Schrammsteine Ridge Trail – View of the Schrammsteine loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

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Schrammsteine Ridge Trail – View of the Schrammsteine loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

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Schrammsteine Ridge Trail – View of the Schrammsteine loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

04:06

12.7km

480m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.77 km for 143 m

After 9.70 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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473 m

Schmilka village center

Highlight • Settlement

The very lovingly restored village center with mill bakery, brewery and inns invites you to linger. A great end to any hike in the area. Bread, beer and cakes are a must-try!

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5.65 km

Schrammtorwächter

Highlight • Natural

Great rock formation you are hiking through here… maybe you can also watch climbers pursuing their hobby

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5.76 km

Schrammtor in the Saxon Switzerland National Park

Highlight • Gorge

The Schrammsteintor is one of the most stunning rock formations in the entire national park. Towering towering the rocks on both sides above you. Climbers love the steep walls and …

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6.74 km

Schrammsteine Ridge Trail

Highlight • Trail

Very few places in Saxon Switzerland can compete with the magic and attraction of the Schrammstein viewpoint. This point, which you reach after a very challenging climb, rewards every hiker …

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6.89 km

View of the Schrammsteine

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Schrammsteine are an approximately 12 km² long, unspoiled, heavily jagged rock formation east of Bad Schandau. They are bordered by the Kirnitzsch Valley to the north, the Elbe Valley …

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6.89 km

Schrammsteine Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The ridge path can be imagined as a summit cross-section. It goes on well-secured paths and stairs on summit and through gorges. Thus, the ridge path combines a sense of adventure and great panoramic views along the Schrammsteine.

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8.02 km

View from the Breite Kluft plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Breite-Kluft-Aussicht is another breathtaking view on the edge of the Malerweg. The view can hardly be missed and is right on the Malerweg. The area offers an ideal place …

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9.92 km

View of Heringsgrund

Highlight • Viewpoint

When the weather is nice, you have a great view over the whole of Saxon Switzerland and it is not quite as crowded as the other hotspots.

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12.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.16 km

4.47 km

1.04 km

702 m

272 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.15 km

4.30 km

1.56 km

1.41 km

220 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

13°C

2°C

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

May 4, 2024,Schrammtor – Schrammsteine Runde von Schmilka-Hirschmühle

Another orthopaedic test route! Another beautiful route, another great via ferrata, another perfect weather! For this tour you should definitely not be afraid of heights, have absolutely surefootedness and be well trained. Having to turn around doesn't make things any easier.
But please pay attention to the one-way system on the climbs! It's not fun when you're constantly being met …

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August 26, 2025,Schrammsteinaussicht - Runde von Schmilka

A very varied, beautiful tour. Not only the views, but also the trails are a real highlight.

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March 19, 2023,Schrammsteine - Sweet as!

A small "Best of" round on Saturday. Starting point in Schmilka, so that you can get the desire for a cozy and tasty end right from the start. At the beginning, steep stairs lead up the Holy Stiege and you will be rewarded with the first spectacular views. With slight ups and downs, it then goes in the direction of …

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March 8, 2025,Elbleitenweg, Schrammstein Gratweg, Heilige Stiege Rundtour

The Schrammsteine - bizarre rocks wherever you look. The way there goes along the foot of the mountain on the comfortable Elbleitenweg. Then through the Schrammtor back along the spectacular ridge path including a view of the Affensteine. We recommend doing the tour once when the trees are leafless. The rock faces can only be seen properly then.

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May 20, 2023,Wanderung Schrammsteine

The hike over the Schrammsteine is demanding. They are a heavily jagged, elongated group of rocks east of Bad Schandau in the Ostrava district. We hiked up over the Lattengrund and continued over the Obrigensteig in the direction of Schrammtor and Schrammtorwächter. Via the Schrammsteinweg and the Wildschützenweg we went over ladders and narrow places to the vantage point. You …

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April 19, 2023,Schmilka - Kleine Bastei - Wildschützenstieg - Schrammsteine - Heilige Stiege 13,4km

Day 5 tour 2
A short walk along the Elbe from Schmilka and the Kahntilke beckoned, which of course had to be visited. More drops of sweat followed before the Kleine Bastei was reached. Relaxed we followed the Elbleitenweg and marveled at the Rauschenstein. At the entrance to the Wildschützenstieg there was a rain shower that didn't stop us and …

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November 29, 2023,Winterwanderung über die Schrammsteine

In the summer there are crowds here, and on a beautiful winter day like today we were almost alone.
At the beginning we were surprised at how little snow there was in the Elbe Valley, but then it was really wintery at the Rotkehlchenstiege. Trees and rocks covered in deep snow - that's how we imagined it. Via the view …

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March 22, 2025,Sächsische Schweiz Schrammsteine: Wie Sand am Meer

Punctuation errors in an unpracticed dictation are a dime a dozen.
Euros in a savings account that's been around for 30 years and has an interest rate of 0.1% at most aren't a dime a dozen.
Pebbles in your stockings after a 50-km hike are a dime a dozen.
Pedestrian lights that are mostly green are a dime a dozen.

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