Gohrischstein – East ascent Gorischstein loop from Gohrisch

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Gohrischstein – East ascent Gorischstein loop from Gohrisch

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Gohrischstein – East ascent Gorischstein loop from Gohrisch

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5.29km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Sächsische Schweiz

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.61 km

Gohrischstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

In my opinion one of the most beautiful rocks in Saxon Switzerland. From here you can see all the highlights around. Both the weathervane view and the refuge view are fantastic.

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1.67 km

Gohrischstein Summit Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Visually, it fits well on the Gohrisch, and an ideal shelter in changing weather.

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1.67 km

Gohrisch Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent trail running terrain.

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1.70 km

View from Gohrisch

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can only get to this point on the Gorisch with a bit of climbing. The sunset from here looking over the weather vane view is beautiful.

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1.71 km

East ascent Gorischstein

Highlight • Gorge

The ascent is also a little adventure.

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2.48 km

Staircase Ascent and Descent at Papststein

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The ascent / descent on the west side of the Papstein is relatively easy for Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Of course, there are also some stairs to climb here. But the …

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2.75 km

View from the Papststein

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A great vantage point as it is worth the effort of the ascent.

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2.97 km

Sattelsteig Ascent to Papststein

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Not quite as steep as the ascent from the parking lot.

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5.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

646 m

474 m

198 m

112 m

Surfaces

2.99 km

1.47 km

325 m

307 m

126 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

7°C

41 %

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Comments

May 17, 2026,Gohrischstein – Ostaufstieg ,Papststein 🇩🇪 Sächsische Schweiz Tag 3🤩

Today is our third and last day in this fairytale land. We drive from Pirna to Gorisch. The parking lot is surprisingly empty. From there, we go from the east to the Gorischstein. Initially, the path through the forest is rather unspectacular, but after a while, the first rock formations appear, and the higher we get, the more impressive they …

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October 10, 2021,über den Gohrischstein und Papststein

From the Gohrisch parking lot, it went to the Gohrischstein ascent over the stone and then back down to the Papststein ascent, a short rest at the vantage point and then back down and back to the parking lot
There are plenty of vantage points on both stones, you should wear solid footwear, some ladders and light grates demand a …

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May 6, 2024,Wanderung Über Goehrischstein zum Papststein

Only a shorter ride today but nice. Unfortunately Komoot doesn't always record everything and pauses the tour. 🤷‍♀️

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October 5, 2025,Gohrisch und Papststein

Hello everyone! Greetings and cheers from Gohrisch and Papststein. Joe

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October 2, 2024,Gohrischstein – Auf-/Abstieg zum Gohrisch Runde von Gohrisch

Incredibly beautiful circular route up the Gohrischstein and back down again, with very beautiful rock formations scattered along the path. There is also a nice place to stop for a break at the top before starting the descent.

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September 11, 2022,Gohrisch Kurort, Gohrischstein, Pabststein, Elbsandsteingebirge

After a 6.5 hour drive to Saxon Switzerland, a short run-in tour that was tough.
It's good that we practiced the Stäffeles tour in Stuttgart beforehand.
That was a little foretaste of our next tours.
Now continue towards Bad Schandau where we get our FW.
Beer of the day from home.
A Heinerle full beer from Fischers Brauhaus in Mössingen.

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October 3, 2021,kleine Runde von Gohrisch zum Gohrisch- und Papststein.

Small but mighty! Steep ascents and descents, sometimes only via ladders. But always rewarded with fantastic views.

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September 18, 2021,von Gohrisch über den Gohrischstein zum Papststein und zu den Höhlen

Day 5 Saxon Switzerland
Today we followed Dieter's tour. Thanks! From Gohrisch it went up to Gohrisch, many steps up again. Once at the top we could enjoy the view. Then it went down a fairly narrow stairway through crevices in the rock. After we had crossed the street, we went up many, many steps to the Papststein. It was …

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