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The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Bad Schandau

Bad Schandau’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments around Bad Schandau. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Bastei Bridge

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The Bastei is probably the most famous highlight of Saxon Switzerland. In the high season from April to October, the bastion is frequently visited by tourists. But in the winter …

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Schwedenlöcher

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The Schwedenlöcher are a particularly exciting section and my personal highlight in Saxon Switzerland. This section got its name during the Thirty Years' War, when farmers from the village of …

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Schrammstein Viewpoint

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Because the Schrammsteine are one of the highlights in Saxon Switzerland because of the great panoramic views, it can of course be overcrowded here in summer. In winter, however, comparatively …

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Schrammtor in the Saxon Switzerland National Park

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The Schrammsteintor is one of the most stunning rock formations in the entire national park. Towering towering the rocks on both sides above you. Climbers love the steep walls and …

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Himmelsleiter Stairway (Saxon Switzerland National Park)

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If you have the time and, above all, the courage, you should not miss the ascent through the ladder ladder. A long and narrow staircase leads up through a narrowing …

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Kuhstall Rock Arch

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The cowshed is a 11 m high, 17 m wide and 24 m deep rock gate. From the Lichtenhain waterfall you need about 30 minutes on foot to the Felsentor …

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Kanapee View over the Elbe

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A piece above the Basteibrücke there is this great vantage point on the Elbe and mountains. Directly at your feet you can see the famous sandstone cliffs and on the horizon rise the table mountains south of the Elbe.

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View from Carolafelsen

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

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Pfaffenstein

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In the middle of Saxon Switzerland, on the summit of Pfaffenstein you will be treated to a fantastic panoramic view from the observation tower, a mountain plateau full of history and a regional retreat.

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Amselsee — View of the "Lokomotive"

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The Amselsee impresses with its romantic and hidden location on the edge of the spa Rathen. The Niederrathener rocks, which tower high above the Amselsee, offer a great backdrop to …

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Uttewalder Rock Arch

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A must in Saxon Switzerland, also worthwhile because there are still many highlights in a relatively small area.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Bad Schandau

Bastei Bridge

Schwedenlöcher

Schrammstein Viewpoint

Schrammtor in the Saxon Switzerland National Park

Himmelsleiter Stairway (Saxon Switzerland National Park)

Kuhstall Rock Arch

Kanapee View over the Elbe

View from Carolafelsen

Pfaffenstein

Amselsee — View of the "Lokomotive"

Uttewalder Rock Arch

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