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Forststeig Elbsandstein

88,9 km from Schöna to Bad Schandau through alpine terrain and lakes.

Schöna Bad Schandau linear
88,9km Distance
+2911m Ascent
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
32 views
4 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Urban Area Summit Cave viewpoint Remote Uncrowded

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

mehrtägige Wandertour durch das linkselbige Elbsandsteingebirge mit Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten in Treckinghütten und an Biwakplätzen

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03 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

viewpoint monument cave 10× summit Water Attraction
Hunskirchenblick viewpoint · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Erik-Meyer-Helmud-Stein monument · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Aussichtspunkt Kleiner Kirchberg viewpoint · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Johanniswacht viewpoint · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Hampelhöhle cave · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Große Herkulessäule summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Sophien-Quelle Water · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Kleinhennersdorfer Stein summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Karl Josef Focke monument · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Gohrisch summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Herkulesquelle Water · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Friederike summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Steintrog (ehm. Pferdetränke) Attraction · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Schluchtnadel summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Schneebergblick viewpoint · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Fritziturm summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Schraubenkopf summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Rotsteinkegel summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Cima summit · on the route 88,9 km 100%
Xerxes summit · on the route 88,9 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

ascent +2911 m descent −2925 m
0 km 44,5 km 88,9 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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Quarter of the way
Halfway
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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What hikers experienced

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Forststeig Elbsandstein is 88.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Forststeig Elbsandstein takes approximately 22h 8min to complete.
No, Forststeig Elbsandstein is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Schöna to Bad Schandau. Plan ahead for return transport.
Forststeig Elbsandstein starts at Schöna.
Forststeig Elbsandstein is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Forststeig Elbsandstein is maintained and managed by Sachsenforst.
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