Kuhstall Rock Arch – View of the Ida Grotto loop from Ottendorf

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Kuhstall Rock Arch – View of the Ida Grotto loop from Ottendorf

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Kuhstall Rock Arch – View of the Ida Grotto loop from Ottendorf

03:37

11.6km

400m

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: September 10, 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 5.47 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.89 km

Kuhstall Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

The cowshed is a 11 m high, 17 m wide and 24 m deep rock gate. From the Lichtenhain waterfall you need about 30 minutes on foot to the Felsentor …

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4.58 km

View of the Frienstein above the Reitsteig

Highlight • Viewpoint

Be careful, the path will be difficult to see due to the forest fire in 2022 at the latest. It often goes along the cliff. In two places the bare …

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5.15 km

View of the Ida Grotto

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are several views of the Idagrotte adventure on the Upper 🐒Stone Promenade.

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5.40 km

Frienstein

Highlight • Cave

Spectacular rock landscape with climbing passages.

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5.48 km

Trail to Idagrotte

Highlight • Trail

Clockwise around the Frienstein, some climbing through a cave, a 50 cm wide, exposed path with handles - you're there.

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7.53 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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10.4 km

Kirnitzsch along the Flößersteig

Highlight • River

A clear mountain stream with lots of fish.

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

5.10 km

962 m

214 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

3.55 km

2.49 km

1.25 km

223 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

14°C

2°C

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Comments

May 19, 2023,Frienstein – Idagrotte Runde von Mittelndorf

Simply wonderful tour!!!! Unfortunately, the fire from last year 2022 is noticeable and makes the tour even more adventurous. At the same time, it hurts to perceive the damage in this way. In between you really work up a sweat, but the tour is worth it

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May 14, 2023,Lichtenhainer Wasserfall - Beuthenfall - Affensteine - Frienstein - Idagrotte - Winterbergspitzen - Kuhstall – Himmelsleiter

Started near the Lichtenhain waterfall, be careful: parking spaces are scarce and cost a fee. The Lichtenhainer waterfall is for the tourists 🤭, the Beuthenfall between 2 house ruins wasn't even directly accessible, but you can see through the construction fence. There is another lost place on the first short stretch. Then it started. The monkey rocks, the ascent to …

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September 7, 2024,Nordic Walking: Beuthenfall - Idagrotte - Kuhstall - Affensteine

This day is divided into 3 sections:

1. Ascent with the Kirnitschtalbahn

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2. Beuthenfall - Idagrotte - Kuhstall - Affensteine

3. Hike back to Bad Schandau

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September 16, 2023,Wanderung zur Idagrotte und zum Kuhstall

Today we went hiking in Saxon Switzerland in great weather. The landscape is amazing, definitely one of the most beautiful spots in Germany. First we took the Kirnitzschtalbahn Mützenfall. From here we hiked comfortably to the Idagrotte. The grotto is another highlight, the view, the rocks, everything is worth the climb. Then we continued through the very beautiful landscape to …

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June 15, 2024,Sächsische Schweiz: Auf den Frienstein und in den Kuhstall 😍

The tour didn't start off so well because a dog threw up on the way there and then the parking ticket machine didn't accept electronic payment options and I only had a €50 note. The first few hundred meters of the tour were an obstacle course over fallen trees. Then there was a stretch of gravel path before things really …

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October 26, 2022,Kuhstall - Winterberg - Idagrotte - Lichtenhainer Wasserfall

The parking lot at the Lichtenhain waterfall was very busy and extremely expensive at €7. The cowshed, certainly an imposing rock formation, but just like the bastion totally overcrowded. If you are looking for peace and quiet in Saxon Switzerland, this is not the place for you.
Otherwise, this tour is quite demanding, but the panorama is great.

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September 17, 2025,Wandern zur Idagrotte, Elbsandsteingeb

The Ida Grotto is truly a fantastic destination. The view from the narrow path to the plateau is truly breathtaking. However, you should be free from vertigo. In some parts, the path is very narrow, and you can see deep into the abyss. There are rings fixed to the rock that you can hold onto. So, it's doable. Just keep …

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February 25, 2024,Beuthenfall - Bloßstock - Häntzschelstiege - Frienstein - Idagrotte - kleiner Winterberg - Kuhstall - Himmelsleiter - Beuthenfall

A little round today that we didn't do in February either 😊. We went up from the Beuthenfall and actually wanted to go over the Wilde Hölle to the Carola Lookout. Since the weather was good and not too wet, we went up the Häntzschelstiege at Bloßstock. You always have a good view at the top. We continued on narrow …

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