--- title: "Time travel to the 19th century: Napoleonschanze and Gautschgrotte" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/tour/time-travel-to-the-19th-century-napoleonschanze-and-gautschgrotte" description: "Starting from Hohnstein, the route follows the Malerweg into the forest, where the first witness, the Gautschgrotte, awaits. Further through the forest, we encounter the Diebshöhle before turning towards the Napoleonschanze, the second witness. From there, it is not far back to the starting point of the route." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/4282884/fc47a4204a782d05d7db9d56abce599d3eb56088c235410048b958170fb343b9/die-napoleonschanze-mit-rastplatz.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Time travel to the 19th century: Napoleonschanze and Gautschgrotte ================================================================== - 6.33 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Hiking Die Napoleonschanze mit Rastplatz Die Burg Hohnstein thront hoch über dem Ort Der Halbenweg führt oft an Felsen entlang durch den Wald bei Hohnstein Blick nach oben in der Gautschgrotte bei Hohnstein Die Diebshöhle bei Hohnstein Wegweiser am Malerweg und Lehrpfad Hohnstein Der Lehrpfad Hohnstein informiert in und um Hohnstein über historische und geologische Besonderheiten Weg im "Brand" bei Hohnstein Diese Wälle zeugen von der Entstehungsgeschichte der Napoleonschanze Eine Rastbank mit Aussicht an der Napoleonschanze Der Weg führt zwischen Weiden hindurch zurück in den Ort - 2:10 h - 6.33 km - 209 m - 209 m - 256 m - 389 m - 133 m - - Start: Parking lot or bus stop Eiche in Hohnstein - Destination: Parking lot or bus stop Eiche in Hohnstein On this hike from Hohnstein, we encounter two witnesses from the 19th century. Starting from Hohnstein, the route follows the Malerweg into the forest, where the first witness, the Gautschgrotte, awaits. Further through the forest, we encounter the Diebshöhle before turning towards the Napoleonschanze, the second witness. From there, it is not far back to the starting point of the route. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (4%) Gravel (8%) Trail (37%) Path (51%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The starting point is the parking lot or the **bus stop Eiche** in Hohnstein. We pass the playground, descend into the town and turn left at the town hall (following the signposts to Gautschgrotte). The small street leads into the forest and we now hike following the green dash and diagonal dash (nature trail signs). It stays almost level along the rocks. After a few minutes, we take a detour to the left to the Gautschgrotte. The **Gautschgrotte** is one of the best-known fault caves in Saxon Switzerland. It is named after Karl Gautsch, who fought for democratic rights during the German Revolution of 1848/1849. The uprising was militarily suppressed in 1849. Karl Gautsch was sentenced to 20 years in prison for participating in the revolt. Returning from the detour to the cave, we continue hiking. Later, as the terrain widens a bit, we discover the **Diebshöhle** on the left. We hike slightly uphill and keep right at the next fork (green dash). Shortly after, at the next junction, we also keep right to bypass the Räumigt meadow. After some time, we meet a junction with the red dash marking; we follow this marking for a short stretch to the left/straight ahead and then sharply turn right at the next junction (green dash and diagonal green dash). Soon a wide, unmarked path branches off to the left; we turn into it and continue hiking. We cross another wide hiking trail, pass Waldborn, cross the Brandstraße (a wide forest path with blue dash), and hike slightly uphill to the forest edge. Here, we meet a path (green dash) and turn left. We walk along the forest edge, then turn right (following the signposts) across a meadow to the Napoleonschanze. The **Napoleonschanze** (Schanzenberg) is an up to 4-meter-high artificial earthen rampart that was built in 1813 by the inhabitants of the Hohnstein-Lohmen district under very difficult conditions to secure the Napoleon road from Königstein fortress to Stolpen castle. One day after completion, the French army took position here. Heavy losses followed on both sides of the warring parties. After Austria allied with Russia and Prussia against the French and Saxon troops in August 1813, Napoleon's defeat was sealed with the Battle of Leipzig. After visiting this historic site, we continue downhill following the green dash, pass the outdoor pool, and upon reaching the road, turn left until we return to the bus stop and parking lot. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Tour with Dog Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**From Pirna direction: on S 165 via Lohmen to Hohnstein, shortly before leaving town on the right is the large "Eiche" parking lot. From Neustadt direction: on S 156 to Hohnstein, the "Eiche" parking lot is shortly after the town entrance on the left. From Sebnitz: on S 165 via Ulbersdorf, Lohsdorf, and Ehrenberg to Hohnstein, the "Eiche" parking lot is shortly after the town entrance on the left. From Bad Schandau: via Rathmannsdorf and Porschdorf either over the Ziegenrücken from the west side or straight through Tiefen Grund from the east side in Porschdorf to Hohnstein. Read more **Parking**The large "Eiche" parking lot with approx. 70 spaces is conveniently located directly on the road. The day ticket costs 5 €, payable by card and coins. There are two charging stations for electric cars. Read more **Public transportation**By **bus** to the Eiche stop in Hohnstein: - Line 235 (Ulbersdorf - Lohsdorf - Hohnstein) - Line 236 (Sebnitz - Hohnstein - Pirna) or 237 - Line 254 (Pirna - Hohnstein - Bad Schandau) - Line 264 (Neustadt - Hohnstein) By **train**: From Dresden direction, take line S1 (Meißen Triebischtal - Pirna - Bad Schandau) or S2 (Dresden - Pirna) every 30 minutes to Pirna, then continue by bus (lines 236 and 237). In Bad Schandau, the ferry also connects train to bus (line 254). With the , most public transport offers in Saxon Switzerland can be used for free! You can get the guest card mobil from your host in the region. Read more Additional information - - , created in cooperation with the mountain rescue service - for hikes, especially through stands of dead spruces Read more Author Amrei Voigt Organization Sachsenforst I Nationalpark- und Forstverwaltung Sächsische Schweiz License (master data) Amrei Voigt Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The route is suitable for children and dogs. Read more Safety guidelines In the , paths must not be left and your dog must be kept on a leash. In the core zone, only marked paths may be used. Also observe our . Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Concert - Hike - Hike - Place of interest - Theatre - Tours 13.96 km - Hiking 9.84 km - Hiking 118.93 km - Hiking Contact 01848 Hohnstein Download GPX file - -