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Heaven and Hell

Hard

4.9

(908)

2,573

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Heaven and Hell

02:21

7.21km

280m

Hiking

This hike takes us to the Carolafels – a fantastic vantage point in the heart of Saxon Switzerland National Park.

Please note: This tour is not suitable for small children or dogs, as the Wild Hell includes climbing sections with a risk of falling.

by Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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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 5.09 km for 115 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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474 m

Nasser Grund

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Nasse Grund, which rises to the south, owes its name to the stratified water that constantly escapes here, which is constantly supplied from the northwest due to the inclination of the sandstone banks in the area of Hohe Liebe.

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2.87 km

Kleine Domstiege

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You should be sure-footed here.

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3.51 km

Little Prebischtor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Maybe not quite as big as the big brother in Bohemian Switzerland, but right on Malerweg. The fact that nature has formed such a gate directly from the sandstone is still incredible.

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4.60 km

Carolafelsen

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great vantage point, easy to reach and great views.

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4.91 km

Wild hell

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

I can highly recommend the “Wild Hell”. It is surprising that there is no sign at the beginning of the gorge about the difficulty. Without appropriate footwear, nothing can be …

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7.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.00 km

1.61 km

761 m

669 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

2.15 km

830 m

268 m

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 30 June

20°C

16°C

99 %

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Comments

July 24, 2024,Wanderung

You should be a good walker and be able to climb a little

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May 29, 2024,Nasser Grund - Carolafelsen - wilde Hölle

A beautiful route with great views :)
The wild hell should only be entered if you are sure-footed and wearing sturdy shoes.
Get to the Nasser Grund car park/bus stop.

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August 8, 2024,Himmel und Hölle

A few days in Saxon Switzerland and this was our first tour on the day we arrived. Simply beautiful viewpoints and definitely worth a visit. The descent through the green hell is really not for the inexperienced. At two or three points you have to use footholds and handholds. It is particularly dangerous when it has rained and is wet. …

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August 5, 2024,2024-08 Durch die "Wilde Hölle" zum Carolafelsen

Always an experience: The stairs in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains 👍🏻😇
On the way to the Carolafelsen we went up through the "Wilde Hölle" today...
The view from the Carolafelsen is always a highlight on every tour...
Then we went on to and over the Obere Affensteinpromenade to the Domerker and the Kleine Domstiege back down into the "Nassen Grund"... …

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May 16, 2025,Sächsische Schweiz: Himmel und Hölle - Das Kleingeld-Dilemma 💰

I'd already noticed beforehand that almost all of the parking spaces are paid parking, so I tried to stock up on some coins before arriving, but the liquor store said, "No, everyone's paying with large bills today," and someone at the cash machine at the car wash, which only accepts coins, had apparently forgotten to return the collected coins.

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April 16, 2025,Sächsische Schweiz: durch die "Wilde Hölle" auf den Carolafelsen

Day 3 in Saxon Switzerland: Today's itinerary included a tour through the "Wilde Hölle" (Wild Hell) on the Carolafelsen (Carola Rocks). We started from the "Nasser Grund" parking lot (€5 parking fee). We took a leisurely walk through Nasser Grund and over the Eulentilke to the entrance to the Wilde Hölle (Wild Hell).
The Wilde Hölle is a hiking trail …

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April 9, 2024,Carolafelsen mit Sachsenhöhle

The path through the Sachsenhöhle is not signposted. Sure-footedness and appropriate footwear required!

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June 11, 2025,Himmel und Hölle Tour

A relatively short hike, but one that's certainly worth it. The viewpoints are easily accessible via ladders or stone steps and offer truly magnificent views. The "Wild Hell" is a wildly romantic gorge that's very challenging. A short section involves climbing over iron clamps. Sturdy footwear and a good head for heights are essential. By the way, it's better to …

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October 16, 2020

This hike takes us to the Carolafels – a fantastic vantage point in the heart of Saxon Switzerland National Park.
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Please note: This tour is not suitable for small children or dogs, as the Wild Hell includes climbing sections with a risk of falling.

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April 26, 2021

Our hike begins at the "Nasser Grund" hiking car park in the Kirnitzsch Valley, where the Kirnitzsch Valley Railway and bus also stop.
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In the past, there was a historic sandstone bridge here at Nasser Grund. This bridge, along with the rock formations downstream, was supposed to be blown up in the final

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