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.
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. Price info
- Mountains/Viewpoints/Outlook Towers
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 HohnsteinRathausstraße 901848 Hohnstein
