View of Saunstein – Sauenstein Ladder Ascent loop from Hofberg

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View of Saunstein – Sauenstein Ladder Ascent loop from Hofberg

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4.8

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363

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View of Saunstein – Sauenstein Ladder Ascent loop from Hofberg

01:04

3.58km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Národní park České Švýcarsko

CHKO Labské pískovce

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 km

Schauenstein Ascent

Highlight • Climb

Narrow and steep but well developed

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1.30 km

Beautiful rock formations

Highlight • Gorge

1.40 km

Small Cave (Národní park České Švýcarsko)

Highlight • Cave

nice hiking highlight

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1.57 km

View of Saunstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful view of the Saunstein.

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1.76 km

Little Prebischtor (Malá Pravčická Brána)

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A sight and a viewpoint at the same time. A worthwhile detour for all nature lovers of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

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1.83 km

Little Prebischtor and Šaunštejn Trail

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Adventurous section with many highlihts

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2.35 km

Sauenstein Ladder Ascent

Highlight • Climb

The climb to the castle is, however, an adventure.
To reach the summit, you have to climb several ladders and steep stairs set into a narrow crevice in the rock. …

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2.39 km

View from Šaunštejn Rock Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

A natural fortress built with beautiful views of the surroundings. The summit can only be reached by ladders.

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3.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.72 km

1.70 km

156 m

Surfaces

1.36 km

1.25 km

945 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

September 21, 2023,Schauenstein und kleines Prebischtor

Small, panoramic afternoon tour to the Rock CastleSchauenstein and the small Prebischtor.

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April 27, 2024,zum Schauenstein und kleinen Prebischtor

Nice little hike (approx. 1.5 hours) from Vysoka Lipa, first to Schauenstein and then to the small Pravcicka Gate and back the same way.
Is ideal as a morning or afternoon tour or as a gap filler.

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