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Rathen

View of the Bastei Bridge – Schwedenlöcher Gorge loop from Oberrathen

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Germany
Saxony
Saxon Switzerland
Rathen

View of the Bastei Bridge – Schwedenlöcher Gorge loop from Oberrathen

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4.2

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View of the Bastei Bridge – Schwedenlöcher Gorge loop from Oberrathen

01:11

3.60km

150m

Expert mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

This route includes a ferry crossing

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112 m in total

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Start point

Parking

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341 m

Rathen Ferry

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was unfortunately too full

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2

1.28 km

View of the Elbe River from Saxon Switzerland National Park

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From here there is a wonderful view of the Elbe and numerous rocks.

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3

1.29 km

Tiedgestein Viewpoint and Junction to Rahmhanke

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The standard hiker looks into the Elbe with lots of "Aaahs" and "Ooohs" 😯, the advanced hiker with climbing ambitions can climb over the railing downstream with a stunned expression …

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4

1.30 km

View of the Elbe Valley and Lilienstein

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Beautiful view of the Elbe loop, Königstein Fortress, Lilienstein…- and lots of other hikers

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5

1.45 km

View of the Elbe Valley from the Bastei

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From here you simply have one of the most beautiful views from the Bastei into the beautiful Elbe valley.

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6

1.77 km

Vogeltelle Gorge

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As an alternative downhill you can choose the Vogeltelle in the Wehlgrund: rarely used, not maintained, but clearly visible, you come out directly above the Felsenbühne. Sometimes trimmed trees help in steep places.

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7

1.93 km

View of the Bastei Bridge

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Very nice viewing platform that you can reach if you turn left before the actual bridge. From there you have a great view of the entire Bastei Bridge & a good photo angle.

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2.85 km

Schwedenlöcher Gorge

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An up and down to the goal.

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3.60 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.61 km

420 m

267 m

193 m

112 m

Surfaces

2.02 km

1.16 km

204 m

112 m

110 m

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