Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Christopher
Hiking Highlight
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In the winter months it is more worthwhile for a photo without crowds, as it is a lot quieter.
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The Sweden holes 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 …
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Hiking Highlight
One of the most popular views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, which means the whole area is quite "crowded" in the high season and when the weather is good.
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Hiking Highlight
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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Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Sebastian Kowalke
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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.
Tip by Sebastian Kowalke
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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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Hiking Highlight
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 …
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Hiking Highlight (Segment)
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 …
Tip by Sebastian Kowalke
Hiking Highlight
A great vantage point, easy to reach and great views.
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Hiking Highlight (Segment)
The ridge path can be imagined as a summit cross-section. It goes on well-secured paths and stairs on summit and through gorges. Thus, the ridge path combines a sense of adventure and great panoramic views along the Schrammsteine.
Tip by Christopher
Hiking Highlight
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.
Tip by Andreas Platzl
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The spa town of Rathen is a tourist magnet due to its unique location on the Elbe, the rock stage and the scenic attractions all around. From here you can …
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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.
Tip by Sebastian Kowalke
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Metal stairs lead steeply but safely down from Hockstein through the Wolfsschlucht towards the town of Hohnstein.
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Stairs up stairs from a great way, I enjoy it.
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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. …
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Hiking Highlight
Such a great rock naturally attracts people, the path is less crowded and the rocks around it, but also super great, single trail with a few grottos.
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