Häntzschelstiege, Via ferrata path in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Germany
The Häntzschelstiege ascends 160 meters over 700 meters of distance, featuring 516 metal steps divided into two sections connected by the Upper Affenstein Promenade.
Rudolf Häntzschel from Sebnitz constructed this climbing route during the 1960s without official permission, initially naming it after resistance fighter Herta Lindner.
The route represents a significant example of German climbing infrastructure, demonstrating local mountaineering traditions in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
The path requires basic climbing experience and includes safety cables, with ascent-only rules directing visitors to use the Wilde Hölle narrow gorge for descent.
This path stands as the only via ferrata in Saxon Switzerland equipped with steel security cables, receiving approximately 100,000 climbers annually.
Location: Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
GPS coordinates: 50.91834,14.23596
Latest update: May 13, 2025 18:50
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