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Natural Monuments

Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Saxon Switzerland

View of the Falkenstein

Natural Monuments

Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Saxon Switzerland

View of the Falkenstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the Falkenstein

Hiking

4.9

(3808)

Mountaineering

5.0

(27)

Rock climbing

5.0

(2)

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Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

Location: Bad Schandau, Saxon Switzerland, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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*Hendrik*👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

September 11, 2021

Hiking

378 m high rock. Pointed and steep, beautiful

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April 14, 2023

Hiking

From here you have a wonderful view of the Falkenstein "Südriss". A classic and pleasure path (at least the first part 😁).

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August 19, 2020

Hiking

One of the most impressive climbing crags is the Falkenstein, at 378 m high and rising 80 m above its base. The rock's popularity among climbers is reflected in the more than 70 ascent routes, most of which are difficult and offer numerous climbing opportunities from the crack to the chimney. This is where the famous and popular "Schusterweg" (Cobbler's Path) is located. The first ascent of the Falkenstein in 1864 is considered the birth of climbing in Saxon Switzerland.

In the Middle Ages, the Falkenstein served as a signal tower for the rock castle on the Neuer Wildenstein.

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Schrammsteine Ridge Trail – View of the Falkenstein loop from Bad Schandau

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#3.

Schrammtorwächter – View of the Falkenstein loop from Bad Schandau

4.79km

01:29

150m

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Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 330 m

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Location: Bad Schandau, Saxon Switzerland, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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