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

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

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3,214

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

02:23

8.19km

200m

Hiking

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: June 10, 2026

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Sächsische Schweiz

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2.45 km

View of the rock wall in Sächsische Schweiz

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Rosenthal-Bielatal

A Climbing Paradise in the Forest

An idyllic holiday resort nestled in a hiking and climbing paradise, surrounded by expansive forests and bizarre rock formations.

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2.98 km

View of the Hercules Columns

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It's impressive what nature has created here.

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3.18 km

Kanzelstein Viewpoint

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Great panorama plateau in picturesque nature. Every meter of altitude is rewarded here.

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5.10 km

View of sandstone towers

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the frequently visited and climbed rocks.. even the approach goes beyond leisurely hiking

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5.12 km

Johanniswacht Viewpoint

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Attention forest trail hikers! If you are faced with the choice of going right or left here in front of the rock, choose the right one. This is the correct …

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5.73 km

Sachsenstein Summit and Sachsenstein Climb

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In any case very adventurous to climb, because narrow passages and steep narrow ladders. Backpacks should really be left down because the middle section is like climbing through a chimney. …

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6.58 km

Winding Stone Steps in Saxon Switzerland

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When there are leaves and it is wet, be careful where you step

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6.72 km

Rock Archway (Felsentor) in Saxon Switzerland

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Imposing stone structures, just see and enjoy.

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8.19 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.20 km

1.48 km

867 m

350 m

295 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

2.36 km

1.14 km

898 m

164 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

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Comments

April 26, 2026,Toller Blick auf die Säulen – Johanniswacht Runde von Bielatal

This was a beautiful, very varied circular tour. Our hiking group is on average 70 years old and could complete the tour comfortably.

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June 11, 2022,Elbsandsteingebirge Felsenwelt Bielatal mit Herkulessäule und Sachsenstein 🍄

The ascent and descent of the Sachsenstein is not for people who are afraid of heights or claustrophobia! Tip: Leave your backpack down.

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September 28, 2024,Bielatal: Durch die bizarre Felsenwelt mit vielen Aussichtspunkten

😁 beautiful hike with lots of variety through rocks, forests and fields. Always with great views, climbs and great nature.

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May 4, 2025,Bielatal: Durch die bizarre Felsenwelt mit vielen Aussichtspunkten 4.5.25

A very physically demanding tour, requiring a high level of fitness. You follow the yellow-dot trail markers. It's up and down, with occasional flat sections. The paths have rock steps, roots, and leaves. All viewpoints are accessible; we didn't climb the Sachsenstein mountain as it was narrow, and we were out of breath. We all went with our child (suitable …

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October 27, 2021,Bielatal – Herkulessäulen, Großvaterstuhl, Sachsenstein und mehr

There are an incredible number of viewpoints around the Bielatal. The purest rock climbing tour, so you should plan a lot of time. The Sachsenstein was a special highlight - here it is really advisable to unbuckle your backpack and leave it on your foot, otherwise you will get stuck. I have never experienced a rock climb like this before.

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July 19, 2024,Mittelfinger hoch...

.....was my first thought when I saw the Hercules Pillars. Today we chose a tour from Bielatal that has many natural highlights to offer. The Hercules Pillars are not very high, but still quite impressive. There are plenty of other beautiful views. The Sachsenstein can be climbed via a chimney-like ascent. The ladders up to the chimney are not easy, …

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September 4, 2023,ESG: Bielatal: Herkules Säulen, Ottomühle, Sachsenstein

Hello @Deleted User,
Simply great for hiking.
This is the second time I've been there and I'm definitely going back.
Just beautiful there...

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July 23, 2022,Bielatal: Rundweg Schweizer Mühle - Ottomühle

Small round in the rock world in the romantic Bielatal. Most of the climbing peaks in Saxon Switzerland are also located here. Each of these rock formations has been given its own name, such as the Biela guardian, the Hercules pillars, the Johannisturm, the screw head or even the highwayman and various more. You can't get enough of the rock …

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

View of the rock wall in Sächsische Schweiz

View of the Hercules Columns

Kanzelstein Viewpoint

View of sandstone towers

Johanniswacht Viewpoint

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