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Ascent through the Amselgrund Gorge – Neurathen rock castle loop from Kurort Rathen

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Saxony

Saxon Switzerland

Ascent through the Amselgrund Gorge – Neurathen rock castle loop from Kurort Rathen

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Ascent through the Amselgrund Gorge – Neurathen rock castle loop from Kurort Rathen

00:51

6.33km

170m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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2.26 km

Grünbach Gorge Trail

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Easy to walk, with slight ups and downs.

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3.29 km

Ascent through the Amselgrund Gorge

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Paved and easy to walk.

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4.35 km

Grünbach Lake

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Beautiful walking and hiking lake around the Grünbach

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4.54 km

International Rescue Station of the Mountain Rescue Service Saxon Switzerland

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It's good that they exist, because you know that expert rescue 🛟 is at hand.

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4.73 km

Ascent to the Bastei

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The ascent to the Bastei leads through the impressive rock landscape of Saxon Switzerland. Depending on the route, it goes uphill steadily via stairs, narrow paths, and through shady forests. …

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5.17 km

View of the Elbe Valley and the Lilienstein

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

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5.37 km

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

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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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5.63 km

The Bastei Restaurant is a well-known panoramic restaurant in Saxon Switzerland. It is spectacularly located on a rock plateau about 190 meters above the Elbe river and offers an impressive view of the Elbe valley and the surrounding rocks.

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6.33 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.97 km

2.05 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

1.36 km

1.12 km

280 m

183 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Today

Monday 8 June

21°C

12°C

88 %

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Ascent through the Amselgrund Gorge – Neurathen rock castle loop from Kurort Rathen

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Ascent through the Amselgrund Gorge

Grünbach Lake

International Rescue Station of the Mountain Rescue Service Saxon Switzerland

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Bastei Restaurant

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