Wild hell – Carolafelsen loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

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Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna

Wild hell – Carolafelsen loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

Hard

4.9

(1000)

3,153

hikers

Wild hell – Carolafelsen loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

05:29

15.9km

700m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 14, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

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

After 11.8 km for 717 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

473 m

Schmilka village center

Highlight • Settlement

The very lovingly restored village center with mill bakery, brewery and inns invites you to linger. A great end to any hike in the area. Bread, beer and cakes are a must-try!

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2.36 km

Lehnsteig

Highlight • Trail

The Lehnsteig is a great ascent / descent for hikes in the Schmilka area. The Great Winter Mountain can also be reached quickly via it. Caution sure-footedness is required.

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3.86 km

View of the Ida Grotto

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are several views of the Idagrotte adventure on the Upper 🐒Stone Promenade.

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7.12 km

Kuhstall Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

The cowshed is a 11 m high, 17 m wide and 24 m deep rock gate. From the Lichtenhain waterfall you need about 30 minutes on foot to the Felsentor …

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11.6 km

Wild hell

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

I can highly recommend the “Wild Hell”. It is surprising that there is no sign at the beginning of the gorge about the difficulty. Without appropriate footwear, nothing can be …

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12.3 km

Carolafelsen

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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12.9 km

Heilige Stiege

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Perfect for hikers to gain in height. Easy climbing of steps, mainly with railings and stairs made of steel, therefore also good for walking with toddlers.

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15.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.55 km

5.43 km

2.37 km

702 m

485 m

272 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.89 km

3.62 km

2.22 km

1.51 km

1.29 km

220 m

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

20°C

7°C

90 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

June 17, 2025,Von Schmilka-Hirschmühle nach Lehnsteig

Please note: Our route actually led over a low wooden beam. We turned around because the route was only accessible with climbing equipment. When you reach a wooden beam, follow the path to the right and turn left through the Wild Hell. It's a strenuous (hard) path, but an amazing hike. 😊

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May 10, 2025,Wilde Hölle – Carolafelsen Runde von Schmilka

What a wonderful tour. 😍 However, the whole time is spent up and down stairs, over rocks and scree, and at times it gets quite difficult. The "Wild Hell" in particular is more like a climbing tour than a hiking tour. If that doesn't bother you, you should definitely do this tour. It was a dream. 🤗

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March 2, 2025,Ausblicke und Durchblicke zwischen Kirnitzsch und Elbe (Nr. 150 🥳)

Lichtenhain Waterfall - Neuer Wildenstein (Kuhstall/Himmelsleiter/Schneiderloch) - Fremdenweg - Kleiner Winterberg - Frienstein (Idagrotte) - Reitsteig - Carolafelsen- Wilde Hölle - Untere Affensteinpromenade - Beuthenfall - Lichtenhain Waterfall

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November 5, 2023,Runde in der Wilden Hölle

Nice hike but not suitable for small children!

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October 6, 2023,LichtenhainerWasserfall-WildeHölle-Carolafelsen-Firnstein-Kuhstall-Kirnitzschtal 🇩🇪

We did the rounds through the Wild Hell today with our Labrador dog. It was right that we went around like this. The safety harness and safety line were important and in two places it wouldn't have really worked without them. Raya also loves climbing. Once you get to the top you definitely have to make the short climb to …

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October 17, 2023,Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz: Lichtenhainer Wasserfall - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen - Frienstein - Kuhstall

A very nice round trip to highlights that you have to take with you again. From the end of the Kirnitschtalbahn over the valley height to the Beuthefall junction, then up through the wild hell, Carolafelsen, Frienstein with Idagrotte and along the upper Affenstein promenade. Then down umpteen steps and on to the cowshed. Somehow I did it right, left …

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April 20, 2025,Malerweg Etappe 4 Abenteuervariante ab Beuthenfall - Wilde Hölle – Carolafelsen - Idagrotte - Obere Affensteinpromenade - Kuhstall bis Lichtenhainer Wasserfall

The actual Malerweg trail, with its fourth stage, leads from the Kuhstall over the Winterberg and, apart from the first stage, offers mostly boring, unspectacular forest paths.
We therefore completely changed the tour due to the perfect weather. The first section was a tough climb up the Wilde Hölle, followed by a short detour to the beautiful Carolafelsen.
Over narrow …

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April 1, 2024,Ostermontag Wanderung in der sächsischen Schweiz

Today we're out and about in Saxon Switzerland again. We started at the Lichtenhain waterfall and then into it. Today a little off the beaten track. Also took a look at the twin stairs. Not dared today but postponed is not canceled. Definitely through the wild hell, which is also doable for children. The view was then enjoyed from the …

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