Heilige Stiege, Via ferrata in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Germany.
The Heilige Stiege consists of 903 steel steps and ladders climbing through sandstone formations, covering a vertical distance of 190 meters.
The first documented mention of a stone stairway in this location dates to 1698, while the current steel structure was installed in 1969.
Local Dresden climbing groups maintained these stairs for decades, establishing them as a central route in the German outdoor recreation network.
The path starts in Schmilka village and requires basic hiking equipment, with the complete ascent taking approximately 30 minutes for most visitors.
This structure contains the highest number of steps among all stairways in the Sächsische Schweiz region, providing access to multiple connecting trails.
Location: Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
GPS coordinates: 50.90900,14.23750
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:17
Affensteine
504 m
Häntzschelstiege
1 km
Frienstein
670 m
Rübezahlstiege
567 m
Wilde Hölle
819 m
Teufelsturm
1.4 km
Kleiner Winterberg
1.4 km
Bloßstock
1.2 km
Rauschenstein
961 m
Mittelwinkel
2 km
Zurückesteig
181 m
Gratweg (Schrammsteine)
1.7 km
Mühlenweg 29 Schmilka
2 km
Haidemühle
2 km
Schmilksche Mühle
1.9 km
Brosinnadel
1.1 km
Zwillingsstiege
1 km
Rotkehlchenstiege
354 m
Service building of the border guard post Schmilka 24
2 km
Residential house Schmilka 21
2 km
Kleine Domstiege
679 m
Hotel und Gasthaus auf dem Großen Winterberg
2.1 km
Ehem. Forsthaus in Hanglage Schmilka 54
1.9 km
Mühlenweg 38 Schmilka
1.9 km
Residential house (with restaurant) in corner location Schmilka 23
2 km
Former rafting Schmilka 18
1.9 km
Wohnhaus Schmilka 33
1.9 km
Wohnhaus Schmilka 19
1.9 kmReviews
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