Through the rock gate in Uttewalder Grund

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Saxony

Saxon Switzerland

Through the rock gate in Uttewalder Grund

Easy

4.9

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238

hikers

Through the rock gate in Uttewalder Grund

01:38

6.08km

40m

Hiking

Romantic artists traveled on foot from Dresden to Saxon Switzerland. "Returning to nature" with a sketchbook was not an entirely easy undertaking in the 18th century, but it was an expression of a new attitude to life at the time. The wild meadows of the Anterior Saxon Switzerland were among…

by Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

Last updated: June 13, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 5.53 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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842 m

1790 Peasants' Uprising Memorial Stone

Highlight • Monument

Very nice section of the hiking trail.

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2.83 km

Uttewalder Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

* Located in Uttewalder Grund
* very nice hiking trail for big and small

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3.18 km

Waldidylle Inn, Uttewalder Grund

Highlight • Restaurant

The Waldidylle is a nice, cozy excursion restaurant. We visit here regularly when we are in the area for hiking. The food is good and cheap. And the service fast …

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3.43 km

Uttewalder Grund Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

in the Uttewalder Grund are strong rock formations and overhangs, very romantic. In the warm summer it is still cool on the trails. Simply a must!

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5.24 km

Wehlen castle ruins

Highlight • Castle

While staying at the Wehlen castle ruins you can have a wonderful view of the city of Wehlen and the Elbe. Very suitable for a picnic. Benches are available.

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5.27 km

Wilke-Aussicht

Viewpoint

5.45 km

Wehlen Town Church (Cyclists' Church)

Highlight • Religious Site

The cycling church in Wehlen. Built at the end of the 19th century. Interior in the Nazarene style

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6.08 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.54 km

1.72 km

1.01 km

441 m

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.30 km

2.17 km

1.15 km

348 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

August 28, 2024,Von Lohmen nach Wehlen und zurück.

Traveling with a lot of comfort, wife and dog.

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May 17, 2025,Teufelsschlüchte und Uttewalder Grund

It was a short but very enjoyable tour. Climbing through the herring cave was fun, and seeing the fire salamander was a highlight.

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August 12, 2020

Romantic artists traveled on foot from Dresden to Saxon Switzerland. "Returning to nature" with a sketchbook was not an entirely easy undertaking in the 18th century, but it was an expression of a new attitude to life at the time. The wild meadows of the Anterior Saxon Switzerland were among the first

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June 16, 2025

The tour is suitable for all-terrain strollers and small children, as well as dogs.
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Ideal for hot weather, as the valley remains pleasantly cool. The tour can also be done in winter.
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Starting point: "Meißner Hochland" bus stop in Lohmen (Bus 237 towards Sebnitz from Pirna)
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Ending point: Stadt Wehlen train station