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Devil's Pulpit – Ascent to Teufelskanzel loop from Tharandt

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Devil's Pulpit – Ascent to Teufelskanzel loop from Tharandt

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Devil's Pulpit – Ascent to Teufelskanzel loop from Tharandt

02:28

8.40km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.00 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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515 m

View of Tharandt

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The climbs are pleasant and the views of the city are wonderful.

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1.71 km

View of Windberg and Opitzerhöhe

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Nice view above Somsdorf with a view towards Opitzerhöhe and the surrounding area.

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2.36 km

St George's Church, Somsdorf

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Somsdorf is located in the extreme southwest of the Freital city area on a plateau between the valleys of Roter Weißeritz and Wilder Weißeritz. The village is mainly located on …

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3.47 km

Somsdorfer Klamm Nature Reserve

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Signposts only on trees via color marking

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3.90 km

Devil's Pulpit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Although the view is clearly limited by the vegetation, but the short climbing passage followed by a rest is just fun.

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3.92 km

Ascent to Teufelskanzel

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Sure-footedness and good footwear are already required here ...

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4.00 km

Somsdorf Gorge

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An adventurous gorge from the romantic Rabenauer Grund to Somsdorfer Höhe. Unfortunately, the paths are more than adventurous in some places.

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4.25 km

Rote Weißeritz River

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It's just incredibly beautiful here 😊.

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8.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.27 km

1.45 km

908 m

444 m

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

2.39 km

1.25 km

478 m

267 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

23°C

11°C

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Comments

September 25, 2021,Wanderung von Tharandt nach Rabenau 25.09.2021 13:56

Hike in an area that is still unknown to me. The car is parked in the free parking lot at the S-Bahn in Tharandt. A short stroll to the market square and then ascent to the Tharandt castle ruins and the mountain church. Then again descent and again ascent to Somsdorf. From there through the Somsdorfer Gorge into the Rabenauer …

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April 9, 2023,Eierlauf durch den Rabenauer Grund

Route: Hainsberg West - Rabenauer Grund - Somsdorfer Klamm - Tharandt

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March 16, 2025,Tharandt | Von Cossmannsdorf über die Teufelskanzel nach Tharandt

Today was again ideal hiking weather, so we took advantage of the opportunity and headed toward Tharandt.
We started in Cossmannsdorf along the Rote Weißeritz, through the Somsdorfer Gorge, up to the Teufelskanzel. The steep and narrow sections are well secured with footbridges and chains, making them quick and easy to negotiate.
Then, in the sunshine, we continued via Somsdorf …

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March 14, 2026,Somsdorfer Klamm - Burgruine Tharandt | Runde von Coßmannsdorf

A lovely, short and somewhat adventurous hike through the Somsdorf Gorge to Tharandt and the castle ruins, followed by a quick refreshment at Café Buddenhagen, before heading back along the Leitenweg trail to the hiking car park near Coßmannsdorf 😃

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January 7, 2024,Somsdorfer Klamm und über den Sonnentempel zurück

➡️The start was at the Hains hiking car park, where it goes directly into the Rabenauer Grund. From there it goes steeply right up into the Somsdorfer Klamm. (signposted)
You should be sure-footed and not afraid of heights. There are sometimes steep steps up and iron bridges to overcome.
But very scenic.
A beautiful hiking trail leads to the tranquil …

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March 3, 2024,Aufstieg zur Teufelskanzel – Teufelskanzel Runde von Tharandt

A great adventurous tour, unfortunately not suitable for large dogs but we managed it despite all our efforts.

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September 9, 2022,🔁Freitaler Rundweg 2️⃣ :Hainsberg - Somsdorfer Klamm -Tharandt

A challenging hike from the romantic Rabenauer Grund through an adventurous gorge over the Somsdorfer Höhe to the edge of the forestry town of Tharandt and through the valley of the Wilde Weißeritz back to Freital. (freital.de/rundwege)

The bridge in the Somsdorfer Klamm is broken and actually impassable, the town of Freital has been informed. It is better to take …

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July 22, 2025,Freitaler Rundweg Nr. 2 (Somsdorfer Klamm)

Today we only did a small loop. However, the beginning has something in store. The Somsdorfer Klamm is narrow and damp. The ascent to the Teufelskanzel is secured with an iron chain.
I had called the Somsdorf parish. So we received a detailed and very interesting tour of the church! Unfortunately, it rained afterwards. It only stopped again at the …

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Devil's Pulpit – Ascent to Teufelskanzel loop from Tharandt

View of Tharandt

View of Windberg and Opitzerhöhe

St George's Church, Somsdorf

Somsdorfer Klamm Nature Reserve

Devil's Pulpit

Ascent to Teufelskanzel

Somsdorf Gorge

Rote Weißeritz River

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