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Schwedenlöcher – Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland) loop from Hohnstein

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Schwedenlöcher – Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland) loop from Hohnstein

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Schwedenlöcher – Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland) loop from Hohnstein

03:33

11.6km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark-Kernzone

Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

Sächsische Schweiz

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3.25 km

Mühlteich

Lake

4.11 km

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

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The Felsenburg Neurathen is an interesting starting point for all those interested in history, as signs present interesting facts about this historical place. It is impressive how long ago people …

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4.16 km

View of the Elbe Valley

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Great viewing point on the Bastei. Usually very crowded. If you want to walk and see in peace, you should get there early. There are usually only a few runners.

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4.19 km

Bastei Bridge

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The Bastei Bridge is a classic among hiking destinations in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, with a magnificent view over the Elbe and the Lilienstein. A visit is most worthwhile in …

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5.42 km

Schwedenlöcher

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The Schwedenlöcher are a particularly exciting section and my personal highlight in Saxon Switzerland. This section got its name during the Thirty Years' War, when farmers from the village of …

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10.2 km

Hockstein Viewpoint and Shelter

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Small shelter that definitely fulfills its purpose 😉👍🏼

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10.2 km

Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland)

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Really beautiful gorge. The lattice staircase can also be done with a dog.

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10.3 km

Wolfsschlucht Gorge

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The path runs partly steeply through the gorge and is supported by stairs and ladders in more demanding sections. This creates a varied and in places adventurous ascent and descent through the rocks.

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10.5 km

Teufelsgrund Bridge

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Did you know already...
that the Teufelsgrund bridge on the Hockstein is older than the Bastei bridge?

The wooden bridge on the Hockstein, built in 1821, was replaced by a …

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.77 km

4.71 km

1.75 km

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

3.70 km

1.88 km

1.35 km

717 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

23°C

15°C

30 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

August 24, 2023,Rathen zur Bastei, Hockstein und durch das Polenzatal zurück

That was really a very cool tour. However, the section with the bastion is really overcrowded in the high season. It was almost like being at the fair.🤣🤣

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October 29, 2022,Sehr schöne und abwechslungsreiche Tour bei Bastei

You can also park at another free hiking car park on the route

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Schwedenlöcher – Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland) loop from Hohnstein

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

View of the Elbe Valley

Bastei Bridge

Schwedenlöcher

Hockstein Viewpoint and Shelter

Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland)

Wolfsschlucht Gorge

Teufelsgrund Bridge

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