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Saxon Switzerland

Kirnitzsch Valley Trail loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Saxon Switzerland

Kirnitzsch Valley Trail loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Kirnitzsch Valley Trail loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park

02:09

31.0km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nationalpark-Kernzone

Klidové území NPČS: Pravčická brána - soutěska Křinice

Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

Národní park České Švýcarsko

CHKO Labské pískovce

Waypoints

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Start point

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1.52 km

View of the Cliffs in Saxon Switzerland National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Unfortunately, the Kirnitzschtal no longer looks wildly romantic, but only wild. Nevertheless, the missing trees now open up completely different views. I'll never really get used to the sight...

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2

3.93 km

Rock Formation on Forest Path, Saxon Switzerland National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

4.00 km

Kirnitzsch Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The descent goes through the wildly romantic, original valley of the Kirnitzsch. You can cycle or hike on to Bad Schandau on the Kirnitzsch.

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4

8.38 km

Czech–German border crossing at Jetřichovice

Highlight • Structure

Open borders, thanks to Europe.

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5

8.39 km

Hinterdittersbach (Zadní Jetřichovice) — Ruins and the Kirnitzsch Valley

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Idyllic spot on the Kirnitzsch. Up until the end of the Second World War it was a popular destination here (more on this here hinterdittersbach.de/de/index.html). Today you can only admire …

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6

9.56 km

Pond with Water Lilies in Bohemian Switzerland National Park

Highlight • Lake

Very pleasant and quiet resting place in the middle of nature.

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7

11.3 km

Rocky Gorge in Bohemian Switzerland National Park

Highlight • Gorge

8

25.5 km

Lower Sluice on the Kirnitzsch

Highlight • Monument

Here you can take a wonderful break and refresh yourself in the cool water. Then you can take a closer look at the building.

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31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

6.45 km

598 m

122 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

6.67 km

4.84 km

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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