© Yvonne Brückner, Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz

Lichtenhain circular route

At a glance

  • Start: Lichtenhainer Waterfall
  • Destination: Lichtenhainer Waterfall
  • Medium
  • 14,84 km
  • 5 hours
  • 500 m
  • 358 m
  • 161 m

Ottendorf on the left and right of the Kirnitzsch valley

A cult tram, a mystical rock gate, a vanished castle, idyllic peaks and hot waffles: the Kirnitzsch valley is a hiking recommendation even in winter.

Winter dining open:

Restaurant Forsthaus in the Kirnitzsch valley

Guesthouse Lichtenhainer Waterfall

Ottendorf Hut

Bergwirtschaft Kuhstall

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Pavings

  • Street (2%)
  • Tarmac (12%)
  • Gravel (18%)
  • Hiking trail (39%)
  • Path (29%)

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