Attractions around Stadt Wehlen

The classic! Best early in the morning. During the day and especially on the weekend, crowds are here !! But you have to have seen, beautiful views. Easy to reach, also with stroller or wheelchair.

Very nice view of the Basteirummel and the Wehlgrund. Even the short climb up the stairs is entertaining. The Bastei Bridge itself offers a fantastic view. But the Bastei Bridge itself reveals itself very well from here.

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

The view from the bastion is unbelievably beautiful, optimally you probably enjoy it during the week when there are fewer tourists there.

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.

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 … read more

The health resort Rathen is a tourist magnet due to its unique location on the Elbe, the rock stage and the scenic attractions around it. From here you can reach … read more

In the middle of the Saxon Switzerland you will be pampered on the summit of the Pfaffenstein with a fantastic panoramic view from the lookout tower, a mountain plateau full of history and a regional stop.

Fallen stones have been trapped in this place in the gorge, forming a natural stone gate. Even Caspar David Friedrich has discovered and painted this impressive rock formation for himself.

The Bastei (305 m above sea level) is a rock formation with a viewing platform in Saxon Switzerland on the right bank of the Elbe in the area of the … read more

The ridge path Rauenstein or Rauensteinweg is another part of the famous Malerweg. From the Rauensteinweg there are great views on both sides of the bastion, quarries and table mountains. … read more

About metallic stairs it goes here steeply, but safely down from the Hockstein by the Wolfsschlucht in the direction of the city Hohnstein.

One of the most beautiful stones in the Saxon. Switzerland! If you do not want to climb up the many steps at the front, just walk the gently rising path … read more

The climb to the Lilienstein is definitely worth it. No matter if the weather is good or bad. :) We walked up the Nordsteig - but rather recommend the Südsteig, as it is easier.

The Papststein is a 451 meter high table mountain in the Saxon Switzerland on the left. The ascent is possible from two sides. There is a mountain inn and an … read more

The Gohrisch offers many facets. The path first leads through a beautiful forest and climbs steadily, then you slowly see the cliffs behind the trees and the area is lined … read more

Breathtaking landscape with extraordinary rock formations and deep gorges.

A wonderful view of the castle of August the Strong, which is definitely worth a visit.

From the north you can reach the plateau of Pfaffenstein the fastest way over the bottleneck. The path consists of about 600 unevenly high steps and is so narrow in … read more

Felsenburg Neurathen
Tour of the rock castle Neurathen
On the tour, 24 panels provide information and explanations. Guided tours can be requested at Tourist Information Lohmen.

The tour begins already … read more