Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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Sächsische Schweiz

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574 m

View of the Hercules Columns

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It's impressive what nature has created here.

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2.98 km

Abandoned rock face

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And suddenly this gigantic "abandoned wall" appears on the small forest path next to you. Impressive when hiking and popular with climbers.

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5.68 km

Border Stone on the Rock (Sächsische Schweiz)

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There must be order :-) The German-Czech border stones are set quite closely here. If there is a boulder in the way, the boundary stone must be "implanted" on top. A bit bizarre, but ultimately also a nice motif.

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6.24 km

Shelter at the Grenzplatte

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The rest area at the Grenzplatte rewards you with a fantastic view of the deeply cut Bielatal.

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6.29 km

Grenzplatte Viewpoint

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Especially at sunrise and sunset you can enjoy the great view of the village Ostrov on the Czech side. If you are well equipped, you can enjoy the night under the open sky with a view of the Milky Way.

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9.93 km

Around the Herkulesstein

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This makes hiking fun, a varied adventure. Mega😎✌️🪨

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10.1 km

Schraubenkopf Crag

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A hike is always worth it, whether as a hiker or climber.

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10.1 km

Colored Sandstone Gorge

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When the sun shines, a wonderful play of colors occurs

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10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.29 km

3.14 km

1.54 km

717 m

Surfaces

4.13 km

3.92 km

1.32 km

578 m

433 m

293 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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View of the Hercules Columns – Grenzplatte Viewpoint loop from Rosenthal-Bielatal

View of the Hercules Columns

Abandoned rock face

Border Stone on the Rock (Sächsische Schweiz)

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