Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Parking

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1.59 km

Summit Trail Gohrischstein

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1.74 km

View from Gohrisch

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You can only get to this point on the Gorisch with a bit of climbing. The sunset from here looking over the weather vane view is beautiful.

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2.52 km

Staircase Ascent and Descent at Papststein

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The ascent / descent on the west side of the Papstein is relatively easy for Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Of course, there are also some stairs to climb here. But the …

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2.78 km

View from the Papststein

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A great vantage point as it is worth the effort of the ascent.

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3.01 km

Sattelsteig Ascent to Papststein

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Not quite as steep as the ascent from the parking lot.

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5.64 km

Kleinhennersdorfer Stein

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6.02 km

Lichter Cave (Kleinhennersdorfer Rock)

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Bring your pocket or headlamp. Here are some caves to explore!

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7.93 km

East ascent Gorischstein

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The ascent is also a little adventure.

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8.03 km

Gohrischstein

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In my opinion one of the most beautiful rocks in Saxon Switzerland. From here you can see all the highlights around. Both the weathervane view and the refuge view are fantastic.

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9.60 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

2.13 km

1.99 km

332 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

2.40 km

1.23 km

410 m

172 m

126 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 10 March

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11 %

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East ascent Gorischstein – Gohrischstein loop from Gohrisch

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