From the Hercules Columns to the Moorteich in the Saxon Switzerland Landscape Protection Area

  • 11.42 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Condition: medium
  • Great panorama
  • Hiking
  • 3:45 h
  • 11.42 km
  • 299 m
  • 305 m
  • 346 m
  • 508 m
  • 162 m
  • Start: Bushaltestelle Schweizermühle
  • Destination: Bushaltestelle Schweizermühle
In the shadow of the Hercules Columns, the route begins and leads us over the Johanniswacht to the Moorteich. The return path runs through the Zauschengrund and Diebsgrund natural monuments. Relatively near the end of the route, the Sachsenstein is also climbed.

Schweizermühle – Herkulessäulen – Johanniswacht – Ottomühle – Mehlsteig – Moorteich – Hirschstange – Zauschengrund – Diebsgrund – Alte Rosenthaler Straße – Sachsenstein – Nachbar – Schweizermühle

 

Good to know

Pavements

Street (2%)
Asphalt (26%)
Gravel (36%)
Trail (11%)
Path (26%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

We start heading south along the Korbfeilenweg until we discover the markings of the Forststeig (yellow vertical stripe) on the left side. We follow this past the Hercules Columns and the Johanniswacht. Via the green dot, we go into the valley and have the opportunity to refresh ourselves at the snack bar. After a successful refreshment, we go via the Glasergrund (blue stripe) to the Mehlsteig until we cross the Hirschstange and then follow it to the Moorteich. At the Moorteich, you can learn about the typical plants in this biotope area. The return path leads us over the Hirschstange, Zauschengrund, Diebsgrund to the old Rosenthaler Straße. On this path, we can still enjoy a few rock formations. The old Rosenthaler Straße leads us directly to the Sachsenstein, where you can reach the viewpoint via ladders. Finally, we follow the Forststeig northwards to the "Nachbar" and then descend to the bus stop. Attention! Attention! The Forststeig also goes into the valley, but does not lead us to the bus stop, so follow the blue stripe!

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Summit

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there
Ab Königstein der Beschilderung in Richtung Bielatal folgen, dann Richtung Rosenthal/Schweizermühle/Ottomühle. Der Parkplatz Schweizermühle befindet sich direkt an der Straße. Ein Stück den Korbfeilenweg entlang in Richtung Ottomühle liegt linker Hand der Parkplatz Ottomühle.
Parking

Car park Schweizermühle

Capacity: approx. 20 car spaces

Ticket price: subject to a fee

Car park Ottomühle

Capacity: approx. 40 car spaces

Ticket price: 3€ day ticket car

Public transportation

Stop: Schweizermühle

242: Bielatal Line: Königstein-Rosenthal- Schneeberg-Tisa and back

245: Bielatal Line: Pirna- Leupoldishain- Rosenthal and back

Additional information

Author

Amrei Voigt

Organization

Sachsenforst I Nationalpark- und Forstverwaltung Sächsische Schweiz

License (master data)

Amrei Voigt
License: Attribution, ShareAlike

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The snack options at Schweizer- and Ottomühle are recommended. The route is suitable for active children and dogs, except for the views.

Safety guidelines

The views at Sachsenstein and Johanniswacht are not suitable for dogs and small children.