Author: Saxon Switzerland Tourist Board
Along narrow paths to the Kohlbornstein
This varied circular walk starts at Krippen railway station and heads initially towards the Kellerfelsen. It continues through the idyllic Liethengrund to the Kohlbornstein, which offers beautiful views of the Saxon Switzerland landscape.
The route then follows the Lasenweg below the striking Lasensteine rocks and continues along the Krippenhangweg. Via the well-known Malerweg and the Caspar-David-Friedrich-Weg, the tour finally leads back to Krippen.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.01 mi -
Average duration: 4h 35 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,529 ft -
Descent: - 1,558 ft -
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Highest point: 1,220 ft -
Lowest point: 397 ft
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Country:
Germany
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City:
Bad Schandau -
Start/End: N 50.9127° / E 14.16025° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 449 ft - Krippen railway station
- 1 : mi 0.76 - alt. 705 ft - View from the Kellerfelsen
- 2 : mi 2.7 - alt. 1,145 ft - View from the Kohlbornstein
- S/E : mi 7.01 - alt. 449 ft - Krippen railway station
Notes
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