Nature Hike Between Zeisigstein and Hartenstein

  • 8.14 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Condition: easy
  • Great panorama
  • Hiking
  • 2:30 h
  • 8.14 km
  • 116 m
  • 112 m
  • 439 m
  • 547 m
  • 108 m
  • Start: Markersbach "Gasthaus zur Linde" bus stop or Markersbach hiking parking lot
  • Destination: Markersbach "Gasthaus zur Linde" Bus Stop; Markersbach Hiking Parking Lot
An easy hike between Bielatal and Berggießhübel.

Markersbach Hiking Parking Lot - Buchenhain Forest Nature Trail - Kochemoor - Hartenstein - Zeisigstein - Markersbach Hiking Parking Lot

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown (1%)
Street (2%)
Asphalt (14%)
Gravel (28%)
Trail (47%)
Path (9%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

From the starting point, you can follow the newly created Buchenhain Forest Nature Trail (unmarked) and pick up a thing or two along the way. You’ll then continue along a wide forest road to the Kochemoor Natural Monument. From there, follow the yellow dot toward Hartenstein, which you’ll reach via an iron bridge. After a short break, continue walking along the forest trail to the second viewpoint: the Zeisigstein. At 551 meters, the Zeisigstein is the third-highest peak in Saxon Switzerland. From there, head back to the Markersbach hiking parking lot or the bus stop.

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Loop Road

Equipment

Hiking boots are recommended. We also recommend bringing your own food, as there are no places to stop for a meal along the loop hike.

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

Via Königstein and Langhennersdorf to Bahra. 

Parking

Markersbach Hiking Parking Lot (approx. 20 cars).

Public transportation

Getting There and Back:
Bus line 247 (Mon–Fri) or 218 (Mon–Fri)
Stop: Markersbach “Gasthaus zur Linde”

During the week, it’s best to take bus 242 or 218 and get on or off at the Markersbach “Gasthaus zur Linde” stop.

On weekends, driving is the best option, so the starting point is the Markersbach hiking parking lot.

Additional information

Author

Madlen Rogge

Organization

Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz

License (master data)

Madlen Rogge
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

This hike is especially recommended in the spring.

Safety guidelines

During the winter, forestry work and hunting may take place here. Please follow the on-site instructions.