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A partly challenging tour along the German-Czech border. With a bit of luck, you may see rare fire salamanders in the Gelobtbach valley in spring. The route takes you back to Schmilka via the Zirkelstein and a break at the Gasthof Zirkelstein along part of the Malerweg.
S-Bahn Schöna - Gelobtbach waterfall - Gelobtbach - Forststeig - Ziskaquelle - Gelobtweg - Zirkelstein - Gasthof Zirkelstein - Hauptstraße - Malerweg - Schmilka | Hirschmühle
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Schmilka | Hirschmühle
The hike starts at the train station in Schöna and initially leads leisurely along the Elbe cycle path towards the Czech border. Once here, a very steep, paved path (beware: it's very slippery in fall and winter) leads to an idyllic reservoir with a small waterfall in the Gelobtbach stream. The trail continues uphill along the stream in a wild and romantic way. The route then continues to the Ziska spring. This is an excellent source of drinking water. Tasting allowed! The path then becomes much easier up to the Zirkelstein. For refreshments, it's worth stopping off at the Zirkelstein inn before continuing on down into the Elbe valley to the Schmilka | Hirschmühle stop.
GPS-DATA updated 2022
We recommend walking the tour only from the start at the Elbe, as the path to the Gelobbach waterfall is very steep and extremely slippery in fall, winter or rainy days and there are no railings throughout.
Hiking boots necessary.
Spotted a fire salamander? Then be sure to take a photo, but don't touch the animals! By doing so, you can take part in the find report campaign of the Saxon State Foundation for Nature and the Environment and make a valuable contribution to species protection and nature research. Click here for more information.
No direct access by car possible. There are limited parking spaces available on the Czech side in Hrensko. Take the ferry Schöna | Hrensko to Schöna train station.
There are limited parking spaces available on the Czech side in Hrensko. Take the ferry Schöna | Hrensko to Schöna train station.
"Hiking in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains" (publisher: Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.)
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