Robin's Steps – Starke Stiege loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

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Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna

Robin's Steps – Starke Stiege loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

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Robin's Steps – Starke Stiege loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle

04:13

11.6km

500m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.18 km for 1.12 km

After 5.72 km for 140 m

After 5.95 km for 1.30 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.24 km

Robin's Steps

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The robin staircase is undoubtedly one of the loveliest stairs and kids have fun as well. Easily usable as fast descent to Schmilka. Once at the top, the monkeys or the Schrammsteine are at your feet.

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3.73 km

Lower Terrace Path (Unterer Terassenweg), Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Very close to the abyss, not for the faint of heart.
Definitely doable.

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4.63 km

Eckzahn

Peak

5.78 km

Starke Stiege

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Acrophobia and absolute sure-footedness required. A great staircase

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6.01 km

Upper Terrace Trail (Oberer Terrassenweg)

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Beautiful panoramic path between the Starken Stiege and the Oberen Affensteinpromenade.

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6.16 km

Nimmersatt-Tor Rock Arch

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According to mapcarta, the stone arch is called Nimmersatt-Tor.

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6.32 km

Grandfather's Chair (Großvaterstuhl)

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The grandfather chair is located on the Upper Terrace Trail (Oberer Terrassenweg).
From here you have a wonderful view of the Schmilkaer Kessel.
At the viewpoint, you will see a …

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7.23 km

Rauschensteiner Turm

Peak

7.91 km

View of the Wenzelwand

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Very nice vantage point 😎👍

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10.9 km

Schmilka – Saxon Switzerland National Park

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The small town is located right before the Czech border. The old half-timbering and the well-preserved facades make it a feast for the eyes. Many small attractions await you on …

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11.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

3.54 km

3.37 km

371 m

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

2.32 km

2.07 km

1.78 km

896 m

831 m

220 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

14°C

8°C

28 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

July 10, 2022,Vom Bergtroll verfolgt. Starke Stiege- Oberer Terrassenweg- Carolafelsen- Lehnsteig

Admittedly, when my root dwarf sprints up the Rauschengrund because he thinks we're being chased by a mountain troll, I really have to hurry...
He's been out of his arm cast for two weeks now and is facing a few challenges to regain use of the injured arm. He had never climbed the steep stairs before, so he climbed them …

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