View from the Kleiner Zschirnstein – View from Kleiner Zschirnstein loop from Kleingießhübel

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View from the Kleiner Zschirnstein – View from Kleiner Zschirnstein loop from Kleingießhübel

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View from the Kleiner Zschirnstein – View from Kleiner Zschirnstein loop from Kleingießhübel

03:05

10.0km

320m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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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 2.19 km for 23 m

After 4.85 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.16 km

Viewpoint at the Kleiner Zschirnsteinturm

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This view is amazing, much more untouched than the Malerweg.

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3.46 km

Großer Zschirnstein Summit and Triangulation Pillar

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The Great Zschirnstein is the highest mountain in the German Elbe Sandstone Mountains. From its plateau with its pretty stone column, you have a great view of Bohemian Switzerland. In good weather, you can even see the Giant Mountains and the Eastern Ore Mountains in the distance.

This is the first mountain you reach on the Forststeig coming from Schöna. Very important: you have to make a short detour to the left to get to the viewpoint, otherwise the Forststeig will simply lead you past.

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5.19 km

Wildbretkeller (Wild Game Cellar)

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The name is actually self-explanatory. When passing the short cave passage, the temperature difference is impressively noticeable.

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6.36 km

Little Zschirnstein — East Ascent

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Slightly more demanding path because this is an access to the climbing rock but still worth it 😁

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6.43 km

View from the Kleiner Zschirnstein

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View from the Kleiner Zschirnstein:
Kleingießhübel is at the bottom of the foot. The table mountains can be seen in the distance, from left to right:
Pfaffenstein, Königstein Fortress, Gohrischstein, Papststein via Papstdorf, on the right behind Lilienstein, Kleinhennersdorfer Stein, the Lasenstein and the Kohlbornstein.
In the background you can see the rock faces of the Rathen area, the fire area and the flat Waitzdorfer Höhe.

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6.81 km

Wackelstein Rock Formation

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It is one of over 1000 climbing rocks in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

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6.81 km

View from Kleiner Zschirnstein

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A wonderful vantage point. The view is phenomenal 👍.

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6.99 km

Little Zschirnstein Panoramic Viewpoint

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View from the Little Zschirnstein:
At the bottom of the foot is a small casting bucket. The table mountains can be seen in the distance, from left to right:
Pfaffenstein, Königstein Fortress, Gohrischstein, Papststein via Papstdorf, on the right behind Lilienstein, Kleinhennersdorfer Stein, the Lasenstein and the Kohlbornstein.
In the background you can see the rock faces of the Rathener area, the fire area and the flat Waitzdorfer Höhe.

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10.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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