"Zum Thorwald" parking lot – Hickel Cave loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park
"Zum Thorwald" parking lot – Hickel Cave loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park
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"Zum Thorwald" parking lot – Hickel Cave loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park
04:49
15.9km
420m
Mountaineering
Hard mountaineering route. 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 14, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that may be dangerous
Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 7.64 km for 263 m
After 8.85 km for 115 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
81 m
Städelschlüchte Trail
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169 m
"Zum Thorwald" parking lot
Highlight • Parking
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2.63 km
View of Teichstein
Highlight • Viewpoint
2.81 km
Zeughaus Saxon Switzerland National Park
Highlight • Restaurant
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3.77 km
Entry to the ascent Thorwalder Wände (ridge trail)
Highlight • Trail
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5.49 km
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
7.36 km
Hickel Cave
Highlight • Cave
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7.75 km
Hickelkopf
Highlight • Natural Monument
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8.88 km
Zeichengrund rock shelter
Highlight • Cave
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15.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.95 km
6.52 km
2.13 km
192 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.96 km
6.13 km
2.55 km
229 m
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