--- title: "Rock gate cowshed at the new Wildenstein" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/cowshed" description: "The cowshed is located on the Neuer Wildenstein above the Kirnitzschtal. The natural sandstone gate is around 11 meters high, 17 meters wide and 24 meters deep. A metal staircase, the so-called Himmelsleiter, leads through a crevice above the gate to a small viewing platform with a view of the Bärenfangwände and the surrounding rocky area.The name \"Kuhstall\" goes back to the use of the site during the Thirty Years' War. The rock is said to have served farmers as a hiding place for their cattle.The place was already a popular excursion destination in the 19th century. A mountain inn has been located right next to the rock gate since 1824. The Kuhstall is accessible via well-developed hiking trails.The \"Kuhstall\" was already a popular excursion destination in Caspar David Friedrich's youth. Nature lovers had rolled a block of stone into it as a table, someone had chiseled a cooking area into the rock and there was a snack bar in summer. Friedrich was also here several times. His drawing, created around 1818, was made during a hike with his wife and his friends Kummer and Carus." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1366298/da68c2abfdaa6d72c99b01291d3629f82d4dedf652f4d5b05afed1b5a29e0d00/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Rock gate cowshed at the new Wildenstein ======================================== - Natural sight - Viewpoint/viewing tower *Play video* View through the sandstone arch of the cowshed and of several people standing at a railing; clear, sunny atmosphere. Rock Gate Cowshed in Winter Black and white pencil drawing of the Felsentor cowshed with shading and lines that create a calm, natural atmosphere. Large rock gate with two female hikers Iron stairs in a crevice Blick aus einer Höhle auf eine Landschaft mit Bäumen und Bergen, Menschen erkunden die Umgebung. The Kuhstall is the largest rock cave in Saxon Switzerland and especially worth a visit in winter The cowshed is located on the Neuer Wildenstein above the Kirnitzschtal. The natural sandstone gate is around 11 meters high, 17 meters wide and 24 meters deep. A metal staircase, the so-called Himmelsleiter, leads through a crevice above the gate to a small viewing platform with a view of the Bärenfangwände and the surrounding rocky area.The name "Kuhstall" goes back to the use of the site during the Thirty Years' War. The rock is said to have served farmers as a hiding place for their cattle. The place was already a popular excursion destination in the 19th century. A mountain inn has been located right next to the rock gate since 1824. The Kuhstall is accessible via well-developed hiking trails. The "Kuhstall" was already a popular excursion destination in **Caspar David Friedrich's** youth. Nature lovers had rolled a block of stone into it as a table, someone had chiseled a cooking area into the rock and there was a snack bar in summer. Friedrich was also here several times. His drawing, created around 1818, was made during a hike with his wife and his friends Kummer and Carus. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The "cowshed" is always open. Read more Price info You do not have to pay an entrance fee to visit the "Kuhstall" rock gate. Read more Eligibility - for Groups Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Only accessible by foot. Bus route: 241 Kirnitzschtalbahn Bus stop: Lichtenhainer Wasserfall, Lichtenhain (Sebnitz) Footpath: approx. 45 min (uphill) Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de Read more Contact person TouristService Bad Schandau**TouristService Bad Schandau** Markt 1-11 01814 Bad Schandau Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Beer garden - Gasthof 4.07 km - Hiking 18.35 km - Hiking 14.84 km - Winter hikes 5.16 km - Hiking Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Natural sight - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Tours 3.73 km - Winter hikes 8.71 km - Hiking 3.42 km - Hiking Contact 01814 Bad Schandau