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Carolafelsen – Wild hell loop from Lichtenhain

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Carolafelsen – Wild hell loop from Lichtenhain

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Carolafelsen – Wild hell loop from Lichtenhain

04:15

13.3km

460m

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: July 1, 2026

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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 5.71 km for 76 m

After 7.01 km for 717 m

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5.64 km

Frienstein

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Spectacular rock landscape with climbing passages.

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5.72 km

Trail to Idagrotte

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

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7.11 km

Carolafelsen

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A great vantage point, easy to reach and great views.

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7.41 km

Wild hell

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I can highly recommend the “Wild Hell”. It is surprising that there is no sign at the beginning of the gorge about the difficulty. Without appropriate footwear, nothing can be …

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7.80 km

Aufstieg Wilde Hölle

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It can get slippery here, either due to loose sand on the rocks or moisture.. so be careful

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8.74 km

View of the Kreuzturm

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Directly above the hiking trail rise the striking rocks of Morscher Zinne, Falscher Zinne, Kreuzturm and Bloßstock. The towering rock formations are a popular climbing area.

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8.83 km

Lower Affenstein Promenade

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always worth a trip

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9.23 km

View of the Bloßstock

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Great routes in Bloßstock. Whether normal hikes or via ferratas, everyone will find something here.

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.41 km

3.78 km

1.64 km

1.20 km

208 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

2.92 km

2.86 km

2.70 km

296 m

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Saturday 5 September

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Comments

October 20, 2021,Wilde Hölle – Lichtenhain, Beutenfall, Carolafelsen, Frienstein

Forgot to switch off Komoot from A to B ¯ \ _ (ツ) _ / ¯

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March 31, 2023,Idagrotte - Carolafelsen - wilde Hölle

Another small tour in Saxon Switzerland. We started at the Beuthenfall towards Idagrotte. From there it went to the Carolafelsen and through the wild hell to the starting point and then to the Lichtenhain waterfall.

I did the tour four years ago. The landscape has changed massively since then. Due to the drought of recent years, many trees have died …

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Carolafelsen – Wild hell loop from Lichtenhain

Frienstein

Trail to Idagrotte

Carolafelsen

Wild hell

Aufstieg Wilde Hölle

View of the Kreuzturm

Lower Affenstein Promenade

View of the Bloßstock

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