Ascent to the Pravčická Brána – Pravčická Gate loop from Schöna
Ascent to the Pravčická Brána – Pravčická Gate loop from Schöna
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Ascent to the Pravčická Brána – Pravčická Gate loop from Schöna
05:55
20.4km
510m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: March 16, 2026
This route includes a ferry crossing
Tips
Includes ferry crossings
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After 94 m for 91 m
After 20.3 km for 91 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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5.04 km
Ascent to the Pravčická Brána
Highlight • Trail
The first steps on the path are still characterized by the innocent beauty of the forest. But soon the hiker witnesses the dark scars left by the fire last year. Where birds once chirped happily and the scent of fresh earth invigorated the senses, a landscape of silence and destruction now stretches out. Charred tree trunks stretch towards the sky and testify to the violence of the fire.
But in the midst of this gloomy scenario, the delicate green of young plants reminds us of the indestructible power of nature. Like phoenixes rising from the ashes, they begin to restore the forest to its original beauty and offer hikers hope and comfort.
As one approaches the summit, the views open up. The burnt treetops now offer unobstructed views of the deep valley and the majestic sandstone formation of the Pravcicka Gate. The sun, which illuminates the path until the first bend, seems to chase away the shadow of the past, inviting the hiker to pause and enjoy the silence.
This trail is not only a testament to the relentless forces of nature, but also a reminder of its ability to regenerate and renew. Every step, every observation allows us to look deep into the soul of the forest and ponder the cycles of life and change. It is a path of reflection that celebrates both the transience and eternity of nature.
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Pravčická Gate
Highlight • Natural Monument
This slender rock formation is the largest natural sandstone rock bridge in Europe.
With a span of 26.5 meters, a clear height of 16 meters, a maximum width of eight meters, and an archway thickness of three meters, it is one of the most outstanding natural monuments in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
The Great Gate was first mentioned in border documents from 1410 and 1451.
The hiking route is highly recommended.
The parking lot costs €8.
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5.35 km
Falkennest Mountain Inn
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5.48 km
Tunnel under the Pravčická Gate
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5.49 km
Rocky outcrop rest area with a view of the Elbe Valley
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6.81 km
View of the rock formations at Pravčická Brána – Křinice Gorge
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9.49 km
Viewpoint of Pravčická Brána and Rock Formations
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14.2 km
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
15.8 km
View of Pravčická Brána
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20.4 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.14 km
7.41 km
2.55 km
1.29 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
8.99 km
4.33 km
2.87 km
2.68 km
1.43 km
138 m
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Elevation
Highest point (400 m)
Lowest point (120 m)
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