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Ascent to Maxen – Maxen Open-Air Stage loop from Maxen

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Saxony

Kreischa

Ascent to Maxen – Maxen Open-Air Stage loop from Maxen

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(92)

295

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Ascent to Maxen – Maxen Open-Air Stage loop from Maxen

02:15

7.56km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Ascent to Maxen

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Slight incline on a well-developed path through idyllic horse paddocks.

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1.21 km

View Towards Wittgensdorf

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Pleasant hiking trail and beautiful views. Views towards Wittgensdorf and also as far as Kreischa and Saida.

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2.12 km

Maxen Lime Kiln Viewpoint

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Limestone and marble quarrying and lime burning formed an important source of financial income for the Maxen manor and the local population over a period of around 600 years - …

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2.21 km

Maxen Open-Air Stage

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The natural stage was created in the former quarry.

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4.28 km

Spring in the Kroatenschlucht

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It's just incredibly beautiful here 😊.

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4.30 km

Kroatenschlucht

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Especially during and after the Thirty Years' War 1618 to 1648, the Croatian cavalry was notorious for its deeds. In times of war, the Croats were also active in the area.

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5.18 km

Meadow by the Lockwitzbach

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What a beautiful path along the stream.

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7.28 km

View of the Ore Mountains

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It's just incredibly beautiful here 😊.

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7.56 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.79 km

2.13 km

1.90 km

731 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.13 km

1.20 km

1.15 km

1.14 km

1.13 km

805 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

22°C

9°C

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Comments

April 6, 2025,Kroatenschlucht – Schöner Aufstieg nach Maxen Runde von Lungkwitz

A beautiful hike through a very diverse landscape. The mountain through the Croatian Gorge seems endless; hiking poles are recommended.

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May 21, 2023,Aussicht vom Finckenfang – Schöner Aufstieg nach Maxen Runde von Lungkwitz

Super nice tour, especially now in spring, when the flowers sprout on the meadows and the animals that you meet on the way. Really great recommendation!

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November 17, 2023,Wanderung vom Finckenfang durch die Kroatenschlucht zur Naturbühne Maxen

At the end of the year, vacation days have to be used up, no matter what the weather is like, whether it's raining or a cold wind is blowing. 🤪
Not going out wasn't an option. So we started from Maxen. First we wanted to go to the Finckenfang viewpoint. It's stupid when the path is signposted, but there are …

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Ascent to Maxen – Maxen Open-Air Stage loop from Maxen

Ascent to Maxen

View Towards Wittgensdorf

Maxen Lime Kiln Viewpoint

Maxen Open-Air Stage

Spring in the Kroatenschlucht

Kroatenschlucht

Meadow by the Lockwitzbach

View of the Ore Mountains

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