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description: "The Kipphorn viewpoint is located in the middle of the Saxon Switzerland National Park at an altitude of around 470 meters on the south side of the Großer Winterberg, above Schmilka.The view here extends over the Elbe valley to the left Elbe table mountains and the Hoher Schneeberg, as well as to the right Elbe over the rocks of the Schmilka basin to the Schrammstein massif.The paths to the viewpoint are natural&nbsp;but easy to walk on.The Kipphorn viewpoint is freely accessible all year round.The viewpoint is accessible all year round."
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Kipphorn view
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View from the Kipphorn View

The Kipphorn viewpoint is located high above the Elbe valley near the Großer Winterberg and offers a spectacular panorama of and across the Elbe.

 The Kipphorn viewpoint is located in the middle of the Saxon Switzerland National Park at an altitude of around 470 meters on the south side of the Großer Winterberg, above Schmilka.

The view here extends over the Elbe valley to the left Elbe table mountains and the Hoher Schneeberg, as well as to the right Elbe over the rocks of the Schmilka basin to the Schrammstein massif.

The paths to the viewpoint are natural but easy to walk on.

The Kipphorn viewpoint is freely accessible all year round.

The viewpoint is accessible all year round. 

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Openings

Mountains/Viewpoints/View towers
The Kipphorn viewpoint is always open.

The Kipphornaussicht is located in the National Park. This means that only marked paths may be used in the core zone! Fines may be imposed for non-compliance.

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Price info

Mountains/Viewpoints/View towers
You do not have to pay an entrance fee to visit the Kipphornaussicht.

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Eligibility

- for Groups
- Pet allowed

Directions &amp; Parking facilities

Only accessible on foot.

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Contact person

TouristService Bad Schandau

Our recommendations
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- Information desk in national park

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Contact

Auf dem Kipphorn

01814 Bad Schandau - OT Schmilka