--- title: "Schrammsteine & Schrammstein view" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/schrammstein-view" description: "The Schrammsteine form an elongated, heavily jagged group of rocks to the east of Bad Schandau. They are bordered by the Kirnitzschtal valley, the Elbe valley and the Winterberg mountain Three mighty, vertical rock cuts - the so-called Schrammtore gates - break through the rock and are impressive evidence of millions of years of weathering.The Schrammstein viewpoint is located above the Vordere Schrammsteine at an altitude of around 417 meters. The view extends across the Elbe valley to Falkenstein, Lilienstein, Affensteinen and Winterberg. Access is via well-marked hiking trails such as the Wildschützensteig or the Jägersteig.A particularly atmospheric light show can be enjoyed at sunset. The site is freely accessible all year round and is one of the most popular photo spots in the region." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1346355/aa63cef297d1e0c7135d3728b779b35d1a4354b080c14a76abc45b193a919243/view-from-the-schrammstein-lookout.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Schrammsteine & Schrammstein view ===================================== - Viewpoint/viewing tower View from the Schrammstein lookout Snow-covered Schrammsteine at sunrise, the sun shining over snow-covered hills, clear blue sky in the background. Sweeping panoramic views over the rugged rock massif of the Schrammsteine - the Schrammstein view - a classic among viewpoints. The Schrammsteine form an elongated, heavily jagged group of rocks to the east of Bad Schandau. They are bordered by the Kirnitzschtal valley, the Elbe valley and the Winterberg mountain Three mighty, vertical rock cuts - the so-called Schrammtore gates - break through the rock and are impressive evidence of millions of years of weathering. The Schrammstein viewpoint is located above the Vordere Schrammsteine at an altitude of around 417 meters. The view extends across the Elbe valley to Falkenstein, Lilienstein, Affensteinen and Winterberg. Access is via well-marked hiking trails such as the Wildschützensteig or the Jägersteig. A particularly atmospheric light show can be enjoyed at sunset. The site is freely accessible all year round and is one of the most popular photo spots in the region. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Mountains/Viewpoints/View towers The Schrammstein viewpoint is always open. Read more Price info Mountains/Viewpoints/View towers You do not have to pay an entrance fee to visit the Schrammsteinaussicht. Read more Eligibility - for Groups - for individual guests - Pet allowed Directions & Parking facilities Only accessible on foot. Read more Contact person TouristService Bad SchandauMarkt 1-11 Author Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.**Madlen Rogge** Organization Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V. License (master data) Madlen Rogge Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V. Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 11.26 km - Hiking 13.61 km - Hiking Nearby ------ View on map Contact Gratweg 01814 Bad Schandau