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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Saxon Switzerland

Bastei Bridge and Rock Formations

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Saxony

Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Saxon Switzerland

Bastei Bridge and Rock Formations

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Bastei Bridge and Rock Formations

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

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    September 23, 2025

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    It's best to go very early or late, otherwise it gets very crowded!
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    Around the bridge, steep, partly freestanding rocks rise from the Elbe valley, shaping the characteristic image of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The combination of rugged rock spires, deeply cut valleys, and wide views makes this place particularly impressive.
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    September 4, 2025

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    Bastei is a picturesque landscape park, known for its impressive sandstone rock formations, reminiscent of those found in Szczeliniec in Poland and the Rock City in the Czech Republic. The …
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    Elevation 330 m

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

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