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Heringsloch Gorge – View of Großer Lorenzstein loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Heringsloch Gorge – View of Großer Lorenzstein loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Heringsloch Gorge – View of Großer Lorenzstein loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park

04:32

13.9km

480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 11.2 km for 31 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.96 km

Old Armory (Großer Zschand)

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Whether on the way there or back, to the stones or on a bike tour through the national park: the arsenal is always a good place to stop.

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2.82 km

Goldsteig Trail

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Great, rooty forest and sand path between rocks and slopes (surefootedness and possibly vertigo, but basically an easy path!) - Pure nature all around. For dogs that are good on …

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5.49 km

Richterschlüchte Trail (Krinitzgrab to Richtergrotte)

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Some passages are quite original and invite you to linger and observe nature.

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6.96 km

Wooden boardwalk on the Malerweg to Großer Winterberg

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It describes the only legally still hiking section on the historical tourist route. It follows natural paths and wooden walkways through a very quiet and wildly romantic section of forest. …

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8.07 km

Heringsloch Gorge

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The Heringsloch is a rather unspoiled path through lonely and wildly romantic gorges. The moss-grown sandstones and branched roots in the context of the forest could almost serve as a …

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10.6 km

View of Winterstein

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The view up to the Winterstein is magnificent.

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11.2 km

Rear Robber's Castle (Winterstein)

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The view from the predatory castle is breathtaking in all directions. The ascent and descent are connected with a little thrill. There may also be longer waiting times at the …

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12.8 km

View of Großer Lorenzstein

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Great view of the rock. Top.

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

4.57 km

3.80 km

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

3.52 km

3.24 km

664 m

132 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Heringsloch Gorge – View of Großer Lorenzstein loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park

Old Armory (Großer Zschand)

Goldsteig Trail

Richterschlüchte Trail (Krinitzgrab to Richtergrotte)

Wooden boardwalk on the Malerweg to Großer Winterberg

Heringsloch Gorge

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View of Großer Lorenzstein

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