The Falkenschlucht and other surprises around the Gohrisch in the Saxon Switzerland Landscape Protection Area

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The Falkenschlucht and other surprises around the Gohrisch in the Saxon Switzerland Landscape Protection Area

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The Falkenschlucht and other surprises around the Gohrisch in the Saxon Switzerland Landscape Protection Area

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9.18km

200m

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We reach the rock plateau of the Gohrisch through the narrow Falkenschlucht, at the top two wonderful views reward us for the effort of the ascent! The second part of the hike is a little more leisurely, but there are surprising things to discover near the ground. The tour is…

by Sachsenforst - NLPFV Sächsische Schweiz

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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1.13 km

View of the Lilienstein from Onkel Pauls Ruhe

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Beautiful rest area with a view, dedicated to Uncle Paul, a deserving friend of Saxon Switzerland.

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2.38 km

Falkenschlucht

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The Falkenschlucht is definitely one of the most attractive climbs in Saxon Switzerland: strenuous, steep in the upper area and equipped with stable steel ladders for some time. In addition, …

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2.52 km

Weather Vane Viewpoint on the Gohrisch

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The term weather vane view has now become colloquial for the north-west view. The weather vane at this point has a tradition of about 150 years. The current construction was built in 1985.

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2.64 km

Gohrischstein

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In my opinion one of the most beautiful rocks in Saxon Switzerland. From here you can see all the highlights around. Both the weathervane view and the refuge view are fantastic.

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5.77 km

View of Lilienstein

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Very nice view of the Lilienstein.

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9.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.70 km

2.49 km

1.25 km

661 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

2.89 km

1.41 km

908 m

659 m

161 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

62 %

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Comments

October 30, 2023,Wanderung-2023-10-30 Falkenschlucht Gohrisch Sächsische Schweiz

Fine hike in Saxon Switzerland. Gohrisch and Falkenschlucht. Great views of the Lilienstein.
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IT WAS NICE 🤗 🤗 🤗

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June 8, 2023,Die Falkenschlucht und andere Überraschungen rund um den Gohrisch im Landschaftsschutzgebiet Sächsische Schweiz

At the end of the round from the cemetery should be left out because the path is quite overgrown

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April 7, 2022

We reach the rock plateau of the Gohrisch through the narrow Falkenschlucht, at the top two wonderful views reward us for the effort of the ascent! The second part of the hike is a little more leisurely, but there are surprising things to discover near the ground. The tour is suitable for children who

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