Forststeig - Stage 3: From Ostrov to Kamphütte
- 6:00 h
- 14.00 km
- 184 m
- 231 m
- 408 m
- 601 m
- 193 m
- Start: Campsite Ostrov
- Destination: Kamphütte
In April 2018, Sachsenforst and Lesy České republiky opened the trekking route that had been planned for 5 years. As the forestry administrations of the Free State of Saxony and the Czech Republic, we want to bring people closer to nature with the "Elbe Sandstone Forest Trail" project.
From April to October, the trekking route will enable visitors to hike for several days across the border and away from settlements through the forests on the border between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Czech Republic. Along the way, it is possible to spend the night in trekking huts and at Sachsenforst bivouac sites as well as with tourist partners. On the Czech side, there is a public campsite directly on the route.
The Elbe Sandstone Forest Trail is a challenging trekking route for experienced, sure-footed and well-equipped hikers. It leads along the left bank of the Elbe, mostly on easy forest paths and trails as well as on forestry working roads, over 100 km in 7 stages through the unique landscapes of Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland, which is known for its extensive contiguous forests, bizarre rock formations and mighty table mountains.
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Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- From the campsite in Ostrov, head south. The forest trail passes through rock formations in the forest and takes a sharp right at a fork. Here you are above the Tyssa rock area (if you want and have time, you can also make a detour to the Tyssa walls, where access is restricted by a ticket system). Now it's straight back to the border and along the border for a while. At the "Grenzwächter" climbing peak, the Forststeig trail turns away from the border and leads to the Zeisigstein after a few crossings. After a loop, you pass the Kachemoor, briefly meet a wide forest path (Schwert-A-Weg) and then turn off into the Zauschengrund. You cross the Diebsgrund and are now in the Beutwald forest. At the end of the straight path, turn left and shortly afterwards you can take a detour to the Sachsenstein (the climb up the narrow ladder is worth it!). Keep left at the next fork and you will reach the Kamphütte, where the stage ends.
Equipment
- The Forststeig is a challenging trekking route for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good preparation is important!
1 Get the right information
Inform yourself thoroughly about the route, news, the upcoming weather and the instructions on how to behave on the Forststeig, in the huts and at the bivouac sites.
2 Assess yourself realistically
Think about how fit you are. Plan the stages so that you arrive at your destination in time for daylight. You can find a division into 7 stages under route overviews.
3 Plan suitable overnight stays
Plan your overnight stays and think about alternatives. Note that camping in the forest and at the trekking huts is prohibited. Take advantage of the offers of the Forststeig partners.
4 Your safety
Always walk at least in pairs and tell someone about your plans in advance. Remember your first aid kit.
5 Pay attention to the weather
The weather is an important factor. Check the forecasts. Avoid the forest in bad weather and storms. Pay attention to the risk of forest fires.
6 Be well equipped
Take enough food, drinking water and the right clothing and equipment with you. Remember that cooking and lighting with an open flame is only permitted at official fireplaces and in the huts. Fill up your water supply whenever possible. We recommend taking good topographical hiking maps (with springs and watercourses marked) and suitable equipment for water treatment.
7 Forestry work and dangers
The forest trail leads through near-natural areas and managed forests. Walk on it at your own risk. Observe closures and notices.
8 Do not forget: Trekking tickets
You need trekking tickets if you want to stay overnight in a trekking hut or at a bivouac site. The proceeds from the sale of the tickets are used to support and maintain the forest trail.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- The classification of the forest trail is only a suggestion, each trekker should divide the length of the daily stages according to ability and experience.
Safety guidelines
- To avoid disturbing nature, animals and everyone who works for the forest, you must follow the rules! Conflicts and violations can damage nature and cause the project to fail!
Observe the Forststeig code of conduct
✔ Do not light fires in the forest!
✔ Do not smoke in the forest!
✔ Only cook at the cooking areas!
✔ Only spend the night in the forest in the trekking huts and on the bivouac sites!
✔ Don't make any noise in the forest!
✔ Don't leave any garbage behind!
✔ Don't hike at dusk or at night!
✔ Stay on the path!
✔ Validate the trekking tickets on arrival at the overnight accommodation.
Map
You can find an overview map for hiking in the Forststeig brochure.
Maps and hiking books (maps and books with a verified entry for the Forststeig Elbsandstein)
Berg- und Naturverlag Rölke
Am Sonnenhang 5 01328 Dresden
0351 2561510 bergverlag-roelke.de
Sachsen Kartographie GmbH Dresden
Heinrich-Zille-Str. 8 01471 Radeburg
035208 341901 sachsen-kartographie.de
Böhmewanderkarten - Engineering office for cartography
Niederweg 5 01814 Bad Schandau
035022 40100 boehmwanderkarten.de
