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Goldsteig Mountain Trail – Heringsloch Gorge loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Goldsteig Mountain Trail – Heringsloch Gorge loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Goldsteig Mountain Trail – Heringsloch Gorge loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park

04:20

13.1km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

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1.96 km

Old Armory (Großer Zschand)

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Whether on the way there or back, to the stones or on a bike tour through the national park: the arsenal is always a good place to stop.

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3.43 km

The Goldsteig mountain trail is undoubtedly one of the most attractive hiking trails in the region. It winds its way around the rocks for around three kilometres, with only a few changes in altitude. It is worth regularly tilting your head back or turning around to enjoy the breathtaking views and perspectives of the wonderful natural landscape.

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5.12 km

Goldsteig mountain trail

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A wonderful mountain climb that offers small views here and there.

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5.49 km

Richterschlüchte Trail (Krinitzgrab to Richtergrotte)

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Some passages are quite original and invite you to linger and observe nature.

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6.96 km

Wooden boardwalk on the Malerweg to Großer Winterberg

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It describes the only legally still hiking section on the historical tourist route. It follows natural paths and wooden walkways through a very quiet and wildly romantic section of forest. The path is part of the Malerweg on its 5th stage.

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8.07 km

Heringsloch Gorge

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The Heringsloch is a rather unspoiled path through lonely and wildly romantic gorges. The moss-grown sandstones and branched roots in the context of the forest could almost serve as a filming location for "The Lord of the Rings" and appear in the mist in an almost romantic mystique.The way leads and is above all stones and steps carved into the sandstone Moisture through the rough sandstone very sure-footed.

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10.6 km

View of Winterstein

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The view up to the Winterstein is magnificent.

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12.1 km

View of Großer Lorenzstein

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Great view of the rock. Top.

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.20 km

4.04 km

3.73 km

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.64 km

3.52 km

3.24 km

664 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 24 June

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Comments

March 20, 2022,Winterstein, Königsweg, Richtergrotte, Goldsteig - Rundwanderung

Beautiful circular hike starting at the Neumannmühle in the Kirnitzschtal. The ascent to the Winterstein is a nice scramble over narrow stairs and ladders. From the summit you have the best view of a whole series of "stones" all around. On the summit there are few remains of a former castle. Unfortunately, there are a large number of dead trees …

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April 21, 2025,Sächsische Schweiz: Neumannmühle - Goldsteig - Zeughaus

The weather could have been a bit better, but at least it wasn't raining. We drove into the Kirnitzschtal valley to the Neumannmühle mill and started our hike there. We passed the Lorenzstein to the Winterberg. My husband and child made it all the way to the top; unfortunately, I gave up at a ladder. Then we continued on along …

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October 15, 2024,ESG | Spitzsteinschlüchte - Hinteres Raubschloss - Königsweg - Heringsloch - Richterschlüchte - Goldsteig - Zeughaus - Rundweg ab Neumannmühle

Beautiful tour in the core zone of the national park 🏞️ Saxon Switzerland, specifically in the Grosser Zschand. Among other things, I took photos of all the signposts on the route. The silence in the Richterschlüchten and on the subsequent Goldsteig was impressive.

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May 29, 2023,Wanderung über hinteres Raubschloss und Richtergrotte

From the Neumannmühle we hike via the Spitzsteinschluchte to the Goldsteig. We don't want to miss a detour to the nearby Winterstein, also known as the rear robbery castle! Stairs and ladders lead up to the rock plateau! Of course we are rewarded with a fantastic view! Via Königsweg and Rosssteig we continue to the impressive Richtergrotte, from where we …

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May 2, 2025,🥾🥾 Richtergrotte und Goldsteig

A very beautiful hike in the core zone of the national park. Highlights included the ascent to the rear Raubschloss, the forest fire areas, which were once again covered with an impressive number of young birch trees, and the beautiful Goldsteig trail.

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June 26, 2024,Von der Neumannmühle zum Hinteren Raubschloß und zurück

Hiking friend Hans took this tour from a hiking guide and we faithfully walked it. Start at the Neumannmühle and then on the Zeughausweg to the Zeughaus. Here the seven-year-old grandson of the hiking guide needed a refreshment in the form of raspberry soda and blueberry soft ice cream. Then we turned right onto the Roßsteig and the tour became …

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May 11, 2025,Tour 23 - „Richtergrotte und Goldsteig“ - Winterstein - Richterschlüchte - Richtergrotte - Goldsteig - Neumannmühle (mit Hund unterwegs)

Today, with its sunshine, three of us and two dogs headed for the Kirnitzschtal valley toward Neumannmühle. "Tour 23 - Richtergrotte and Goldsteig" is again from the book "Hiking with Dogs - Elbe Sandstone Mountains" (thalia.de/ul/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1070234356).

We had to reschedule the start of the tour slightly due to a lack of available parking spaces at Neumannmühle. So, we started a …

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June 7, 2023,paths of the zschand / planlos ging's los...

A few pictures and words the days...was nice but I don't like it anymore ✌

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Goldsteig Mountain Trail – Heringsloch Gorge loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park

Old Armory (Großer Zschand)

Goldsteig Mountain Trail

Goldsteig mountain trail

Richterschlüchte Trail (Krinitzgrab to Richtergrotte)

Wooden boardwalk on the Malerweg to Großer Winterberg

Heringsloch Gorge

View of Winterstein

View of Großer Lorenzstein

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