Falkenštejn Rock Castle – Balzers Lager rock shelter loop from Studený

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Falkenštejn Rock Castle – Balzers Lager rock shelter loop from Studený

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Falkenštejn Rock Castle – Balzers Lager rock shelter loop from Studený

06:34

22.2km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Národní park České Švýcarsko

CHKO Lužické hory

CHKO Labské pískovce

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.18 km

Paulinengrund (Pavlina Valley)

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

a nice hike, which is complicated at the moment, because a bridge is missing and you have to go through the water

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3.98 km

Griesel Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Grieselmühle pond was created for the Grieselmühle to compensate for fluctuating water levels. Later, when the mill was closed, there were gondola rides and coffee and cake in the …

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6.06 km

Ascent to the Felsenburg (Rock Castle)

Highlight • Climb

The planned ascent, quite easy to cope with. Man is quite quick up there.

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6.24 km

Falkenštejn Rock Castle

Highlight • Castle

Everyone really comes up here. The "innovations" made of steel and iron are somewhat exaggerated. Unfortunately there is no real Felsenburg atmosphere.
Beautiful view.

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8.45 km

Balzers Lager rock shelter

Highlight • Cave

Below the Black Wall with the Wilhelmina view is "Balzers Lager" (Balzerovo lezeni) with an inscription:
"Who is the master? The one who invented something.
Who is the journeyman? The …

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8.87 km

Wilhelminenwand (Vilemínina Stěna) Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once the steep climb has been made, we reach a beautiful hiking area with three interesting viewpoints. The paths are protected in the forest, so that hiking is pleasant even on hot days.

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10.4 km

Rudolfstein Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Wooden walkway, safe and secure. 👍

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14.2 km

Viewpoint

21.0 km

First Bridge over the Kreibitzbach in Paulinengrund

Highlight • Bridge

From this junction, the Pauline Valley can only be accessed westward (very easy to walk).
The section along the Chrbska Kamenice river heading north is no longer signposted, as it …

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22.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.77 km

8.49 km

1.75 km

1.61 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.52 km

6.00 km

4.10 km

1.44 km

1.18 km

910 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

10°C

2°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

May 2, 2022,Böhmische Schweiz. Studený. Im Sonnenschein über so manche Steine...

Today, like 10 days ago, we went over some stones again...
But this time not in the fog, but in the sunshine and over a few more stairs.
Many thanks for the tip to Jojo Action.

Incidentally, in Studený, a pretty little village, you can stay very well and inexpensively with a great breakfast in the Kamzik guesthouse, and go …

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September 9, 2023,Burg Falkenstein - Wilhelminenwand - Rudolfstein - Balzhütte - Enge Stiege - Böhmische Schweiz 🔄 21km

Jetrichovice. In wonderful sunny weather we went up to the Falkenstein rock castle and on to the Wilhelminenwand to admire the Maria skala - Marienfels again. Of course we went further up to the Rudolfstein, Balzhütte and Enge Stiege, there at the highest point we turned around and hiked to the gutter and into the Paulinengrund, and in a curve …

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September 12, 2025,Runde von Rynartice/Rennersdorf

Even though Sandra probably never wants to hike with me again, this hike will definitely be a memorable one. Through the Paulinengrund, we had to take off our shoes and cross the river four times, but unfortunately, it didn't stop there.
The first few kilometers are not recommended for follow-up hiking, as the area is impassable due to the extreme …

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October 30, 2023,Rundwanderweg über den Marienfelsen, Burg Falkenstein.

In the end there were no bridges to cross the river. We had to go through and broke off the original trail.

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April 21, 2022,Böhmische Schweiz. Von Jetřichovice nach Rynartice. Im Nebel über so manche Steine...

From Dittersbach to Rennersdorf,
in the fog and in the rain, over 4 stones,
and back via the Paulinengrund
and the little lake...

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December 13, 2025,🇨🇿 böhmische Schweiz im Nebelmeer 😶‍🌫️ - Runde von Jetřichovice

The first highlight of our tour was Falkenstein Castle – a place that perfectly suited the mood of the day. The fog hung thickly between the rocks and trees, giving the walls and paths a mysterious air and removing any sense of urgency from the start. Instead of a view, there was silence and the feeling of stepping into another …

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September 21, 2024,Wanderung Rynartice Na Tokany Marianfelsen

In the best weather at the beginning of autumn we had this beautiful hike from Jetrichovice via Rynartice, Na Tokany, Marianfelsen and back. Bohemian Switzerland is close to my heart. The rocks radiate such energy. I'm addicted to them 😊

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July 20, 2023,Fluss und Felsenrunde🚶‍♂️🚶🏼‍♀️🐕🇨🇿 Nationalpark Böhmische Schweiz

Varied round from 🅿️ at the campsite. First on the hiking trail along the river. Then a bit further without marking. 1. River crossing over a fallen tree. That's where the 🐕 fell in. 2. River crossing Take off your shoes and wade through. 3rd to 6th river crossing with shoes through the water 🤣 . Then it went back …

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