--- title: "Gickelsberg view" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/gickelsberg-hohnstein" description: "The Gickelsberg is approximately 414 meters high and is located near Goßdorf near Hohnstein. The elevation is a striking basalt dome, the remains of an extinct volcano.From a geological point of view, it is a cooled lava flow that once lay over younger layers of rock. Signs of the former magma eruption and solidification are visible in places.The summit is strikingly exposed and offers views of the surrounding valleys and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Several hiking trails lead over the Gickelsberg, including the Geopfad Goßdorf, which explains the geological features of the region." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3491017/044148696f2e9c0a345cb651560613d8b3a63c0f2a7ec4ae044d71d3bae6a848/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Gickelsberg view ================ - Viewpoint/viewing tower Rural scene with houses, fields and wooded hills under a blue sky. An imposing basalt dome with a clear view and geological significance. The Gickelsberg is approximately 414 meters high and is located near Goßdorf near Hohnstein. The elevation is a striking basalt dome, the remains of an extinct volcano.From a geological point of view, it is a cooled lava flow that once lay over younger layers of rock. Signs of the former magma eruption and solidification are visible in places. The summit is strikingly exposed and offers views of the surrounding valleys and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Several hiking trails lead over the Gickelsberg, including the Geopfad Goßdorf, which explains the geological features of the region. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Mountains/Viewpoints/View towers The Gickelsberg is always open. Read more Price info Mountains/Viewpoints/Outlook Towers There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Gickelsberg. Read more Directions & Parking facilities Only accessible on foot. Read more Contact person Touristinformation Hohnstein**Touristinformation Hohnstein** Rathausstraße 9 01848 Hohnstein Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Natural sight - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Open-air swimming pool 12.06 km - Hiking 10.30 km - Hiking 12.71 km - Hiking Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Tours 10.30 km - Hiking 7.26 km - Hiking 12.71 km - Hiking Contact 01848 Hohnstein - OT Gossdorf