Schmilka - Winterberg - Kuhstall - Lichtenhainer Waterfall
- 4:00 h
- 11.04 km
- 649 m
- 612 m
- 131 m
- 543 m
- 412 m
- Start: Schmilka
- Destination: Lichtenhainer Waterfall
You hike from Schmilka via the mountain path, the shortest and thus steepest ascent to Großer Winterberg (refreshment possibility at the mountain inn "Großer Winterberg"). Beforehand, a detour to the Kipphornaussicht is recommended - the path leads a short stretch along the "Winterbergstraße" (forest road). The Kripphornaussicht is one of the most beautiful views in Saxon Switzerland.
Then continue via the Fremdenweg and Reitsteig (marked with a blue stripe) to the junction towards Frienstein (marked with a green stripe). A detour to the Idagrotte is only suitable for those without vertigo. (The Idagrotte is a rock cave with a wonderful mountain view).
From Frienstein, steps lead down to the "Königsweg". Follow this red-marked path turning right and walk below the Affensteine to the junction with the "Malerweg". Follow this for the remainder of the route to the impressive rock gate "Kuhstall" (refreshment possibility at the mountain inn "Kuhstall"). A climb via the Himmelsleiter to the Kuhstall plateau is a worthwhile detour.
From there, the path leads down and ends at the Lichtenhainer Waterfall in the romantic Kirnitzschtal, which has been a tourist attraction since the first half of the 19th century.
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
steep ascent to the Großer Winterberg, wooden stairs (difficult to walk in winter)
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Summit
Equipment
sturdy footwear required
Directions & Parking facilities
via the A17, exit Pirna or Decin (if coming from Prague), continue via the B172 to Bad Schandau and then Schmilka.
Large car parking available. Schmilka town center, Kleine Bastei
Arrival:
S1 to the stop Schmilka-Hirschmühle then cross by ferry (included in the ticket)
Departure:
- with the Kirnitzschtalbahn to Bad Schandau - from there S-Bahn and bus connections
- or bus 241
Additional information
Local tourist information:
Tourist Information Bad Schandau: 035022 900-30
Tourist Information Sebnitz OT Altendorf 035022 42774
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Safety guidelines
Idagrotte suitable only for those without vertigo
Please note: in the core zone of the Saxon Switzerland National Park, only marked trails may be used! Fines may be imposed for violations.
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