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Die Burgen des Polenztals: Hohnstein und Hockstein

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Die Burgen des Polenztals: Hohnstein und Hockstein

Diedreispuernasen planned a hike

May 10, 2022

Die Burgen des Polenztals: Hohnstein und Hockstein

Moderate

03:08

10.2km

3.2km/h

320m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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273 m

View of Hohenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the castle!

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620 m

Bärengarten Lower Dam (Untere Sperrmauer), Hohnstein

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Once you've made it this far, it's not far to the castle!

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1.12 km

Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland)

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Saxon Switzerland offers a variety of incredible great hiking opportunities.
I would recommend this place to everyone who loves nature and hiking.

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1.92 km

Teufelsgrund Bridge

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Did you know already...
that the Teufelsgrund bridge on the Hockstein is older than the Bastei bridge?

The wooden bridge on the Hockstein, built in 1821, was replaced by a …

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3.44 km

Historic salt lick stone (Salzlecke) in the Saxon Switzerland National Park

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A little laterally from the path lies this old hunting facility with explanatory sign. Historically and hunting interesting.

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7.24 km

Polenztal Valley

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Especially worth seeing in March, when the spring cups are in bloom and the whole meadow is immersed in a white sea. ;-)

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7.80 km

The Neuweg connects the Polenztal with the hiking trails around the fire view. It is a little less committed than the Schulzengrund. It can be easily combined with tours from Hohnstein or Hockstein. The Gautsch grotto is also nearby.

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8.32 km

Neuweg Waterfall

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Beautiful waterfall located on Neuweg, accessible via steps from above or steep Neuweg from below

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8.48 km

Bench on the Waldweg Trail

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Highlight because finally a bench to rest 😊

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9.91 km

Hohnstein Town Hall (Rathaus Hohnstein)

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Located on the outskirts of the immediate town center and still worth a visit. In the courtyard there is a small fountain for "refreshment for hikers"

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10.1 km

Hohnstein Town Church

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The color alone is a striking point in Hohnstein.
On the back there are old sandstone tombstones.
The church is open👍

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10.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.02 km

1.60 km

1.25 km

633 m

476 m

173 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

2.89 km

1.63 km

1.36 km

843 m

393 m

105 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Die Burgen des Polenztals: Hohnstein und Hockstein

View of Hohenstein Castle

Bärengarten Lower Dam (Untere Sperrmauer), Hohnstein

view

Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland)

Teufelsgrund Bridge

Historic salt lick stone (Salzlecke) in the Saxon Switzerland National Park

Polenztal Valley

Neuweg Waterfall

Neuweg Waterfall

Bench on the Waldweg Trail

Hohnstein Town Hall (Rathaus Hohnstein)

Hohnstein Town Church

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