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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful trail runs in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains
Trail Running
· Saxon Switzerland
Oberelbe Marathon - Salomon Trailrunning Cup
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
42.5 km
6:13 h
28 m
36 m
The RENTA Oberelbe Marathon takes place between Königstein and Dresden - as the name suggests over a distance of 42.195 km. The programme also includes a half marathon, a 10 km run, a 10 km walking course and a 3.7 km mini marathon/company run.
Trail Running
· Saxon Switzerland
Highs and lows: Hohe Liebe, Kirnitzschtal and Schrammsteine
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
28.8 km
5:50 h
941 m
941 m
Trail running round tour through the rear part of the Saxon Switzerland National Park
Trail Running
· Saxon Switzerland
Trail 22km | Schmilka area - Affensteine - Schrammsteine
Difficulty
T3
difficult
22 km
4:45 h
957 m
957 m
Loop course at half marathon distance with many altitude meters;
partly very exposed (upper terrace path; freedom from dizziness and sure-footedness required);
poles can gladly be dispensed with, as descents are deliberately knee-friendly and mostly without stairs;
however, there are two staircases in the ascending sections, in which free hands are definitely an advantage and poles would rather be a hindrance.
Trail Running
· Saxon Switzerland
Trailrunning Königstein Runde
Difficulty
difficult
26.5 km
3:00 h
947 m
913 m
Anspruchsvolle Trailrunning Runde oberhalb von Königstein. Meistens folgt die Route dem Forststeig. Mehrere Anstiege auf den Quirl, Pfaffenstein, Gohrisch, Papststein und Kleinhennersdorfer Stein. Kurz vor Bad Schandau könnte auch zum Nationalparkbahnhof abgekürzt werden (dann ca. 22km).
Trail Running
· Saxon Switzerland
Trail Running at the Lichtenhain Waterfall in Schmilka
Difficulty
difficult
21 km
3:00 h
980 m
1,020 m
A very challenging trail running loop from the Kirnitzschtal Valley to Schmilka. The route includes sections that require climbing, which must be navigated on the descent (Steep Stairs). The upper terrace trail is also not a hiking trail. Both can be shortened or bypassed via the Heilige Stiege (staircase).
Trail Running
· Saxon Switzerland
From Bad Schandau to Schmilka via Falkenstein and Schrammsteine
Difficulty
difficult
15.6 km
3:10 h
535 m
526 m
Trail Running
· Saxon Switzerland
Pfaffenstein and Barbarine
Difficulty
T3
difficult
14.6 km
1:58 h
707 m
528 m
from Königstein via Forststeig to Bielatal
Trail Running
· Saxon Switzerland
Trail 16km I Schmilka area - Ape Stones - Schrammsteine
Difficulty
T3
moderate
16.7 km
3:50 h
827 m
827 m
Loop trail with plenty of elevation;
partially very exposed (upper terrace path; freedom from dizziness and surefootedness required);
poles can gladly be omitted, as descents are deliberately knee-friendly and mostly without stairs;
however, there are two ladders in the ascending sections, where free hands are definitely an advantage and poles would rather be a hindrance.
Trail Running
· Saxon Switzerland
Schrammsteine
Difficulty
T5
difficult
12.8 km
1:50 h
456 m
457 m
Breakfast spot, Müllerfels (around T5), ridge path, High Love
Trail Running
· Saxon Switzerland
Round: Porschdorf, Gluto, Kohlmühle, Upper and Lower Ochel
Difficulty
moderate
closed
8.7 km
1:15 h
282 m
291 m
Round: Porschdorf, Gluto, Kohlmühle, Upper and Lower Ochel

