Gautsch Grotto – Thieves' Cave loop from Hohnstein

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Germany

Saxony

Hohnstein

Gautsch Grotto – Thieves' Cave loop from Hohnstein

Hard

4.7

(3)

hikers

Gautsch Grotto – Thieves' Cave loop from Hohnstein

05:14

16.5km

500m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very 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 21, 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 4.88 km for 927 m

After 6.08 km for 1.42 km

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859 m

Descent Through the Rock Chimneys

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

After the great old stone bridge has been passed, an exciting descent through narrow rock chimneys over iron stairs descends into the depths. Then in the cozy tavern in Polenztal …

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2.29 km

Bärengarten Lower Dam (Untere Sperrmauer), Hohnstein

Highlight • Monument

Once you've made it this far, it's not far to the castle!

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3.03 km

Großer Halben

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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3.18 km

Gautsch Grotto

Highlight • Cave

As in some places in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, the rock formation also arouses awe here. In addition to the size of this cave you act as a human being in the face of nature.

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4.75 km

Thieves' Cave

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Impressive layer joint cavity of the size not often found.

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6.41 km

Pantinenturm

Peak

9.62 km

Long Descent After Brand Baude

Highlight • Trail

A long descent awaits the hiker after the Brand Baute on the Malerweg. But with a little caution and patience it can be easily mastered.

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9.90 km

View from Brand

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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