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title: "Hockstein view"
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description: "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."
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Hockstein view
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- Viewpoint/viewing tower

Narrow staircase between large rock faces in a gorge.

Person climbs up a narrow staircase in a narrow rocky gorge.

Three hikers with rucksacks walk up a stone staircase in the forest.

Three people are walking along a forest path with railings and a view of trees.

A viewing rock 115 meters above the Polenztal valley with a view of Hohnstein Castle and the impressive Wolfsschlucht gorge.

 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.

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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.

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Price info

Mountains/Viewpoints/Outlook Towers
There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Hocksteinaussicht.

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Eligibility

- for Groups
- Pet allowed

Payment methods

Entrance Free

Directions & Parking facilities

Only accessible on foot.

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Contact person

Touristinformation Hohnstein**Touristinformation Hohnstein**

Rathausstraße 9

01848 Hohnstein

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