Schrammstein Gate – Hunter's Trail (Schrammsteine) loop from Bad Schandau

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Schrammstein Gate – Hunter's Trail (Schrammsteine) loop from Bad Schandau

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Schrammstein Gate – Hunter's Trail (Schrammsteine) loop from Bad Schandau

05:56

19.6km

610m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

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

After 7.95 km for 175 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.93 km

Schrammstein Gate

Highlight • Gorge

Here is a very interesting place. The rocks seem to be arranged around a sandy place like a stage design.

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7.61 km

Wildschützensteig

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This path is defused and safe via a lot of iron stairs and ladders, wooden stairs and railings. It runs entertaining and exciting through the rocky landscape.

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7.98 km

Gratweg in Saxon Switzerland

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The ridge path stretches over a longer distance. With a constant up and down it is very entertaining. From this path side paths lead downwards or as short branch paths …

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8.05 km

Hunter's Trail (Schrammsteine)

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Here is the descent from the ridge path with iron ladders and stairs in many variations. It leads down to the start of the Wildschützensteig.

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9.23 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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12.9 km

Schrammtorwächter

Highlight • Natural

Great rock formation you are hiking through here… maybe you can also watch climbers pursuing their hobby

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15.2 km

View of Schrammsteine, Falkenstein, and Carolafelsen

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Beautiful view of the Schrammsteine, the Falkenstein and the Carolafelsen.

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19.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

5.32 km

3.02 km

1.85 km

353 m

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

5.85 km

3.33 km

3.03 km

272 m

223 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

12°C

7°C

62 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

August 17, 2021,Elbsandsteingebirge Tag 3 - Ostrau, Falkenstein, durch die Torsteine, Schrammsteinaussicht, Gradweg, Breite Kluft, Teufelsturm, Jägersteig

With heavy legs and severe thigh hangovers, we went up to Ostrava. Continue to the Falkenstein, probably a very popular climbing rock (not today if there is a lot of wind and unclear rain), circle it and continue in the direction of the Schrammstein viewpoint.

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