--- title: "Great Winter Mountain" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/great-winter-mountain-bad-schandau" description: "The summit lies at 556 meters and is the second highest elevation in Saxon Switzerland. The geological peculiarity is striking: a basalt blanket overlays the otherwise typical sandstone formation.The plateau was developed for tourism in the 19th century. The Swiss-style mountain lodge, which still exists today, was built at that time. Next to the building is a lookout tower that offers distant views in several directions.The area is part of the core zone of the national park. The surrounding forests are largely untouched and specially protected. A small house on the plateau provides information about the flora, fauna and geology of the area.The ascent is usually from Schmilka via the steep mountain path or the Winterberg road. The paths are well marked, but challenging in places. Extensive rest areas and a clear view of the German-Czech border landscape await at the top." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2560914/b58c0eb755829066f8978ce99d4576348dde850503dc351e9942d566f33256d2/great-winter-mountain-in-autumn.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Great Winter Mountain ===================== - Other Highest elevation in the National Park of Saxon Switzerland with National Park information center, snack bar and observation tower. The summit lies at 556 meters and is the second highest elevation in Saxon Switzerland. The geological peculiarity is striking: a basalt blanket overlays the otherwise typical sandstone formation.The plateau was developed for tourism in the 19th century. The Swiss-style mountain lodge, which still exists today, was built at that time. Next to the building is a lookout tower that offers distant views in several directions. The area is part of the core zone of the national park. The surrounding forests are largely untouched and specially protected. A small house on the plateau provides information about the flora, fauna and geology of the area. The ascent is usually from Schmilka via the steep mountain path or the Winterberg road. The paths are well marked, but challenging in places. Extensive rest areas and a clear view of the German-Czech border landscape await at the top. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings January to December Wednesday - Saturday 11:30 - 16:00 Sunday 11:00 - 16:00 Monday, Tuesday day off Change of opening hours: https://www.xn--ffnungszeiten-hmb.app/de/01814/bad-schandau/restaurants-cafe-restaurant/wanderrast-grosser-winterberg Read more General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests - Pet allowed Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Easily accessible by public transport. Train: S1 Stop: Schmilka Ferry: F2 Footpath: approx. 2 hours Bus lines: 252, 253 Bus stop: Schmilka border crossing Footpath: approx. 2 hours Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de Read more Contact person Wanderrast Großer Winterberg Bad Schandau OT Schmilka Author Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.Bautzner Straße 45/47 01796 Pirna Organization Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V. License (master data) Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V. Our recommendations ------------------- View on map CC-BYBritta Hirschburger, Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz | 13.65 km - Hiking Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interestCC-BY-SAvia https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de, Stadtmarketing Sebnitz | - Other CC-BY-SALaloriel Photography , Sarah Eidam | - Other CC-BY-SAKI generiertes Bild, KI-generiert | - Other Contact Auf dem Großen Winterberg 1 01814 Bad Schandau - OT Schmilka