Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland) – Schwedenlöcher loop from Hohnstein

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Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland) – Schwedenlöcher loop from Hohnstein

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Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland) – Schwedenlöcher loop from Hohnstein

04:40

15.2km

500m

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: August 19, 2026

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1.52 km

Wolfsschlucht Gorge

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The path runs partly steeply through the gorge and is supported by stairs and ladders in more demanding sections. This creates a varied and in places adventurous ascent and descent through the rocks.

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1.55 km

Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland)

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Adventurous and works very well. And such a beautiful typical piece of Saxon Switzerland

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1.63 km

Hockstein Viewpoint and Shelter

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Small shelter that definitely fulfills its purpose 😉👍🏼

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1.72 km

Teufelsgrund Bridge

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Did you know already...
that the Teufelsgrund bridge on the Hockstein is older than the Bastei bridge?

The wooden bridge on the Hockstein, built in 1821, was replaced by a …

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6.56 km

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

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The Felsenburg Neurathen is an interesting starting point for all those interested in history, as signs present interesting facts about this historical place. It is impressive how long ago people …

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6.60 km

View of the Elbe Valley

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Great viewing point on the Bastei. Usually very crowded. If you want to walk and see in peace, you should get there early. There are usually only a few runners.

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6.64 km

Bastei Bridge

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The Bastei Bridge is a classic among hiking destinations in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, with a magnificent view over the Elbe and the Lilienstein. A visit is most worthwhile in …

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7.87 km

Schwedenlöcher

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The Schwedenlöcher are a particularly exciting section and my personal highlight in Saxon Switzerland. This section got its name during the Thirty Years' War, when farmers from the village of …

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