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The Top 20 Gorges around the Elbe

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from around the Elbe. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around the Elbe.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

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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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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Uttewalder Felsentor

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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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Wild hell

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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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Uttewalder Grund Gorge

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in the Uttewalder Grund are strong rock formations and overhangs, very romantic. In the warm summer it is still cool on the trails. Simply a must!

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Wildschützensteig

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Steep ascent to the Schrammsteinen, but without much climbing. Good expansion given by ladders and stairs. Strenuous, but you will be very well rewarded by the later prospects at the Schrammsteinen. The trail may only be used on the ascent.

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Basteiweg Trail

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Great area but totally overcrowded when the weather is nice.

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Teufelskammer Gorge

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The trail around the Teufelskammer is best hiked with small backpacks. This trail is located on Malerweg in Uttewalder Grund. Malerwegwanderer should take this highlight, it's worth it.

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Teufelsgrund Gorge

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Deeply cut valleys run through the sandstone of the Upper Saxon Switzerland. There is an almost mystical atmosphere in them.

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Amselgrund Gorge

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Fantastically beautiful!!! In my opinion, this magical path with a historical background is a must if you are out and about in Saxon Switzerland.

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The Top 20 Gorges around the Elbe

Schwedenlöcher

Schrammtor in the Saxon Switzerland National Park

Uttewalder Felsentor

Wild hell

Uttewalder Grund Gorge

Wildschützensteig

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