Gautsch Grotto – Thieves' Cave loop from Porschdorf (Kr Pirna)

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Hohnstein

Gautsch Grotto – Thieves' Cave loop from Porschdorf (Kr Pirna)

Moderate

5.0

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Gautsch Grotto – Thieves' Cave loop from Porschdorf (Kr Pirna)

04:11

14.7km

310m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Nationalpark-Kernzone

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Sächsische Schweiz

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.10 km

Polenztal Guesthouse & Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Located in the middle of the Polenz Valley, there are plenty of opportunities to swarm from here. Hohnstein, Hockstein, Rathen and much more - you can reach everything through this beautiful sandstone gorge.

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6.57 km

Bärengarten Lower Dam (Untere Sperrmauer), Hohnstein

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Once you've made it this far, it's not far to the castle!

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7.31 km

Großer Halben

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It is one of over 1000 climbing rocks in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

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7.45 km

Gautsch Grotto

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As in some places in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, the rock formation also arouses awe here. In addition to the size of this cave you act as a human being in the face of nature.

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9.02 km

Thieves' Cave

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Impressive layer joint cavity of the size not often found.

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12.5 km

Brand-Baude on the Malerweg

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It is a good option to spend the night on the Malerweg. Everything seems very inviting and you are well looked after.

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12.7 km

Long Descent After Brand Baude

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A long descent awaits the hiker after the Brand Baute on the Malerweg. But with a little caution and patience it can be easily mastered.

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14.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.34 km

4.29 km

749 m

220 m

102 m

Surfaces

8.09 km

5.18 km

749 m

390 m

294 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

43 %

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Gautsch Grotto – Thieves' Cave loop from Porschdorf (Kr Pirna)

Polenztal Guesthouse & Inn

Bärengarten Lower Dam (Untere Sperrmauer), Hohnstein

Großer Halben

Gautsch Grotto

Thieves' Cave

Brand-Baude on the Malerweg

Long Descent After Brand Baude

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