you very, very warm😄🥴

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March 19, 2022,Herkulessäulen – Johanniswacht Runde von Rosenthal

Climbed more than hiked. Beautiful, even for children.

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March 12, 2022,Kleine Runde zu den Herkulessäulen | theBackpacker.de

always works! A small round through the sandstones around the Bielatal. The Columns of Hercules and the Kaiser Wilhelm festivals in particular are worth a hike at any time of the year.

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September 17, 2021,Herkulessäulen➡️Kaiser-Wilhelm-Feste➡️ Sachsenstein 17.09.2021 14:55

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April 14, 2024,Schweizermühle - Bielatal Elbsandsteingebirge

Thanks to @Felsenwege ● Outdoor Adventure, I did everything right again today.

Everyone had fun and thought the tour was great.

Thanks to me and my unmistakable navigation skills with komoot, we even unintentionally discovered even more cool routes.

We have to go back here again 👍

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October 30, 2023,Kleine Wanderung im Bielatal

We didn't know the Bielatal yet and we wanted to look at the Hercules Columns. So we took the bus to the Schweizermühle and from there took a short walk on great paths, with fantastic views. We will be back definitely.

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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

Rock Archway (Felsentor) in Saxon Switzerland

Sachsenstein Summit and Sachsenstein Climb

View of sandstone towers

Johanniswacht Viewpoint

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