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Great Pohlshorn – Great Teichstein loop from Kirnitzschtal

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Sebnitz

Great Pohlshorn – Great Teichstein loop from Kirnitzschtal

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Great Pohlshorn – Great Teichstein loop from Kirnitzschtal

03:40

12.1km

360m

Hiking

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: June 10, 2026

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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 8.72 km for 4 m

After 8.82 km for 4 m

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2.05 km

Great Pohlshorn

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Your long climb to the Great Pohlhorn will be rewarded with a great view of the wooded area. Especially in autumn, when the deciduous trees turn yellow between the conifers, the viewpoint is worth a visit.

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2.86 km

Kirnitzsch Stream

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Here you are away from the traffic noise.

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3.60 km

Ascent to Großer Teichstein

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Not really complicated. The entry from wing E is inconspicuous. Two somewhat more demanding sections are equipped with climbing aids (chains).

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3.69 km

Teichstein Ridge Trail

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It's just incredibly beautiful here 😊.

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3.99 km

Great Teichstein

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The Teichstein is one of the real insider tips of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. There are hardly any people there because the mountain is not widely advertised. The entrance is inconspicuous, but the view is magnificent.

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4.18 km

View of Kleinstein Cave from Teichstein

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It's just incredibly beautiful here 😊.

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8.74 km

Arnstein Robber Castle Viewpoint

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This branched climbing system leads over several floors to the lower and upper castle, where also the Arnstein cave can be visited.

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8.86 km

Arnstein Rock Passage and Staircase

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The Arnstein Cave is located below the predatory castle and is worth discovering for small and large :-)
The path has been provided with metal clips and is therefore possible for everyone.

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12.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.32 km

4.77 km

602 m

406 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.43 km

4.02 km

665 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

37°C

19°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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March 29, 2025,🚶🏼‍♂️🚶🏼‍♂️🚶‍♀️🚶🏼‍♂️🥾 Wanderung über Arnstein, Kleinstein und die Pohlshörner zum Teichstein

Relatively spontaneously, we arranged to meet up again for a hike in Saxon Switzerland 🇨🇭. The goal was to catch garlic trout 🧄🐟 at the Buschmühle 😅... well, and sort of a tour around it.

It was quickly found. There were three hills to climb, so to speak. Once north of the Kirnitzsch ⬆️ to Arnstein and Kleinstein, and then …

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November 4, 2023,Sächsische Schweiz - Pohlshörner, Teichstein, Arnstein, Kleinsteinhöhle

The man wanted to go to Sebnitz, to the model railroader's paradise... and once you're in the corner, you can stretch your legs for a moment. 🙃

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May 31, 2026,🥾 Kirnitzschtal - Gr. Pohlshorn - Gr. Teichstein ☀️

Buried root traps (1 ladybug and 1 pterosaur) and 1 dragon on the roadside - visible in the pictures, but summarized first in a collage for an overview 😅

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September 21, 2023,Arnstein - Kleinsteinhöhle - Großes Pohlshorn - Großer Teichstein - Zeughaus - Buschmühle

Today we went for a walk with the company hiking community in the best hiking weather....

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May 7, 2024,Großes Pohlshorn, Kleinsteinhöhle – Kirnitzschbach Runde

Whaaaaat??? That was only 11 km? It felt like 25 km! The elevation completely wore us out. And again, there were more stairs on the route than expected. But there were great experiences and climbing sections, beautiful enchanted paths and veeeery delicious cake in Neumanns Mühle.

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January 28, 2024,ESG Vom Arnstein zu den Pohlshörnern

Today we went to the frosty Kirnitzschtal. Lots of sunshine, but temperatures just around 0°C, which only attracted a few people. warm in the sun, but caution was advised in the frozen areas, as it was quite slippery in places.
From the Neumannmühle car park we went over the Arnstein to the Kleinsteinhöhle. Then to the Pohlshörern and back via …

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February 16, 2025,Arnstein (Ottendorfer Raubschloß), Missglückte Abkürzung vom Neuer Weg, Großer Teichstein

It was beautiful again. In this weather you just had to get out. This time I had my spikes with me. I needed them three times. Among other things on the completely icy climb. The climb to Arnstein was also a lot safer this way. The small steps carved into the sandstone block below the stairs offered little grip due …

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May 7, 2023,5-Steine-Tour im Kirnitzschtal

Small Polshorn - Large Polshorn - Kanstein - Arnstein - Kleinstein

Back home today (with Lina):
The start was at the free (!) hiking car park at Sturmbauers Eck.
Because we wanted to save ourselves the stretch along the road, we "through" the Saupsdorfer Bach and then up the Brandheideschluchte. On the painter's path over the small and large Polshorn …

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Great Pohlshorn – Great Teichstein loop from Kirnitzschtal

Great Pohlshorn

Kirnitzsch Stream

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View of Kleinstein Cave from Teichstein

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