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Time travel to the 19th century: Napoleonschanze and Gautschgrotte

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Hohnstein

Time travel to the 19th century: Napoleonschanze and Gautschgrotte

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Time travel to the 19th century: Napoleonschanze and Gautschgrotte

01:51

6.31km

170m

Hiking

The starting point is the Eiche parking lot or bus stop in Hohnstein. We walk past the playground, down into the town, and past the town hall, turning left (following the signs for the Gautschgrotte). The small road leads into the forest, and we now hike along the green line…

by Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

Last updated: February 26, 2025

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355 m

Hohnstein Town Hall (Rathaus Hohnstein)

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Located on the outskirts of the immediate town center and still worth a visit. In the courtyard there is a small fountain for "refreshment for hikers"

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1.43 km

Gautsch Grotto

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As in some places in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, the rock formation also arouses awe here. In addition to the size of this cave you act as a human being in the face of nature.

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1.55 km

View of Großer Halben

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The Malerweg also leads along here. All information about the Malerweg can be found at the following link: saechsische-schweiz.de/malerweg (Status: 22.06.2026).

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4.35 km

Bench on the Waldweg Trail

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Highlight because finally a bench to rest 😊

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4.76 km

Waldborn Spring

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Unfortunately, the associated well pump is defective and no longer brings cool water to the surface. It also looks rather stale below, a bloated roll lay in the water below the pump.

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5.13 km

Historic Royal Boundary Stone

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5.41 km

View from the Napoleonschanze

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For me one of the most beautiful and relaxed views over the Elbe sandstone

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6.31 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.31 km

2.38 km

560 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.85 km

781 m

622 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Tuesday 4 August

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Comments

October 6, 2024,Zeitreise ins 19. Jahrhundert: Napoleonschanze und Gautschgrotte

The route went up and down over paved, rocky paths and mud holes. The route is not suitable for people with a stroller or physical disabilities.

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November 4, 2020

The starting point is the Eiche parking lot or bus stop in Hohnstein. We walk past the playground, down into the town, and past the town hall, turning left (following the signs for the Gautschgrotte). The small road leads into the forest, and we now hike along the green line and slash (educational trail

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Time travel to the 19th century: Napoleonschanze and Gautschgrotte

Hohnstein Town Hall (Rathaus Hohnstein)

Gautsch Grotto

View of Großer Halben

Bench on the Waldweg Trail

Waldborn Spring

Historic Royal Boundary Stone

View from the Napoleonschanze

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