Carolafelsen – Heilige Stiege Stairway loop from Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna

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Carolafelsen – Heilige Stiege Stairway loop from Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna

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Carolafelsen – Heilige Stiege Stairway loop from Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna

04:37

12.3km

570m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.53 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.60 km

View from the Breite Kluft plateau

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The Breite-Kluft-Aussicht is another breathtaking view on the edge of the Malerweg. The view can hardly be missed and is right on the Malerweg. The area offers an ideal place …

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3.12 km

Starke Stiege

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Acrophobia and absolute sure-footedness required. A great staircase

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3.35 km

Upper Terrace Trail (Oberer Terrassenweg)

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Beautiful panoramic path between the Starken Stiege and the Oberen Affensteinpromenade.

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3.49 km

Nimmersatt-Tor Rock Arch

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According to mapcarta, the stone arch is called Nimmersatt-Tor.

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5.33 km

Carolafelsen

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A great vantage point, easy to reach and great views.

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6.41 km

Zwillingsstiege (Twin Staircase) in Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Short but crisp via ferrata that partly through Difficulty B. Beware of oncoming people. Although prohibited, the signage is often not adhered to here.
Great panorama!

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8.66 km

Heilige Stiege Stairway

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* Climbing system between Heringsgrund and Reitsteig
* easy ascent and descent

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10.7 km

Schmilka – Saxon Switzerland National Park

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The small town is located right before the Czech border. The old half-timbering and the well-preserved facades make it a feast for the eyes. Many small attractions await you on …

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.57 km

4.05 km

2.91 km

397 m

221 m

178 m

Surfaces

5.21 km

2.01 km

1.66 km

1.47 km

1.16 km

590 m

222 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

1°C

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

March 8, 2025,6-Stiegen- Rundtour: Starke Stiege + Rotkehlchen Stiege + Wilde Hölle + Zwillingsstiege + Häntzschelstiege + Heilige Stiege

Today was the first real hike in Saxon Switzerland. 6 steps in one ride. The weather was great and there were hardly any people around. So we did the Starke Stiege, then the Rotkehlchen Stiege down and up again and then over to the Carolafelsen. Despite the great visibility there were too many people there, so we went down the …

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June 6, 2022,Vier Stiegen Rundtour von Schmilka

The circular tour starts in Schmilka at the ferry and soon leads steeply up the Elbe slope to the Small Bastion with a beautiful view. The tour leads over a total of four stairs, which are paths with climbing passages in Saxon Switzerland. You should be a bit adventurous and not afraid of heights. First, the Rotkehlchenstiege climbs steeply. There …

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