Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Download GPX

Save

Move start point

Edit route

Navigate

Send to Phone

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sächsische Schweiz

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4.33 km

Kohlbornstein Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The 378 m high Kohlbornstein, which lies somewhat off the typical tourist paths, is particularly worth climbing because of its wide panoramic panorama. If the visibility is good, the Rosenberg can also be seen in Bohemian.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.45 km

Kohlbornstein Ridge Trail

Highlight • Trail

A nice ridge path that offers nice little views here and there.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.60 km

Ascent of Kohlbornstein

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The climb is definitely worth it. Once at the top, a great panoramic view awaits you.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.73 km

View of Falkenstein and Schrammsteine

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you don't like the Lasenweg, there is also a ridge route that connects the front, middle and high Lasenstein. Anyone who walks it comes out right here or on the way.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9.69 km

Hirschgrundweg Trail

Highlight • Trail

Relatively easy to walk steep path for the ascent or descent to the Großer and Kleiner Zschirnstein. If it has recently rained or the path is a bit damp, you …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

10.5 km

Wildbrethöhle

Cave Entrance

12.0 km

Großer Zschirnstein Summit and Triangulation Pillar

Highlight • Summit

The Great Zschirnstein is the highest mountain in the German Elbe Sandstone Mountains. From its plateau with its pretty stone column, you have a great view of Bohemian Switzerland. In …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

17.7 km

Caspar David Friedrich Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a real painter's view.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

20.8 km

Historic Terraces in Krippen

Highlight • Historical Site

Anyone who thought that there was nothing to see here but beautiful countryside was wrong... a landscaped hillside that was used for growing fruit and raising livestock (goats). Impressive what …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

22.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.84 km

7.88 km

3.22 km

1.37 km

834 m

Surfaces

7.56 km

5.33 km

4.33 km

3.72 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

Sunday 28 December

2°C

-3°C

60 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Nearby routes

Easy

4.8

27,837

Medieval Tour to the Rock Castle Neurathen and the Swedish Caves

01:55h

6.32km

200m

Moderate

4.8

8,389

On the way between two rivers: from the Elbe to the Polenz valley

03:38h

12.8km

280m

Moderate

4.7

3,433

From Wehlen to the most famous bridge in Germany - the Bastei

03:01h

10.3km

290m

Hard

4.8

4,094

To the landmark of the Saxon Switzerland National Park: the Lilienstein

02:11h

6.09km

290m

Moderate

4.7

2,688

From Deep Ground to Fire View

02:12h

7.37km

210m

Hard

4.9

1,992

Heaven and Hell

02:21h

7.21km

280m

Moderate

4.7

2,876

Conquering the Konigstein Fortress

03:32h

11.6km

380m

Moderate

4.7

1,071

The Falkenschlucht and other surprises around the Gohrisch in the Saxon Switzerland Landscape Protection Area

02:42h

9.24km

210m

Moderate

4.6

2,033

Caspar David Friedrich Trail

04:20h

15.1km

300m

Moderate

4.7

1,425

To the Haarweiden Reservoir — dream trails on Dresden Heath

02:50h

10.9km

70m

Moderate

4.7

1,741

Three in one go in the Saxon Switzerland National Park

03:31h

11.9km

330m

Hard

4.9

818

Hike on the Schrammsteine

02:23h

7.26km

310m

Kohlbornstein Viewpoint – Ascent to Kohlbornstein loop from Krippen

Kohlbornstein Viewpoint

Kohlbornstein Ridge Trail

Ascent of Kohlbornstein

View of Falkenstein and Schrammsteine

Hirschgrundweg Trail

Großer Zschirnstein Summit and Triangulation Pillar

Caspar David Friedrich Viewpoint

Historic Terraces in Krippen

Nearby routes

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️