Carolafelsen – Heilige Stiege Stairway loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

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Carolafelsen – Heilige Stiege Stairway loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

Hard

5.0

(10)

hikers

Carolafelsen – Heilige Stiege Stairway loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

02:55

8.09km

390m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.76 km for 47 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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307 m

Mountain Stream in Sächsische Schweiz

Highlight (Segment) • River

From Schmilka you immediately come to this section, which is initially tarred and then splits into different paths and branches.
So you could say the beginning of many great tours 😉😁

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2.74 km

Rübezahlstiege

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The hammer, in the end it's like giving birth 😂

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3.56 km

Little Cow Stable

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice rock gate

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3.80 km

View of the Wenzelwand

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Very nice vantage point 😎👍

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4.56 km

Carolafelsen

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A great vantage point, easy to reach and great views.

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5.33 km

Heilige Stiege Stairway

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* Climbing system between Heringsgrund and Reitsteig
* easy ascent and descent

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7.40 km

Schmilka – Saxon Switzerland National Park

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The small town is located right before the Czech border. The old half-timbering and the well-preserved facades make it a feast for the eyes. Many small attractions await you on …

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7.60 km

Mahl-Mühle Historic Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

The small mill invites hikers and walkers to linger and reflect on the circumstances of past years.

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8.09 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

2.22 km

1.67 km

742 m

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.75 km

1.50 km

1.03 km

740 m

663 m

416 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 10 November

5°C

1°C

89 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

October 9, 2022,[Sächsische Schweiz] 3-Stiegentour (Rübezahlstiege/Zurückesteig/Rotkehlchenstiege)

... for a given reason: the Rübezahlstiege should be reserved for "experienced" climbers and only be used from below. At the exit, a larger group of young sneak hikers came towards us and said that they would also master the descent. No warnings helped either. Thank goodness we didn't run into them halfway down the rock. Oncoming traffic doesn't work …

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