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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

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View of the Elbe River from the Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Rathen

View of the Elbe River from the Saxon Switzerland National Park

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View of the Elbe River from the Saxon Switzerland National Park

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    Location: Rathen, Saxon Switzerland, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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      Location: Rathen, Saxon Switzerland, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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