Seven Brothers Houses – Schmilka Ferry loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

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Germany

Saxony

Saxon Switzerland

Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna

Seven Brothers Houses – Schmilka Ferry loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

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Seven Brothers Houses – Schmilka Ferry loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

01:29

13.9km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 112 m for 110 m

After 13.7 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.29 km

Seven Brothers Houses

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Once upon a time, a fisherman lived on the banks of the Elbe River, whose wife bore him seven sons. The father built a house for each of them. Thus, …

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6.64 km

Elbe Cycle Path – Saxon Switzerland

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A cycle path with great surroundings and many opportunities to rest.

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6.64 km

Toskana Thermal Spa, Bad Schandau

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Here flows the Elbe, there rise the climbing rocks, in the middle the spa guests relax with a panoramic view of the adventure panorama.

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6.92 km

Paddle Steamer Kurort Rathen

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The "Kurort Rathen" has been sailing up and down the Elbe since 1896. Today, it is one of nine paddle steamers operating on scheduled services and for events.

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7.65 km

The runner notices old winches and rails that lead into the Elbe. The Oberelbe shipyard is located here. Founded in 1852 by master shipbuilder Johann Gottfried Schinke, continued by his son Gustav Schinke. construction of barges.
Further information:
swo-foerdertechnik.de/ueber-uns

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13.5 km

Elbe Ferry Crossing at Schmilka

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You can get a parking space in Schmilka early on.

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13.7 km

Schmilka Ferry

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The ferry "Lena" is approaching 100 years old. This and the beautiful view of the Elbe make the crossing an experience. The ferry runs as needed, meaning waiting times are …

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13.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

1.85 km

854 m

355 m

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.12 km

5.03 km

2.71 km

581 m

285 m

200 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

16°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

July 30, 2022,Elbsandsteingebirge: Laufen an der Elbe 🏃‍♂️

It smells like rain, like summer rain. This scent masks the unpleasant burning smell that was so dominant yesterday. And it's still, a peaceful stillness. Yesterday the air was soaked with the engines and rotor blades of the helicopters that fetched water from the Elbe, extinguished it, fetched water, extinguished it, non-stop until sunset. Now there is no sign of …

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June 6, 2026,Bad Schandau - Laufen

After 9 hours of wedding photography and with pretty heavy legs, I quickly grabbed my running clothes from the car and took advantage of the beautiful area.

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May 29, 2025,🇩🇪 Elbufer ˢᶜʰᵐⁱˡᵏᵃ 🏃🏻‍♂️🇨🇿

Located in the heart of Germany's wild east, directly adjacent to the Saxon Switzerland National Park, lies Schmilka, a district of Bad Schandau. It's no surprise that this place has been named "Saxony's Most Beautiful Village."

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