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Bad Schandau

Frienstein – Ida Grotto at Frienstein loop from Lichtenhainer Wasserfall

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Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Saxony
Saxon Switzerland
Bad Schandau

Frienstein – Ida Grotto at Frienstein loop from Lichtenhainer Wasserfall

Hard

4.9

(10)

34

hikers

Frienstein – Ida Grotto at Frienstein loop from Lichtenhainer Wasserfall

02:56

8.25km

330m

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: April 25, 2026

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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 5.54 km for 97 m

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

3.29 km

Frienstein

Highlight • Cave

Spectacular rock landscape with climbing passages.

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2

3.40 km

Ida Grotto at Frienstein

Highlight • Cave

Magnificent view! The last stretch of road to the Idagrotte is exposed and moderately secured. Therefore only for people who are sure-footed and are not afraid of heights - after …

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3.98 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

5.14 km

Upper Häntzschelstiege Entrance – Rock Crevice

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Squeeze through to get to the start of the second, upper part of the Häntzschelstieg. The backpack may need to be removed.

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5

5.22 km

Upper Monkey Promenade

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Beautiful landscape and view

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6

5.43 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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7

6.08 km

Bloßstock Rock Formation

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The whole way along the Affensteine is worth it. After the nun's gardener, turn right (coming from the north) to get back on the path to the Wild Hell.

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6.46 km

View of the Affensteine

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Great view of the monkey stones during the ascent from the lower Affensteinweg. Clearly visible is the large gap between Bloßstock and the Kreuzturm. Subsequently then Morsche and Wrong Pinnacle, Bauerlochboofe and Nonnengärtner up to the Häntzschelstiege

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8.25 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

2.65 km

2.04 km

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.13 km

2.01 km

1.92 km

1.74 km

249 m

168 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Saturday 16 May

16°C

2°C

13 %

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