Hohnstein: Hockstein view and Wolfsschlucht gorge

After crossing the bridge, you reach the Hockstein, where a refuge and several viewpoints with views of the Polenztal valley and Hohnstein Castle await. There is also a medieval mill carved into a rock. From the Hockstein viewpoint, you can see the different geological valley shapes (V-shaped in the granite on the left, U-shaped in the sandstone on the right).

The trail then descends through the steep Wolfsschlucht gorge and circles the Hockstein until you reach the Polenztal valley. A detour to the Polenztal inn is a good idea. The ascent through Kohlichtgrund follows the green line or Hohnstein nature trail, keeping to the left and crossing Wartenbergstraße twice. Finally, you reach the Hocksteinweg again and return to the starting point at the bus stop.

• Onion-skin clothing and winter hiking boots
• Backpack with hiking map, snacks, thermos flask with a warm drink, smartphone, flashlight, first aid kit
• Hiking poles, ice goggles