Gorge into the valley – Amselsee loop from Hohnstein

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Gorge into the valley – Amselsee loop from Hohnstein

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Gorge into the valley – Amselsee loop from Hohnstein

03:53

13.3km

330m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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 17, 2026

Tips

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 8.59 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.21 km

View of Hohnstein Castle and the Polenz Valley from the Hockstein

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Awesome view of the valley and Hohenstein. Fantastic.

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7.31 km

Gorge into the valley

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An up and down to the goal.

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8.25 km

Amselsee

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Nicely located on hiking trails to multiple destinations.
A rest here is very relaxing.

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8.58 km

Jungfernsteig (Stairs at Talwächter)

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Steps in the sandstone, easy to climb, an arched window at the top and a great view towards the locomotive - definitely worth it!

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8.60 km

Rock Tunnel at the Base of Talwächter

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The journey from the direction of honey stones is easier than on the Elbe side, here something must be climbed, treads and iron braces are partly available-in any case, a nice climbing fun!

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.21 km

3.19 km

995 m

430 m

390 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.43 km

3.36 km

1.15 km

773 m

481 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

19°C

7°C

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Comments

April 5, 2025,Sächs. Schweiz: Feldsteine - Honigsteine - Lamm

A leisurely climb on the Feldsteine and Honigsteine peaks, with visits to the Östlicher Feldkopf, Honigsteinkopf, Imker, and Lamm peaks. Since the Imker peak was occupied by another rope team, we briefly climbed the Honigstein peak to bridge the gap. To get at least a few more kilometers under our belts, we returned via Hockstein and Polenztal.

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