Best trails near Ahornspitze
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Want to check out Ahornspitze from the trail? Good news: 15 trails will you get you there, including hiking trails. Whether you're looking to hike, bike, run, or explore the outdoors in other ways, AllTrails has 29 scenic trails in the Ahornspitze area. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 15 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails through Ahornspitze are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.
Top trails
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(153)
•Moderate
•8.7 mi
•Est. 4h 30m
Stage 3 of the "Malerweg" long-distance hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony.
This section of the Malerweg (stage 3), certified as a quality trail, starts in Hohnstein and leads to Altendorf. Rock formations with such promising names as giant lizard or quarry needle line the way. There are also some caves worth seeing, which are worth a short detour. Shortly before reaching Altendorf, you will be accompanied by the happily babbling Sebnitz.
There are places to stay and...
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(34)
•Moderate
•5.8 mi
•Est. 3h 2m
Popular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony.
This loop trail is fantastic for a nature outing. It leads from the Sachsenbergsiedlung (several parking spaces available) to the Bärengarten, which is located below Hohenstein Castle. It goes along the Hohnstein nature trail. The Halbenweg awaits with a nice detour to the Gautsch grotto. Other optional detours, for example to the fire pyramid, the quarry tower and the quarry needle are possible.
Finally, the Neuweg leads...
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(16)
•Moderate
•9.1 mi
•Est. 4h 48m
Varied hiking tour in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony.
Whether beautiful forest paths, great views, exciting castles or calming watercourses - everything is on offer on this tour!
Let's start in Hohenstein at the Polenztal car park.
The path leads along the Polenz to Porschdorf. You follow the Polenztalweg for the entire time. Slightly up and down but without significant differences in altitude, it goes ahead.
At the end of the Polenztalweg, we continue sharply left to the...
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(19)
•Moderate
•8.2 mi
•Est. 4h 24m
Popular loop in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony.
The Polenztal loop is worth a visit at any time of the year. This route accompanies the Polenz through the valley of the same name in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains of Saxon, Switzerland. In March, the most significant wild occurrence of the March Cup in Saxony can be admired here.
The start and end points are at the paid parking lot P 3 Eiche. From there, it's always easy up and down the beautiful, shady valley. There are several...
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(13)
•Moderate
•8.5 mi
•Est. 4h 35m
Popular circular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony.
This beautiful circular route through Saxon Switzerland has a lot to offer and begins and ends at the Frinztalmühle hiking car park, which is subject to a fee.
It goes through the beautiful Polenztal, always along the river. The second half of the route, on the other hand, is more characterized by the mighty sandstone formations for which the national park is so famous. Since the paths are often natural and...
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(14)
•Moderate
•5.2 mi
•Est. 2h 4m
Popular and promising circular hike in Saxon Switzerland near Hohnstein.
Let's start at the parking lot on the outskirts of Hohnstein. The path leads a short distance through the village before entering the forest - also called "Brand" because a devastating fire raged here in the 18th century. Under expansive treetops it goes to the fire view. The Brandaussicht with the Brandbaude is one of the most beautiful vantage points in Saxon Switzerland with magnificent views of the Polenztal.
If...
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(14)
•Moderate
•8.9 mi
•Est. 4h 28m
Popular hike in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony.
This hike explores the eastern part of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Impressive sandstone formations such as the quarry tower or the fire pyramid line the way. You should have a head for heights, as some of the rocks can be climbed using well-secured ladders.
It starts at Porschdorf train station. From there it's a good bit uphill via the Tiefen Grund in the direction of Brand-Baude. There are some worthwhile detours with...
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(11)
•Moderate
•7.9 mi
•Est. 4h 2m
On this route you hike deep into the core zone of Saxon Switzerland. There are some popular hiking highlights to discover, such as the Brand-Bause, the Brand-Plateau and the Frinzberg. The route begins in the climatic health resort of Rathen, where you can only get there by ferry and there is a strict ban on cars.
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(5)
•Moderate
•8.8 mi
•Est. 4h 33m
Varied, panoramic circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony.
This picturesque circular hiking trail starts at the Fillwood Trail car park and leads around and through the Saxon Switzerland National Park. It goes through the Polenztal, the Schindergraben and over the Hohnstein to the Schanzberg and Brand. The way back to the starting point is via the Brandtreppe, Tiefer Grund, Porschdorfer Einkehr and Waltersdorfer Mühle.
This hike has a lot to offer: deep forests,...
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Trail reviews for Ahornspitze
Amazing views and great trail, despite some blocked roads, many stairs
Difficulty: Moderate
Malerweg Stage 3: Hohnstein - Altendorf
beautiful route. second part a bit off road
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Bärengarten, Rittefelsen, Brandpyramide and Neuwegwand
Beautiful route with a subtle climb at the start. Top views on the second half.
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Porschdorf - Hohnstein loop trail
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Ahornspitze?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Ahornspitze. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 15 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Ahornspitze?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ahornspitze is Malerweg Stage 3: Hohnstein - Altendorf, which has a 4.6 star rating from 153 reviews. This trail is 8.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,932 ft.
What is the longest trail near Ahornspitze?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ahornspitze is Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km). This trail is estimated to be 30.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ahornspitze?
Ahornspitze: With an ascent of 5,610 ft, 4 Bergerunde aus Rathen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Perlen der Sächsischen Schweiz 2021 (50 km) with 4,862 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ahornspitze?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ahornspitze is Porschdorf nach Stadt Wehlen über Hohnstein with a 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews.