To the Balcony of Saxon Switzerland

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Hohnstein

To the Balcony of Saxon Switzerland

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4.6

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1,347

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To the Balcony of Saxon Switzerland

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5.80km

70m

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This hike leads to the fire view, the "balcony" of Saxon Switzerland. Here the edge of the terrain plunges vertically into the deep Polenz valley. The location is exposed and from the terrace you have a direct view of the Polenz valley and the vastness of the landscape.

by Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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1.73 km

Hafersäcke Viewpoint

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On the oat sack viewing platform you have a great view of the surrounding rock formations.

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2.73 km

Hafersäcke Viewpoint

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The oat-baked view offers a beautiful view into a side valley of the Polenztal. Although the viewpoint is secured with railings, but you should pay particular attention to children, as you can get quite close to the abyss.

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2.95 km

View from Brand

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From the "Balcony of Saxon Switzerland" you have an incomparable panorama over the Elbsandsteingebirge. The fire is in the middle of the forest, 170 meters above the Polenztal. The brave …

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3.91 km

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4.91 km

Sauteich

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Small pond with bench to rest

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5.80 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.92 km

450 m

317 m

107 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

496 m

353 m

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

4°C

72 %

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Comments

January 16, 2024,Zum Balkon der Sächsischen Schweiz

We were able to start at 2 p.m. and this round was just right for us lowland Tyroleans. The fantastic view from the balcony is unique. The mulled wine in the hut that followed wasn't bad either.

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April 23, 2023,Zum Balkon der Sächsischen Schweiz

Small, easy tour with a nice stop at the Brand Baude.

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June 7, 2024,Brand-Baude - Balkon der Sächsischen Schweiz

Easy hike to the Brand-Baude, a nice restaurant with a fabulous view of the surrounding rocks.
The detour to the Hafersäcke lookout point is recommended; comfortable bench and we were completely alone there.

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August 19, 2023,Elbsandsteingebirge: Brandaussicht & Aussichtspunkt Hafersäcke

Wrong turn, because I actually wanted to go to the purple Lüneburg Heath! According to Gunnarson's (@) info, the maximum heather blossom is currently there.

Somehow it became the Elbsandsteingebirge (ESG) for 3 nights instead, which was thrown out of the hiking program at short notice last year because of the forest fires. (I still rave about the great hikes …

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March 2, 2025,Hohnstein Brand Haus Rosel

Small sniffly round of four with our dear Tequila 🦮...on the Brandstraße to the Brandbaude, today finally a little look into the Haus Rosel, where we will soon spend a few nice days ...anticipation 🥰

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March 22, 2025,Einmal Brandt und zurück❤️☀️🍀

If you are not that fit yet but long for Saxon Switzerland, this is a great round with a great view 🤩🍀☀️❤️

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September 5, 2026,Hohnstein | Tag 7 Brand Hafersäcke| - Zum Balkon der Sächsischen Schweiz

Another tour – the balcony of Saxon Switzerland

Since we still had some time after our hike to the Kuhstall and our legs obviously hadn't had enough exercise yet, we spontaneously decided to add a second tour. Our destination was the Brand, which is also called the "balcony of Saxon Switzerland" because of its magnificent view. But before we went …

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November 9, 2021,Brand am Nachmittag

Today the nice weather attracted me to a short trip to the fire. At the beginning I went to the view from the Ritterfelsen. Those are always nice impressions from there of the castle and the surrounding area. I was a little tired these days. That's why it should be The circular path and the Brandstrasse. Gautsch grotto was not …

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September 11, 2020

This hike leads to the fire view, the "balcony" of Saxon Switzerland. Here the edge of the terrain plunges vertically into the deep Polenz valley. The location is exposed and from the terrace you have a direct view of the Polenz valley and the vastness of the landscape.

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April 26, 2021

Our hike begins on the outskirts (direction Brandstraße) in Hohnstein. For the time being we follow the road (blue line) in the direction of Brand. At the beginning of the forest, this road turns into Brandstraße, a wide forest path. Straight ahead (blue line) we walk into the "Brand", as the area is

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