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Leupoldishain Nikolsdorfer walls: Napoleonstein - Felsenlabyrinth - Spanghorn

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A nice comfortable tour with highlights for children: Napoleonstein, rock labyrinth, forest adventure center, a mini-climb on the Stelzchen, a wonderful panoramic path and finally the viewpoint on the Spanghorn make the tour varied and exciting.
moderate
Distance 11.2 km
3:30 h
224 m
224 m
409 m
243 m
Haltestelle Dorfplatz Leupoldishain (Markierung Gelber Strich nach der Straßenquerung auf den Wegweiser Napolionsteig achten und dem unmarkierten Weg folgen) -  Napoleonstein - Felsenlabyrinth (Markierung  Grüner Punkt) - Panoramablick - (Markierung Blauer Punkt) Walderlebniszentrum - Stelzchen - Lantzschenweg - Hirschstange - Spanghorn - Kiefernleite
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Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
Update: May 31, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
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Experience
Landscape
Highest point
409 m
Lowest point
243 m
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Track types

Asphalt 14.45%Dirt road 1.46%Forested/wild trail 43.78%Path 37.78%Road 2.50%
Asphalt
1.6 km
Dirt road
0.2 km
Forested/wild trail
4.9 km
Path
4.2 km
Road
0.3 km
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Start

bus stop Dorfplatz Leupoldishain (291 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.905723, 14.028178
DMS
50°54'20.6"N 14°01'41.4"E
UTM
33U 431670 5639790
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Destination

bus stop Dorfplatz Leupoldishain

Turn-by-turn directions

The comfortable hiking tour starts at the parking lot or at the bus stop Dorfplatz in Leupoldishain, a district of Königstein. A little bit into the village and turn left at the playground and follow the signs "yellow line". The tour leads over the slightly ascending Schillersteig.

Rock-hungry hikers can make a detour to the Little Labyrinth here. The yellow line markings lead comfortably through the forest to a road. Continue on the opposite side, leave the marked path after a few minutes and follow the signpost Napoleonstein.

From this rock pulpit you have a good distant view of the Osterzgebirge mountains on a clear day. Napoleon probably commanded the advance of his troops to Bohemia from this stone on September 15, 1813. If you search a little bit, you will find not only Napoleon, but also a golden ball! For, it is said, emperors and kings may only be shot at with a silver or golden bullet. Whoever finds the bullet should touch it delicately, because it is said to bring good luck - after all, it also spared Napoleon. Continue along the cliff edge comfortably. After crossing the road, keep to the right and follow the signs to the labyrinth from the parking lot. If you like, you can squeeze through narrow crevices, caves and holes here - which especially children master with pleasure. The further tour leads through the rock scenery of various well-known film productions (e.g. Hänsel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Cloudatlas, The Cold Heart, etc.).

Soon you reach a panoramic view and walk from there to the Nikolsdorf Forest Adventure Center.  Barefoot snail, low rope course, swing, touch boxes and much more can be tried here. The place is also suitable for a snack break. The tour continues with a short climb up the Stelzchen. A lookout rock with a view of the village of Nikolsdorf.

The tour then leads across fields along the Lantzschweg. Wonderful panoramic views into the wide landscape and to the fortress Königstein can be enjoyed here without effort and altitude difference. Over the Hirschstange it goes downhill and after crossing the road uphill again. Steps lead up to the last vantage point of the round - the Spanghorn. From up here, follow the blue dot over the Kiefernleite into the village of Leupoldishain back to the starting point.

*Shortcut possible from here via the yellow line back to the parking lot / bus stop.

GPS DATA updated 2022

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Arrival/departure:

Bus stop: Leupoldishain, village square

Bus lines:   

  • 245 (Bielatal line: Pirna - Leupoldishain - Rosenthal)  
  • 246 (Pirna - Leupoldishain - Königstein)

By road

Take the B172 to the traffic circle after Struppen. Turn right to Leupoldishain.

Parking

Parking lot Leupoldishain at the village square or at the local natural swimming pool (closed)

Coordinates

DD
50.905723, 14.028178
DMS
50°54'20.6"N 14°01'41.4"E
UTM
33U 431670 5639790
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Buy here: Hiking guide

Author’s map recommendations

Order here: Dr.-Ing. Rolf Böhm: Nikolsdorfer Wände

Equipment

Hiking boots recommended, Take food with you, as there is no stopover

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Rating

4.0
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Agatha Richter
October 01, 2022 · Community
When did you do this route? October 01, 2022

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11.2 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
224 m
Descent
224 m
Highest point
409 m
Lowest point
243 m
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