Hockstein view
At a height of 291 meters, the Hockstein offers spectacular views of the Polenztal valley 115 meters below. The site lies on a geological boundary: granite is found upstream, while sandstone begins downstream.
At the summit, there are the remains of a medieval fortification. An engraved mill can be seen in the rocks. The Devil's Bridge dates back to 1821 and is one of the oldest tourist structures in Saxon Switzerland.
The Wolf's Gorge is particularly impressive. You descend down steep steps between two rock faces into the Polenztal valley.
The rocky spur can be reached via various hiking trails, including the ascent through the Wolfsschlucht gorge or easily from the Hockstein parking lot.
Good to know
Openings
Mountains/Viewpoints/Outlook Towers
The Hockstein is in principle always open.
The Hockstein lookout is in the National Park. This means that only marked paths may be used in the core zone! Fines may be imposed for violations.
The Hockstein is in principle always open.
The Hockstein lookout is in the National Park. This means that only marked paths may be used in the core zone! Fines may be imposed for violations.
Price info
Mountains/Viewpoints/Outlook Towers
There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Hocksteinaussicht.
There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Hocksteinaussicht.
Eligibility
for Groups
Pet allowed
Payment methods
Entrance Free
Directions & Parking facilities
Only accessible on foot.
Contact person
Touristinformation Hohnstein
Touristinformation Hohnstein
Rathausstraße 9
01848 Hohnstein
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