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Trail runs in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

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The 10 most beautiful trail runs in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

Salomon Trailrunning Cup.
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.
View from the Schrammsteingratweg in winter
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
5
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
No ratings (yet)
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
No ratings (yet)
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).
View from the Schrammstein Ridge Trail to the Schrammsteine
Trail Running · Saxon Switzerland
From Bad Schandau to Schmilka via Falkenstein and Schrammsteine
Difficulty difficult
No ratings (yet)
15.6 km
3:10 h
535 m
526 m
Trail Running · Saxon Switzerland
Pfaffenstein and Barbarine
Difficulty T3 difficult
No ratings (yet)
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
No ratings (yet)
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
No ratings (yet)
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
No ratings (yet)
8.7 km
1:15 h
282 m
291 m
Round: Porschdorf, Gluto, Kohlmühle, Upper and Lower Ochel
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  • December 18, 2025
    Jörg Schurig
    December 17, 2025
    Das war ein echter Traum-Trail, alles dabei: steile Anstiege, anspruchsvolle Passagen mit Klettereinlagen wie bei einem Skyrace, Aussichten, da muss man einfach auch mal stehen bleiben, aber eben auch Wege und Pisten wo man wieder richtig laufen kann. Ich möchte aber sehr empfehlen, sorgfältig zu navigieren. Gerade nach dem Ausstieg aus der Starken Stiege oder dem Abzweig in den Erlsgrund, man ist schnell am richtigen Weg vorbeigelaufen. Ging aber mit Outdooractive und der Ortungsfunktion reibungslos. Hatte die Karte Offline dabei, da man im Felslabyrinth natürlich nicht überall Netz hat.
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    Written December 18, 2025
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