View of the Affensteine – Upper Monkey Promenade loop from Bad Schandau

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View of the Affensteine – Upper Monkey Promenade loop from Bad Schandau

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View of the Affensteine – Upper Monkey Promenade loop from Bad Schandau

03:31

9.90km

370m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.66 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.21 km

View of the Blossstock (Affensteine)

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The first rocks you see on the tour in all their glory, the path below to the wild hell is a dream.

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2.59 km

Entrance to the Affensteine Area

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It is very impressive when you climb the stairs out of the forest and then this majestic wall opens up in front of you. The path to the right towards Häntzschelstiege is also a feast for the eyes.

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2.80 km

Häntzschelstiege (Saxon Switzerland National Park)

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One of the most beautiful via ferratas in the area. Not difficult, but not to be underestimated.

A via ferrata set is highly recommended (you never know...).

Descent via Wilde Hölle is possible.

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4.66 km

Zwillingsstiege (Twin Staircase) in Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Short but crisp via ferrata that partly through Difficulty B. Beware of oncoming people. Although prohibited, the signage is often not adhered to here.
Great panorama!

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5.01 km

Upper Monkey Promenade

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Beautiful landscape and view

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5.09 km

Upper Häntzschelstiege Entrance – Rock Crevice

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Use only when ascending. Safety equipment recommended.

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9.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

3.42 km

2.35 km

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.50 km

2.01 km

1.55 km

801 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 10 October

11°C

6°C

70 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

June 30, 2024,Häntzschelstiege Carolafelsen

Super nice slightly strenuous tour that was a lot of fun

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October 11, 2023,Häntzschelstiege

Today first tour in Saxon Switzerland. In Bad Schandau we went to Kirnitzschtalstrasse, always along the tram 🚋. But we drove to the Beuthenfall parking lot. There up to the entrance to the lower Häntzschelstiege.
A little climbing is required to get started.
Even if there are people who travel without safety equipment, we were equipped with a via ferrata …

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