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Der wilde Forststeig – in sieben Etappen durch das Elbsandsteingebirge

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Der wilde Forststeig – in sieben Etappen durch das Elbsandsteingebirge

Tobias Gräf and Paul Wolfsteiner planned a hike

October 17, 2024

Der wilde Forststeig – in sieben Etappen durch das Elbsandsteingebirge

Hard

30:29

104km

3.4km/h

2,540m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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 10.6 km for 23 m

After 98.0 km for 4 m

Most people would complete this in 5-10 days

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9.44 km

Großer Zschirnstein Summit and Triangulation Pillar

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The Great Zschirnstein is the highest mountain in the German Elbe Sandstone Mountains. From its plateau with its pretty stone column, you have a great view of Bohemian Switzerland. In …

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16.5 km

Grenzbaude Trekking Hut

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The hut is about 400 meters away from the forest path and can be reached via a small footpath. It is open to hikers from the beginning of April to …

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18.6 km

Taubenteich Bivouac Site

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The pigeon pond and its bivouac are a highlight and also recommended for overnight stays on mild summer days.

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26.9 km

Děčínský Sněžník Summit and Lookout Tower

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Garlic soup should be a must-eat on the Forststeig. Otherwise, take a short break to warm up and enjoy views.

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47.7 km

Johanniswacht Viewpoint

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Attention forest trail hikers! If you are faced with the choice of going right or left here in front of the rock, choose the right one. This is the correct …

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66.6 km

Katzstein Viewpoint with Cat Statue

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Only a few iron steps are waiting to be climbed. The Katzstein is 444 meters high, the Katzfels, from which a great view and a stone cat figure await, is …

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68.3 km

Spitzstein Viewpoint

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A little adventure along the way - the ascent is also doable for "scared rabbits". However, dogs should stay downstairs.

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88.1 km

Quirl Guardian

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It is best to look at the whisk guard from above ...

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89.2 km

View of the Pfaffenstein from the Quirl

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great view of the left-sided table mountains; not so we overrun the other stones; some caves

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95.4 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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97.9 km

Descent from Kleinhennersdorfer Stein through Hölle Gorge

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The descent through "hell" is wildly romantic. Along steep rock faces and immensely tall conifers, you find your way down a small path. On the left side you can even see a bofe.

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104 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.3 km

41.6 km

6.40 km

2.10 km

1.61 km

Surfaces

61.2 km

18.4 km

12.9 km

5.32 km

4.75 km

739 m

713 m

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Der wilde Forststeig – in sieben Etappen durch das Elbsandsteingebirge

Großer Zschirnstein Summit and Triangulation Pillar

Grenzbaude Trekking Hut

Taubenteich Bivouac Site

Děčínský Sněžník Summit and Lookout Tower

Johanniswacht Viewpoint

Katzstein Viewpoint with Cat Statue

Spitzstein Viewpoint

Quirl Guardian

View of the Pfaffenstein from the Quirl

Gohrischstein

Descent from Kleinhennersdorfer Stein through Hölle Gorge

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