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Einsiedlerstein rock formation – Stone Knife (atonement cross) loop from Malter

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Einsiedlerstein rock formation – Stone Knife (atonement cross) loop from Malter

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Einsiedlerstein rock formation – Stone Knife (atonement cross) loop from Malter

01:41

6.10km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Dippoldiswalder Heide

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.23 km

View of the Malter Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

1.74 km

Wooden animal sculptures in the Dippoldiswalder Heide

Highlight • Structure

Many beautiful wooden figures along the path, seasonally dressed, e.g. at Christmas time.

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3

3.68 km

Gnome houses at Einsiedlerfelsen

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Because it’s just a nice round😄.

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4

3.72 km

Einsiedlerstein rock formation

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There is a seating area and apparently the rock is often used to teach climbing climbing.

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5

3.80 km

Legend Cave in the Dippoldiswalder Heath

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It is not known for sure whether the legend about the hermit Dippold here on the Rabenauer Marktsteig is true, but in any case it happened a long time ago.

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6

4.86 km

Historic signpost in the Dippoldiswalder Heath

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In Saxony in 1820 an ordinance was issued according to which wooden signposts were to be erected at all "crossroads and crossroads". However, due to its longer durability, numerous signposts …

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7

4.87 km

Stone Knife (atonement cross)

Highlight • Monument

The hiker stands in front of a former atonement cross. The cross arms are unfortunately cut off. The knife in the stone is clearly visible ...

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5.08 km

Wolf Column Memorial (Dippoldiswalder Heide)

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The last wolf in the Dippoldiswalder Heide was killed during a hunt in 1806.

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6.10 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

958 m

315 m

Surfaces

2.50 km

1.77 km

1.44 km

400 m

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