--- title: "Upper lock Hinterhermsdorf" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/boat-rides-obere-schleuse-hinterhermsdorf" description: "The boatmen of the Obere Schleuse near Hinterhermsdorf guide their guests by means of hand barges past rock faces whose sulphur lichens are reflected in the clear water, show rare plants that only thrive in the national park and show strange rock formations in which, with a little imagination, you can recognize a crocodile, a mountain spirit, an elephant's head or a sleeping lamb.Three hours should be planned. Registration for groups is requested,sturdy footwear is required. Snacks and souvenir sales are available.Gästekarte Sächsische SchweizYou will receive a discount of10 % on your admission price at the Obere Schleuse upon presentation of your guest card." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1329854/cfc815c8e72ce497fb72adad090754d1c1af09a7da40938506340ec8ad08405e/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Upper lock Hinterhermsdorf ========================== - Boat tours - Worth seeing A group of people are traveling in a boat on a calm river, surrounded by dense, green forest and steep rock faces. A green boat with a lifebuoy sails through a narrow gorge lined with trees and rocks that are reflected in the calm water. A boat with three people sails through a quiet, wooded gorge with green water and steep rock faces. At the Obere Schleuse lock in the wild and romantic Kirnitzschtal gorge. The boatmen of the Obere Schleuse near Hinterhermsdorf guide their guests by means of hand barges past rock faces whose sulphur lichens are reflected in the clear water, show rare plants that only thrive in the national park and show strange rock formations in which, with a little imagination, you can recognize a crocodile, a mountain spirit, an elephant's head or a sleeping lamb. Three hours should be planned. Registration for groups is requested, sturdy footwear is required. Snacks and souvenir sales are available. You will receive a discount of 10 % on your admission price at the Obere Schleuse upon presentation of your guest card. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Easter until October 31 Daily from 9:30 to 16:30. Last boat trip 16.00 hrs Read more Price info Children up to 6 years of age travel for free when accompanied by at least one paying adult. Information on reduced prices: Children up to the age of 6 travel free of charge when accompanied by at least one paying adult.Children and young people from 7-17 years, severely disabled persons from 50 %, holders of a valid Saxon volunteer card Read more Eligibility - for Groups - for individual guests - Pet allowed Directions & Parking facilities By bus to the bus stop Hinterhermsdorf Erbgericht or by car to the parking lot Buchenparkhalle in Hinterhermsdorf, then approx. 45 minutes only on foot. Read more Contact person Touristinformation HinterhermsdorfWeifbergstraße 1 OT Hinterhermsdorf 01855 Sebnitz Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Nature discovery trail - Museum/art collection - Viewpoint/viewing tower Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Boat tours - Viewpoint/viewing tower Contact 01855 Sebnitz - OT Hinterhermsdorf