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Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna

Schmilka village center – Großer Reitsteig loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

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Saxon Switzerland

Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna

Schmilka village center – Großer Reitsteig loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

Hard

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103

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Schmilka village center – Großer Reitsteig loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

07:16

21.0km

960m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

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

After 15.5 km for 401 m

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Start point

Train Station

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461 m

Schmilka Mill Bakery and Organic Brewery

Highlight • Restaurant

There is not only super-delicious bread, but also home-brewed beer. Had today vegetable pie, slightly warmed with a dip - a dream!

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473 m

Schmilka village center

Highlight • Settlement

The very lovingly restored village center with mill bakery, brewery and inns invites you to linger. A great end to any hike in the area. Bread, beer and cakes are a must-try!

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5.28 km

Richterschlüchte Trail (Krinitzgrab to Richtergrotte)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Some passages are quite original and invite you to linger and observe nature.

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8.65 km

Hickel Gorges

Highlight • Gorge

The official hiking trail in the Großer Zschand ends at the Hickel Gorge and via the gorges you reach the Hickel Cave and the Thorwalder Walls.

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11.6 km

Thorwalder Walls

Highlight • Gorge

There used to be the Thorwalder Gratweg, a ridge path that ran directly along the edge of the cliff. With over 2,500 steps and ladders, it was one of the most spectacular trails in Saxon Switzerland. Important: This path was officially closed in 1981 for nature conservation reasons. Today, it is largely overgrown or blocked by deadwood. Entering the path is considered an offense.

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12.1 km

Großer Reitsteig

Highlight • Trail

An incredibly beautiful mountain path

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16.9 km

Heringsloch Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The Heringsloch is a rather unspoiled path through lonely and wildly romantic gorges. The moss-grown sandstones and branched roots in the context of the forest could almost serve as a filming location for "The Lord of the Rings" and appear in the mist in an almost romantic mystique.The way leads and is above all stones and steps carved into the sandstone Moisture through the rough sandstone very sure-footed.

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18.7 km

Mountain Trail to Großer Winterberg

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The mountain climb is the direct ascent from the border town of Schmilka to the summit of the large winter mountain. Marked with the green line and as a section of the Malerweg, it is also officially accessible.

It leads up the mountain slope over simple wooden steps without much variety. In the lower section, the incline is covered without steps. Other elements, such as the iron ladder, which are often found in the mountains, are in vain. The difficulty here is more in the condition. ;-)

By the way: The upper section runs through an extensive beech forest, which is rarely found here.

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21.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

6.13 km

3.14 km

688 m

272 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

2.38 km

2.15 km

1.57 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Schmilka village center – Großer Reitsteig loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

Schmilka Mill Bakery and Organic Brewery

Schmilka village center

Richterschlüchte Trail (Krinitzgrab to Richtergrotte)

Hickel Gorges

Thorwalder Walls

Großer Reitsteig

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