Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Hohnstein

Highland Trail (Saxon Switzerland)

Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Hohnstein

Highland Trail (Saxon Switzerland)

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Highland Trail (Saxon Switzerland)

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Location: Hohnstein, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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May 8, 2023

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The mountain hiking trail past the Napoleonschanze is very nice to walk and you will be rewarded with the far-reaching view

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Karindejean

August 27, 2025

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Beautiful panoramic view. Gorgeous flower meadow (we were there at the end of August). A nice change from a walk through forests and rocks.

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Elevation 420 m

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Location: Hohnstein, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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