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Sebnitz

View of the Kirnitzsch River – Flößersteig Climbing Section loop from Lichtenhain

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Saxon Switzerland

Sebnitz

View of the Kirnitzsch River – Flößersteig Climbing Section loop from Lichtenhain

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127

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View of the Kirnitzsch River – Flößersteig Climbing Section loop from Lichtenhain

04:23

15.2km

300m

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: April 24, 2026

Tips

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 8.67 km for 109 m

After 10.7 km for 39 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.82 km

View of the Affensteine

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3.52 km

View of the Saxon Switzerland Mountains

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Nice view after a climb.

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4.18 km

Panorama Trail towards Altendorf

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Very nice path with a great view.

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5.21 km

Panorama Trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Even if the sun is shining in your face, you should have done it.

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8.75 km

View of the Kirnitzsch River

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Romantic view of the river Kirnitzsch.

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8.78 km

Flößersteig Climbing Section

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Climbing rock on the Flößersteig.
Only for the experienced, as there are no steps and slippery when wet

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9.58 km

Kirnitzsch River

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The Kirnitzsch is a northeastern right tributary of the Elbe. It is about 45 kilometers long and rises in the Lusatian Highlands in the eastern Bohemian Lowlands and flows about …

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10.2 km

Scenic Stream in Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Ideal for cooling your feet

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.45 km

3.37 km

2.85 km

1.74 km

740 m

Surfaces

8.44 km

4.05 km

1.55 km

542 m

459 m

108 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

37°C

19°C

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View of the Kirnitzsch River – Flößersteig Climbing Section loop from Lichtenhain

View of the Affensteine

View of the Saxon Switzerland Mountains

Panorama Trail towards Altendorf

Panorama Trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park

View of the Kirnitzsch River

Flößersteig Climbing Section

Kirnitzsch River

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