Schmilka - Winterberg - Kuhstall - Lichtenhainer Waterfall

You hike from Schmilka via the mountain path, the shortest and thus steepest ascent to Großer Winterberg (refreshment possibility at the mountain inn "Großer Winterberg"). Beforehand, a detour to the Kipphornaussicht is recommended - the path leads a short stretch along the "Winterbergstraße" (forest road). The Kripphornaussicht is one of the most beautiful views in Saxon Switzerland.

Then continue via the Fremdenweg and Reitsteig (marked with a blue stripe) to the junction towards Frienstein (marked with a green stripe). A detour to the Idagrotte is only suitable for those without vertigo. (The Idagrotte is a rock cave with a wonderful mountain view).

From Frienstein, steps lead down to the "Königsweg". Follow this red-marked path turning right and walk below the Affensteine to the junction with the "Malerweg". Follow this for the remainder of the route to the impressive rock gate "Kuhstall" (refreshment possibility at the mountain inn "Kuhstall"). A climb via the Himmelsleiter to the Kuhstall plateau is a worthwhile detour.

From there, the path leads down and ends at the Lichtenhainer Waterfall in the romantic Kirnitzschtal, which has been a tourist attraction since the first half of the 19th century.