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Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland) – Teufelsgrund Bridge loop from Hohnstein

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Hohnstein

Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland) – Teufelsgrund Bridge loop from Hohnstein

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Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland) – Teufelsgrund Bridge loop from Hohnstein

03:08

10.6km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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2.39 km

View of the Talwächter from the Amselsee Bridge

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The first guard, a rock formation that is actually called the “valley guard”, can be easily recognized from the bridge on the Pionierweg.

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2.73 km

Amselsee — View of the "Lokomotive"

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The Amselsee impresses with its romantic and hidden location on the edge of the spa Rathen. The Niederrathener rocks, which tower high above the Amselsee, offer a great backdrop to …

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2.88 km

Amselsee Path and View of Rathen's Rock Formations

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Amselsee is a picturesque lake in the spa town of Rathen, amidst the impressive landscape of Saxon Switzerland. Surrounded by dense forest and towering cliffs, the lake is a popular …

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4.01 km

Rathewalder Mill

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The Rathewalder Mühle comes to life more and more every year. Between shady rocks there are wonderfully playful little buildings that invite you to linger. 🍻

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9.35 km

Hockstein Viewpoint and Shelter

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Small shelter that definitely fulfills its purpose 😉👍🏼

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9.43 km

Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland)

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Saxon Switzerland offers a variety of incredible great hiking opportunities.
I would recommend this place to everyone who loves nature and hiking.

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9.60 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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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.15 km

2.14 km

1.04 km

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.63 km

2.36 km

1.96 km

1.33 km

272 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Comments

March 30, 2024,über den Malerweg von Hohnstein nach Rathen

Finally t-shirt weather again. We weren't the only ones who liked that and the Malerweg was also frequented.

Saharan dust covered everything in a gray haze.
That's why today we didn't go over the Bastei Bridge but from Amselgrund directly to the ferry in Rathen.

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August 30, 2025,Wolfsschlucht 30.08.25

A very nice tour. But not suitable for large dogs that like to climb stairs on a leash. There's a narrow section with iron stairs.

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September 26, 2021,Von Rathewalde zum Amselsee, Gamrig, Polenztal und Hockstein

It was great weather and a wonderful route. From Rathewalde first through the core zone of the national park, very idyllic and worth seeing ... to the Amselsee (with the most delicious smoked trout ever) and on to Rathen. In such wonderful weather you are never alone there, which is why we hiked straight back through the narrowest paths to …

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May 17, 2022,Von Gasthof Polenztal über Amselgrund

For hikers who are afraid of heights, the two bridges to the Hockstein are a real challenge. We used the Wolfsschlucht as an exit and were able to descend the steps super.

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Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland) – Teufelsgrund Bridge loop from Hohnstein

View of the Talwächter from the Amselsee Bridge

Amselsee — View of the "Lokomotive"

Amselsee Path and View of Rathen's Rock Formations

Mühlengrund

Rathewalder Mill

Hockstein Viewpoint and Shelter

Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland)

Teufelsgrund Bridge

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