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Sebnitz

On the trail of the robber barons in the Kirnitzsch valley

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Germany
Saxony
Saxon Switzerland
Sebnitz

On the trail of the robber barons in the Kirnitzsch valley

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On the trail of the robber barons in the Kirnitzsch valley

02:35

8.92km

200m

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In the Middle Ages, one of the hiking destinations of this tour - the Arnstein - was defied by a fortification: wooden, relatively small, but arguably dangerous! From this nest …

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1.18 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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1.30 km

Arnstein Rock Passage and Staircase

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The ascent has a "very small" eye of the needle of about 50cm where you have to duck briefly, backpack from time to time. Otherwise quite easy.

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1.39 km

Arnstein Ascent — Stairs

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Climbing stairs is healthy ^^ 😀

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1.99 km

View from Tägers Wonne

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Tägers Wonne is according to local map illustrator of the vantage point and not the summit, as it unfortunately shows the Komoot card. At the summit there is nothing to …

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5.86 km

View over the Kirnitzschtal and the Schrammsteine from Kleinstein

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A wonderful view over the Kirnitzschtal towards Schrammsteine. The stairs and stairs require surefootedness.

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5.98 km

Kleinstein Cave Viewpoint

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Little frequented but beautiful viewpoint above the Kleinstein cave.

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8.77 km

Buschmühle (Kirnitzsch Valley)

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A popular domicile for climbers with good food.

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8.92 km

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Bus stop

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4.07 km

3.13 km

1.35 km

230 m

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4.05 km

3.77 km

788 m

239 m

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Highest point (370 m)

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October 19, 2020

In the Middle Ages, one of the hiking destinations of this tour - the Arnstein - was defied by a fortification: wooden, relatively small, but arguably dangerous! From this nest of robber barons, trade routes were raided and villages plundered. Today, Arnstein Rock Castle, also known as the Ottendorfer

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April 4, 2022

The tour is suitable for children, but not for dogs due to the ladders on the Arnstein and very steep lattice stairs on the Kleinstein if they cannot be carried.



How to get there: by bus 241 (direction Hinterhermsdorf) from Bad Schandau national park station to Buschmühle, Ottendorf (Sebnitz). See also

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