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Aufstieg Wilde Hölle – Wild hell loop from Bad Schandau

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Aufstieg Wilde Hölle – Wild hell loop from Bad Schandau

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Aufstieg Wilde Hölle – Wild hell loop from Bad Schandau

04:23

13.8km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.96 km for 551 m

After 5.49 km for 196 m

After 6.13 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.58 km

View of the Bloßstock

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Great routes in Bloßstock. Whether normal hikes or via ferratas, everyone will find something here.

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3.84 km

Aufstieg Wilde Hölle

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It can get slippery here, either due to loose sand on the rocks or moisture.. so be careful

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3.89 km

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 done here and for those who are inexperienced, it is quite an experience. By the way – more up than down!!!

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5.60 km

Viewpoint

6.15 km

Trail to Idagrotte

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Clockwise around the Frienstein, some climbing through a cave, a 50 cm wide, exposed path with handles - you're there.

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6.23 km

Frienstein

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Spectacular rock landscape with climbing passages.

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6.47 km

View of the Ida Grotto

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

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7.04 km

Affenstein Promenade

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9.73 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 Kuhstall. Right next to it is the Himmelsleiter (stairs in the rock), which is definitely recommended 😉.

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.16 km

2.70 km

1.68 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.57 km

2.21 km

1.33 km

1.29 km

181 m

152 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 11 August

25°C

9°C

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Comments

May 13, 2024,Häntzelstiege/Zwillingsstiege/Wilde Hölle/Carolafelsen/Idagrotte/Kuhstall/Himmelsleiter

Today's hike felt like a series of highlights. We had saved this hike for Monday because we were hoping that there would be less going on and the weather would be fantastic. The plan worked 🥳 A hike just to enjoy. By the way, the steps should not be done on the way down! 🙈

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July 7, 2024,Wilde Hölle – Kuhstall Runde von Lichtenhain

Great tour 👍
You should be fit for the route and have enough to drink with you! It's not a walk in the park!
You have a unique view.

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May 31, 2024,Lichtenhainer Wasserfall - Wilde Hölle - Carolafelsen - Frienstein mit Idagrotte - Kuhstall

First time in Saxon Switzerland and absolutely thrilled. 🤩

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September 3, 2024,Kochschinken für Carola

The most important thing first: my foot held out! Yeah🦶

Today, in light summer warmth 🥵, we went through the Wild Hell to the Carola Rock and then on to the cowshed. Yes, that's the name of a large rock gate here. It's 🆒 in the Hell's Gorge, but not cool. The further I climb, the more I feel the …

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July 25, 2024,Sächsische Schweiz6: Wilde Hölle –Oberer Affensteinweg - Kuhstall

This tour absolutely topped the previous ones in terms of difficulty and highlights. Only a little over 10 km and still packed with highlights. It began with a spectacular climb through the Wild Hell. A green labyrinth that absolutely deserves the name. And it was doable for our group too. With combined forces we made it to the Carolafelsen.@Ka Ge …

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October 20, 2021,Wilde Hölle & Himmelsleiter

The first hike in Saxon Switzerland was to the "wild hell" - it was a random choice with brilliant highlights! The way there and back was on the wild and romantic raftsman's path. Then it was steep uphill, and after several initial "ohhhs" and "ahhhs" we were already scrambling through the "wild hell" over stairs, rocks, steps and steps. Amazing! …

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May 5, 2024,Runde von Parkplatz (Nasser Grund) - entlang der Kirnitzsch - Wilde Hölle - Frienstein (Ida Grotte) - Kuhstall - Lichtenhainer Wasserfall und zurück

Magical round trip with many highlights. 🎉

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June 13, 2025,Wilde Hölle – Kuhstall Runde von Lichtenhain

Hike in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Which route to take? I came across the "Wilde Hölle" via Komoot. Okay, sounds cool, difficulty level is difficult, surefootedness is required, but no special mountaineering experience is required. Yeah, I'll do it!
What did I get? A breathtaking hike. Initially flat along a small stream, it soon becomes a steady climb. Impressive rock …

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Aufstieg Wilde Hölle – Wild hell loop from Bad Schandau

View of the Bloßstock

Aufstieg Wilde Hölle

Wild hell

Trail to Idagrotte

Frienstein

View of the Ida Grotto

Affenstein Promenade

Kuhstall Rock Arch

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