--- title: "Enchanting stairs in the Schmilka basin" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/tour/stiegen-schmilkaer-kessel-bad-schandau" description: "Schmilka at the ferry terminal - hiking path to the Kleine Bastei - Rotkehlchenstiege - Wurzelweg - Schmilka" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2862612/b66fa4a9cdefc45c2a28be346d0eb1ab546c4ce401e2196c92c39f7eea1e2ed3/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Enchanting stairs in the Schmilka basin ======================================= - 8.28 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hiking - 2:50 h - 8.28 km - 445 m - 445 m - 121 m - 465 m - 344 m - - Start: Schmilka - Destination: Schmilka Stairs and climbing facilities have always been constructed to overcome the rugged terrain in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. One of the most beautiful staircases and a special experience is the Rotkehlchenstiege, which requires surefootedness and caution. Schmilka at the ferry terminal - hiking path to the Kleine Bastei - Rotkehlchenstiege - Wurzelweg - Schmilka 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 We start in Schmilka at the ferry terminal. First, we go a short way downstream of the Elbe (green line). The path meets the road and after a few meters a path branches off uphill on the right (Kahntilke). We cross a track, on which we go briefly to the right and then continue following the hiking trail to the Kleine Bastei. For the further route, we stay on the path with the green line marking until we reach the Elbleitenweg. Here we turn right (green dot). We follow this wide forest track, which later leads downhill; we come to a right-hand bend and here we take the second path branching off to the left (Rotkehlchenstiege, green triangle for mountain path on the signpost). The path takes us at the end of the valley to the Rotkehlchenstiege. After the ascent, one level higher in the rock world, we turn right and follow the blue line marking. After a little more than 1 km, we make a detour to the right to enjoy a beautiful view into the rock landscape towards the Wenzelwand. The path continues at almost constant altitude. At the junction to the Lehnsteig (signposted but unmarked), we turn right. We walk along a ridge and later descend stairs. Below, we reach the Wurzelweg, keep right and at the next large intersection turn downhill (yellow line, road), it goes partly quite steeply downhill and we arrive back in Schmilka. GPS data updated 2021 Read more Tour information - Loop Road Equipment sturdy footwear and provisions Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Schandauer Str. (172) to Schmilka Read more **Parking** Parking lot in Schmilka at the ferry terminal (paid) Read more **Public transportation** **Arrival / Departure:** (Schmilka - (Ostrau -) Bad Schandau - Krippen - Reinhardtsdorf - Schöna) (Schöna - Bad Schandau - Pirna - Dresden - Coswig - Meißen) (Rumburk - Sluknov - Sebnitz - Bad Schandau - Decin) Read more Additional information Information point Schmilka Tourist service in the guest house: 03502290030 Here you will find everything about in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Are you looking for a , a or a in Saxon Switzerland? All our with free GPX download can be found directly on our website. Read more Literature Order here: Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The route is suitable for children, but only conditionally for dogs. Read more Safety guidelines Surefootedness and caution are required. Read more Map Buy here: Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Discussion - Guided tour/sightseeing - Guided tour/sightseeing - Place of interest - Ferries - Spa/wellness - Spa/wellness - Tours 9.07 km - Hiking 8.27 km - Hiking 4.07 km - Hiking Contact 01814 Bad Schandau Download GPX file - -