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Uttewalder Grund Gorge – Schwedenlöcher loop from Stadt Wehlen (Sachs)

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Uttewalder Grund Gorge – Schwedenlöcher loop from Stadt Wehlen (Sachs)

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Uttewalder Grund Gorge – Schwedenlöcher loop from Stadt Wehlen (Sachs)

04:20

15.0km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 475 m for 77 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 4:40 AM-1:10 AM • Saturday: 5:40 AM-1:10 AM • Public holidays & Sunday: 5:40 AM-11:40 PM (otherwise closed)

After 14.5 km for 77 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 4:40 AM-1:10 AM • Saturday: 5:40 AM-1:10 AM • Public holidays & Sunday: 5:40 AM-11:40 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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793 m

Burgruine Wehlen

Castle

1.45 km

Wehlener Grund

Highlight • Gorge

Only a short distance from Wehlen lies the Wehlener Grund. The Grundbach flows through this narrow valley and on both sides rise the sandstone cliffs of the National Park. From …

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2.27 km

Uttewalder Grund Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

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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3.19 km

Uttewalder Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

A must in Saxon Switzerland, also worthwhile because there are still many highlights in a relatively small area.

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7.61 km

Schwedenlöcher

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

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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9.30 km

Bastei Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Bastei Bridge is a classic among hiking destinations in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, with a magnificent view over the Elbe and the Lilienstein. A visit is most worthwhile in …

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9.34 km

View of the Elbe Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewing point on the Bastei. Usually very crowded. If you want to walk and see in peace, you should get there early. There are usually only a few runners.

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9.38 km

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

Highlight • Castle

The Felsenburg Neurathen is an interesting starting point for all those interested in history, as signs present interesting facts about this historical place. It is impressive how long ago people …

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10.2 km

Mühlteich

Lake

10.7 km

Rathen

Highlight • Settlement

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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15.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

4.72 km

3.82 km

578 m

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

5.05 km

2.20 km

2.03 km

488 m

124 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 26 August

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Comments

March 10, 2024,Von der Bastei nach Rathen und Stadt Wehlen

Today we went from the Bastei parking lot down to Amselgrund and then to Rathen. From there the Haldenweg to the town of Wehlen, really beautiful and away from most tourists. Then up the Uttewalder Grund and back to the bastion. Unfortunately the sky was overcast, so the sunset took place behind the clouds.
Nice round with a new Komooter.

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Uttewalder Grund Gorge – Schwedenlöcher loop from Stadt Wehlen (Sachs)

Wehlener Grund

Uttewalder Grund Gorge

Uttewalder Rock Arch

Schwedenlöcher

Bastei Bridge

View of the Elbe Valley

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

Rathen

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