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Einsiedlerstein rock formation – Fairy Houses on the Malterweg loop from Karsdorf

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Einsiedlerstein rock formation – Fairy Houses on the Malterweg loop from Karsdorf

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Einsiedlerstein rock formation – Fairy Houses on the Malterweg loop from Karsdorf

01:39

6.05km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Dippoldiswalder Heide

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

62 m

Free parking lot

Highlight • Parking

There is a free car park here, directly opposite the Heidemühle. Ideally located as it can be the starting point for many hiking trails in the Dippser Heide.

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2

2.69 km

Historic salt lick (Salzlecke), 1736 — Dippoldiswalder Heide

Highlight • Historical Site

It's just incredibly beautiful here 😊.

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3

3.84 km

Historic signpost in the Dippoldiswalder Heath

Highlight • Monument

In Saxony in 1820 an ordinance was issued according to which wooden signposts were to be erected at all "crossroads and crossroads". However, due to its longer durability, numerous signposts …

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4

3.86 km

Rest Area at Steinernes Messer

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful covered rest area with information board about the surrounding area

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5

4.78 km

Gnome houses at Einsiedlerfelsen

Highlight • Structure

Because it’s just a nice round😄.

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6

4.83 km

Einsiedlerstein rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a seating area and apparently the rock is often used to teach climbing climbing.

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7

5.25 km

Fairy Houses on the Malterweg

Highlight • Structure

If you walk from the Naturhotel Heidemühle towards Einsiedlerstein, you can take the Malterweg and see fairy dwellings on the right and left of the path, beautifully designed by children, …

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8

5.30 km

Gnome Forest in the Dippoldiswalder Heide

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

I think the idea is quite sweet, especially for the children. However, I think the scale is a bit excessive and out of proportion. I imagined it to be more "romantic" and less damaging to the forest.

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B

6.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.27 km

643 m

149 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

1.76 km

1.42 km

179 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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