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: February 3, 2026

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After 942 m for 25 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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908 m

Hercules Columns (Herkulessäulen), Bielatal

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Although the Hercules Columns are the figurehead on some hiking maps in the area, you mostly move away from the tourist streams to reach the bizarre rock towers.
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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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4.09 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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4.56 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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5.06 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.95 km

936 m

482 m

350 m

314 m

Surfaces

2.82 km

800 m

665 m

414 m

159 m

< 100 m

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