--- title: "Hohnstein: Halfway Through the Fire" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/tour/halbenweg-brand-hohnstein" description: "Hohnstein, Eiche – Max-Jacob-Straße – Steinbruchweg – Halbenweg – Diebshöhle – Bärengarten – Hohnstein, Eiche" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2724563/1d7ec660344af3a2e689c525f3b78a847adbd1576f65da959d2e3ba19a530d35/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Hohnstein: Halfway Through the Fire =================================== - Tip - 4.51 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Hiking - 1:35 h - 4.51 km - 151 m - 152 m - 253 m - 344 m - 91 m - - Start: Hohnstein, Oak - Destination: Hohnstein, Oak A beautiful, varied hike near Hohnstein that's also fun for kids. Hohnstein, Eiche – Max-Jacob-Straße – Steinbruchweg – Halbenweg – Diebshöhle – Bärengarten – Hohnstein, Eiche Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions From the “Eiche” bus stop in Hohnstein, walk uphill along Max-Jacob-Straße to the parking lot at the Old Train Station. From there, walk toward the Brandaussicht until, on your right past the senior citizens’ home, a path branches off at an acute angle. Follow the trail marked with a red line for a few meters until you reach an intersection, where you’ll turn at a right angle. At the next intersection, about 50 meters further on, keep left—you’re now on Steinbruchweg. The trail leads gently through sparse woodland over a surface of fine gravel until a descent to the former quarry begins on the right. Inside the quarry, you can take a short detour of about 50 meters to a jointed cave, which is well worth seeing. Continue on the Halbenweg, marked with a green line. After hiking for about 1 km, the trail descends for about 150 m. Along the way, you’ll need to navigate several large rock obstacles, some of which are knee-high. Shortly thereafter, near the Großer and Kleiner Halben climbing peaks, there’s an opportunity to take a break. A visit to the Gautschgrotte is also recommended here. A little later, you’ll catch sight of the walls of the former Bärengarten and, above it, Hohnstein Castle. You’ll then pass through a steeper section and finally walk along paved roads back to Hohnstein and back to the starting point. Read more Tour information - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Equipment Lightweight hiking shoes are recommended. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**A17 Pirna Interchange – B172a toward Pirna (first exit for Pirna) – turn right at the traffic light onto the B172 until you reach Maxim-Gorki-Straße – turn left – follow the road to your destination via Lohmen and Rathewalde   Read more **Parking**Paid parking at the P3 Eiche Hohnstein parking lot   Read more **Public transportation****Getting There and Back:** ; take bus to Hohnstein Eiche   Read more Literature Order Now: Hiking Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Be sure to end your visit with a stop at the castle garden at Hohnstein Castle to check out the newly built slide! Read more Map Buy here: Hiking Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Stage/Theatre - Stage/Theatre - Stage/Theatre - Place of interest - Theatre - Souvenirs - Other - Tours 11.94 km - Hiking 13.96 km - Hiking 11.40 km - Hiking Contact 01848 Hohnstein Download GPX file - -