View of the Lilienstein – Brand Steps loop from Porschdorf (Kr Pirna)

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View of the Lilienstein – Brand Steps loop from Porschdorf (Kr Pirna)

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View of the Lilienstein – Brand Steps loop from Porschdorf (Kr Pirna)

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6.19km

220m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 14, 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 2.97 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.94 km

Upper Speisekammerstiege

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Even if the tree trunk looks inviting to climb up, it is very slippery! Therefore, climbing over the rope/chain next to it is the safer option. Especially if the wall …

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3.74 km

View of Lilienstein

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The Malerweg also leads along here. All information about the Malerweg can be found at the following link: saechsische-schweiz.de/malerweg (Status: 22.06.2026).

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3.76 km

Brand Baude

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Good place to stop for refreshments with a magnificent view.

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3.86 km

View from Brand

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From the "Balcony of Saxon Switzerland" you have an incomparable panorama over the Elbsandsteingebirge. The fire is in the middle of the forest, 170 meters above the Polenztal. The brave …

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3.86 km

Brand-Baude on the Malerweg

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It is a good option to spend the night on the Malerweg. Everything seems very inviting and you are well looked after.

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4.14 km

View of the Lilienstein

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Phenomenal sums it up quite well, what a mega view.🫶

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4.16 km

Brand Steps

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More than 800 steps lead down the 170 meters from Brand to Tiefen Grund. The steep path along the high rock faces is an adventurous highlight for every tour in this area.

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5.16 km

Tiefer Grund Stream Trail

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The Tiefer Grund is a narrow gorge in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Saxon Switzerland, stretching between the Polenz Valley and the Brandstufen. It is accessible via a narrow path …

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6.19 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.31 km

1.75 km

1.36 km

733 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.28 km

1.75 km

691 m

356 m

125 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 6 November

7°C

-1°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

April 17, 2025,kleine aber feine Tour 😉. Durch die Speisekammer hoch zum Brand

Shouldn't there be a rope hanging in the upper part of the pantry stairs 🤔. To my surprise, there wasn't one anymore, but thank goodness there are some really great 🫶 people who take the time to put up an excellent branch as a climbing aid. Unfortunately, the pantry seems to be a thorn in the side of the national …

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