Day circular hike on the forestry trail (Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel)

20.73 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Great panorama
Hiking
  • 6:05 h
  • 20.73 km
  • 398 m
  • 398 m
  • 370 m
  • 558 m
  • 188 m
  • Start: 01816 spa town Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel OT Hellendorf, parking lot on Peterswalder Straße
  • Destination: 01816 spa town Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel OT Hellendorf, parking lot on Peterswalder Straße

Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel OT Hellendorf, village square - Bielatal - Grenzplatte - Zeisigstein - Hartenstein - OT Hellendorf, village square

Experience a picturesque circular hike that takes you through the breathtaking nature of Saxon Switzerland. The route starts in Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel OT Hellendorf and leads you through the idyllic Zauschengrund and the mystical Beutwald. It continues through the Bielatal, where impressive rock formations await you. A highlight of the hike is the Grenzplatte, which offers a fantastic view of the surrounding landscape. The return path takes you via Zeisigstein, where you can enjoy the peace and beauty of nature before returning to Hellendorf. This varied route is ideal for nature lovers and offers numerous opportunities for photography and relaxation.

Good to know

Pavements

Street (1%)
Asphalt (1%)
Gravel (3%)
Trail (48%)
Path (47%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Hellendorf - Zauschengrund - Beutwald - Bielatal - Grenzplatte - Zeisigstein - Hellendorf

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Summit

  • Tour with Dog

Equipment

We recommend sturdy footwear.

Directions & Parking facilities

You can reach the starting point in just 40 minutes by car from Dresden via the A17 or for example in 15 minutes by car from the Königstein Fortress in the Saxon Switzerland.
A parking lot is located directly at the starting point of the hike on Peterswalder Straße, immediately next to the Hellendorf village square bus stop.

Arrival & departure with the

bus line 219 (Pirna - Berggießhübel - Bad Gottleuba - border crossing Bahratal)

bus line 216 (Pirna - Langenhennersdorf - Berggießhübel - Bad Gottleuba - border crossing Bahratal)

to/from Hellendorf, village square

Additional information

www.badgottleuba-berggiesshuebel.de

Safety guidelines

NEWS [April 2025]: Closure in the Kochemoor area until May 16, 2025. A detour recommendation can be found here.

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