Short and crisp - on the Forststeig to the Quirl

5.75 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Hiking
  • 2:20 h
  • 5.75 km
  • 340 m
  • 330 m
  • 142 m
  • 347 m
  • 205 m
  • Start: Königstein Abzw. Nikolsdorf
  • Destination: Königstein Abzw. Nikolsdorf

On this short and crisp hike we use the trekking paths of the Forststeig to reach the summit of the Quirl. The Quirl massif is known for its many caves. It is especially exciting for children to discover and explore them!

Königstein Abzw. Nikolsdorf (bus stop) - Lower Kohlweg - Upper Kohlweg - Marking of the Forststeig - Quirlpromenade - Diebskeller - Quirl viewpoints - Kanonenweg - Sterlhöhlen - Malerweg / Quirlpromenade - Upper Kohlweg - Lower Kohlweg - Königstein Abzw. Nikolsdorf (bus stop)

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Pavements

Street
Gravel
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Loop Road

  • Loop Road

  • Summit

  • Tour with Dog

Author

Maren Pussak/Nationalparkverwaltung Sächsische Schweiz

Organization

Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz

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Short and crisp - on the Forststeig to the Quirl
01824 Königstein/Sächs. Schw.