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From Deep Ground to Fire View

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From Deep Ground to Fire View

02:12

7.37km

210m

Hiking

The starting point is the Porschdorf stop or the parking lot at Polenztal in Porschdorf. This is where our trail (blue line) begins into the Tiefen Grund. The trail winds along the Tiefen Grundbach stream, sometimes climbing slightly and then descending again to the stream. Later, we turn left and…

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Last updated: June 13, 2024

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343 m

Tiefer Grund Stream Trail

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Woody, shady; most beautiful in spring and autumn. Starting point or destination of wonderful hiking opportunities. The road parallel to the ground is more suitable for cycling tours.

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1.39 km

Brand Steps

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More than 800 steps lead down the 170 meters from Brand to Tiefen Grund. The steep path along the high rock faces is an adventurous highlight for every tour in this area.

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2.11 km

Hafersäcke Viewpoint

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The oat-baked view offers a beautiful view into a side valley of the Polenztal. Although the viewpoint is secured with railings, but you should pay particular attention to children, as you can get quite close to the abyss.

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2.44 km

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2.51 km

View from Brand

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From the "Balcony of Saxon Switzerland" you have an incomparable panorama over the Elbsandsteingebirge. The fire is in the middle of the forest, 170 meters above the Polenztal. The brave …

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3.01 km

Schulzengrund Trail

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Picturesque and beautiful à la Saxon Switzerland. 😊 The path can also be good with good footwear.

And whoever arrives at the top expects the Gastro in the Brandbaude. 😉

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4.32 km

Polenztal Valley

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Especially worth seeing in March, when the spring cups are in bloom and the whole meadow is immersed in a white sea. ;-)

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7.37 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.28 km

3.20 km

491 m

198 m

107 m

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3.18 km

3.11 km

491 m

268 m

184 m

138 m

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September 29, 2024,Vom Tiefen Grund zur Brandaussicht

Today we did another nice tour in the Tiefen Grund before heading back home

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February 9, 2025,Vom Tiefen Grund zur Brandaussicht

Today we took advantage of the nice weather and went out into nature. In the deep valley we climbed many steps up to the Brandbaude. The view is simply amazing. It is definitely very busy there at the weekend, but we didn't have to wait long and our drinks were ready. After a short rest we continued into the Polenztal, …

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October 7, 2025,Vom Tiefen Grund zur Brandaussicht

Hello everyone! Greetings and cheers from the Brandaussicht. Joe

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April 15, 2023,15.04.2023 konspiratives Komootlertreffen😎

Small Saturday tour through the Polenztal and the Schulzengrund up to the Brandbaude to meet Torsten and Axel there, purely by chance, who were on the second stage of the "Poet-Musician-Painter's Path" today. It was nice to meet you. I wish you a nice journey.

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November 25, 2024,Porschdorf im tiefen Grund über die Brandtreppen zur Brandaussicht

The deep ground is very muddy if it rained the day before. The fire escapes... yes, there must be around 1,000 of them. So, sturdy shoes and a good level of fitness are required. The stairs are tough.

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October 17, 2022,Rundweg zur Brandaussicht bei schönsten Herbstwetter 🌞🍂

The hike goes through the quiet lower Polenztal (red dot) past the wooden rake, which is supposed to protect the villages from driftwood. Following the Polenz, the path turns approx. 2 km further to the right into the Schulzengrund. The Schulzengrund is a very quiet gorge with old trees. This gorge leads up to the Brand via many steps and …

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March 1, 2025,Kurze Runde Brand und Polenztal

Today I only did a short walk for my project. The weather isn't great but anyone can do it in the sun😄. The climb to the Brand was, as always, challenging. I finally made it to the Thümelgrotte, shame on me, it was the first time🫣. The descent was then leisurely through the Schulzengrund and from the Waltersdorfer Mühle through …

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March 20, 2022,Brand und Aussicht Hafersäcke

Start with a beautiful hiking trail next to the creek of the Tiefen Grund. Continue over the fire steps - there should be about 800 - to the fire view, the so-called balcony of Saxon Switzerland. Nice view, but there is a bit too much hustle and bustle here due to the on-site gastronomy. I like the rocks more, where …

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August 13, 2020

The starting point is the Porschdorf stop or the parking lot at Polenztal in Porschdorf. This is where our trail (blue line) begins into the Tiefen Grund. The trail winds along the Tiefen Grundbach stream, sometimes climbing slightly and then descending again to the stream. Later, we turn left and hike

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June 16, 2025

The tour is suitable for children, but only partially suitable for dogs due to the iron staircase on the fire steps. Smaller dogs can be carried, while larger dogs may benefit from wearing shoes.
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U28 towards Rumburk from Bad Schandau National Park Station - Porschdorf stop or Porschdorf parking lot

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