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View of the Bloßstock – Sandstone Columns loop from Lichtenhain

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Saxon Switzerland

View of the Bloßstock – Sandstone Columns loop from Lichtenhain

Moderate

4.1

(7)

24

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View of the Bloßstock – Sandstone Columns loop from Lichtenhain

02:50

9.53km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

Sächsische Schweiz

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

2.90 km

Royal Bridge over the Kirnitzsch

Highlight • Bridge

From the Beuthenfall car park, cross the bridge to the hiking information boards.

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2

3.73 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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3

4.06 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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4

6.85 km

Lichtenhainer Waterfall Tram Stop

Highlight • Rest Area

Memories awaken here, as a child I used to drive the Gotha cars through my hometown. You should take the train to the Kirnitzschtal, so that the street is not …

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5

8.93 km

Lichtenhain village centre

Highlight • Settlement

A good start or end point. We felt very comfortable in the village shop with handmade pastries.

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9.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.68 km

2.29 km

1.81 km

587 m

175 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

2.79 km

2.41 km

856 m

315 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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