--- title: "Hike: Schmilka – Winterberg – Kuhstall – Lichtenhainer Waterfall" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/schmilka-winterberg-kuhstall-lichtenhainer-waterfall-bad-schandau" description: "Schmilka - Kripphorn Viewpoint - Großer Winterberg - Trail to the Wilderness - Frienstein & Idagrotte - Cow Shed - Lichtenhainer Waterfall" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/572279/6ef94a79bd2a4f35ed4a46400caf94a42013da890e0eb7288e43b27ad55a7ddd/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Hike: Schmilka – Winterberg – Kuhstall – Lichtenhainer Waterfall ================================================================ - 11.04 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hiking - 4:00 h - 11.04 km - 649 m - 612 m - 131 m - 543 m - 412 m - - Start: Schmilka - Destination: Lichtenhain Waterfall Steep trails, sweeping views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, and spectacular rock formations: This tour takes you past the Großer Winterberg, the Idagrotte, and the Kuhstall into the romantic Kirnitzschtal valley. Schmilka - Kripphorn Viewpoint - Großer Winterberg - Trail to the Wilderness - Frienstein & Idagrotte - Cow Shed - Lichtenhainer Waterfall Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions You’ll hike from Schmilka via the Bergsteig, the shortest—and therefore steepest—ascent to the Großer Winterberg (with a place to stop for refreshments at the “Großer Winterberg” mountain inn). Before that, a detour to the Kipphornaussicht viewpoint is recommended—the trail follows the “Winterbergstraße” (forest road) for a short stretch. The Kripphornaussicht is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.Continue along the Fremdenweg and the Reitsteig (marked with a blue line) until you reach the fork toward Frienstein (marked with a green line). A detour to the Idagrotte is only suitable for those who aren’t afraid of heights. (The Idagrotte is a rock grotto with a magnificent view of the mountains.) From Frienstein, steps lead down to the “Königsweg.” Follow this red-marked trail as it turns right and hike below the Affensteine to the junction with the “Malerweg.” Follow this trail until you reach the imposing rock arch “Kuhstall” (where you can stop for refreshments at the “Kuhstall” mountain inn). A climb up the “Himmelsleiter” to the Kuhstall plateau is a worthwhile detour. From there, the trail leads downhill and ends at the Lichtenhainer Waterfall in the romantic Kirnitzschtal valley, which has been a tourist attraction since the first half of the 19th century. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Stop at an Inn - Summit Equipment Sturdy footwear required Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Take the A17, exit at Pirna or Decin (if coming from Prague), then continue on the B172 toward Bad Schandau until you reach Schmilka. Read more **Parking**Large parking lot for cars available. Schmilka town center, Kleine Bastei Read more **Public transportation****Directions:** Take the S1 to the stop, take the ferry (included in the ticket) **Departure:** - Take the to Bad Schandau—from there, S-Bahn and bus connections - Read more Additional information **Local tourist information offices:**Bad Schandau Tourist Information: 035022 900-30 Sebnitz Tourist Information (Altendorf) 035022 42774 Here you’ll find everything you need to know about the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Are you looking for a , a a Saxon Switzerland? You can find all our with free GPX downloads right here on our website. Read more Author Sabine Meisel Organization Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz License (master data) Sabine Meisel Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Be sure to visit the two nature trails along the Reitsteig trail, "Weg zur Wildnis." Read more Safety guidelines Idagrotte is only suitable for those who do not suffer from vertigoPlease note: **In the Saxon Switzerland National Park, only marked trails may be used in the core zone! Violations** may result in fines. Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 01814 Bad Schandau Download GPX file - - - -