Exciting and scenically beautiful hike with great views. From the Schweizermühle car park in Rosenthal, the path leads up along the yellow dot to the Kaiser Wilhelm Fortress. Afterwards, it continues past the Hercules Columns, to the Felsengasse and then back down into the valley to the Ottomühle. On the other side of the Biela, the circular route continues over the Johanniswacht and the Sachsenstein back to the neighbour, returning to the starting point.
Hercules Columns-Johanniswacht loop
Short facts
- start: Schweizermühle car park
- destination: Schweizermühle car park
- medium
- 5,05 km
- 2 hours
- 156 m
- 437 m
- 345 m
Tour dashboard
Pavings
- Street (5%)
- Asphalt Coating (6%)
- Crushed Rock (9%)
- Hiking Trail (24%)
- Path (55%)
Weather
General information
- Stop at an Inn
- Loop Road
Schweizermühle car park
Schweizermühle car park
This is a red route (moderate), with slight inclines, possibly difficult in deep snow.
Detour to the Kanzelstein viewpoint (above the Biela, yellow marking)!
Bus 242, Bus 245
Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de
Winter hiking map Saxon Switzerland - Edition with 40 selected hiking routes including winter refreshment stops