North ascent of Lilienstein – South ascent to the Lilienstein loop from Kurort Rathen

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North ascent of Lilienstein – South ascent to the Lilienstein loop from Kurort Rathen

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North ascent of Lilienstein – South ascent to the Lilienstein loop from Kurort Rathen

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12.9km

350m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 12.5 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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715 m

View of the Elbe River and Bastei Cliffs near Rathen

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Nice destination with Elbe ferry. No problem with a 9 euro ticket and S1 from Dresden 🙃

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4.72 km

North ascent of Lilienstein

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From here you have a good panoramic view and a good view of the fortress Königsstein.

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4.79 km

View from the North descent of the Lilienstein

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A fine piece of rock with everything you could wish for when hiking.

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5.18 km

Lilienstein Summit Loop

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The circular route allows you to walk around the entire summit area and enjoy a wide variety of perspectives on the surrounding landscape.

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5.29 km

Lilienstein — Obelisk and View over the Elbe Valley

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Impressive obelisk with even more impressive scenery and views of Königstein and the Elbe. If you want to stop, you can do that in the small restaurant on the Lilienstein.

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5.38 km

View of the Elbe Valley from the Lilienstein

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Already on the ascent to the Lilienstein there are great views of the Elbe Valley and the table mountains in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

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5.76 km

South ascent to the Lilienstein

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Very great climb with great views from the rocks. As is so often the case in Saxon Switzerland, you can't get enough of it there.

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12.4 km

Rathen

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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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12.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.92 km

3.14 km

2.46 km

1.37 km

870 m

158 m

Surfaces

6.75 km

3.94 km

1.47 km

452 m

158 m

142 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 7 October

19°C

8°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

June 4, 2023,Rundweg ⛰️ Rathen - Nordaufstieg – Lilienstein - Südabstieg - Waltersdorf- Gamrigaussicht - Rathen 🥾

From the Oberrathen ferry station, we first took the ferry to Rathen and along a forest path parallel to the Elbe. Then the north ascent to the Lilienstein was tackled.
Once at the top, you can easily hike around the summit on a circular route.
A historical obelisk catches the eye.
A gastronomy welcomes the guests.
A few steps further …

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June 5, 2026,Sächsische Schweiz | Lilienstein von Rathen

After the Schneeberg stage, we went back to Rathen and took the ferry to the right bank of the Elbe and up to Lilienstein. During the ascent, the promised thunderstorm and rain found us, so we first took shelter under rocks and later in the restaurant. A warm potato soup was good, and because we finished eating, the sun came …

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September 9, 2024,Sächsische Schweiz: Bastei und Lilienstein - Runde von WP Gamrig/Waltersdorf

Today we went to Saxon Switzerland - for constant ups and downs of stairs 🙂.

Starting at the WP Gamrig near Waltersdorf, we went past the climbing rocks ↘️ to the Amselsee, continued through the Amselgrund and then left into the long stair climb ↗️ to and through the Höllenlöcher. Once at the top, we continued to the Bastei - …

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October 1, 2023,Spätsommer-Wanderung zum Lilienstein 💑

Today we decided to visit the Lilienstein due to the (announced) nice weather. After warming up to there 😁, the climb was a challenge. At the top we would be rewarded with a beautiful view and a picnic. The restaurant on the Lilienstein was open and was well attended. The descent and the subsequent hike to Rathen was relaxed. We …

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December 31, 2024,Silvesterwanderung --> Sächsische Schweiz auf den Lilienstein

The Lilienstein is one of the most striking mountains in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Saxony. It is the only table mountain on the right bank of the Elbe and is the symbol of the Saxon Switzerland National Park.

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilienstein

I wish you all a happy, healthy New Year 🍀 2025 🥳

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November 10, 2024,Über den Kottesteig zum Lilienstein und Gamrig nach Rathen

Today we took advantage of the beautiful Sunday weather to take a nice walk around the Gamrig. The sky was a bit hazy, but the sunset from the Gamrig was all the more beautiful. ...and again I'm annoyed that I only have my cell phone to take photos with.

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July 4, 2022,Sommerhitze am Gamrig

It's really hot and the gamrig is so sunny - in March we thought it was great😎.

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March 8, 2025,Rundwanderung zum Lilienstein - Von Waltersdorf

The weather is still great and you should make the most of it. The best place to go is where the panoramic view is unique, on the most beautiful table mountain in Saxon Switzerland, the Lilienstein ☀️⛰️

We leave the car in Waltersdorf at the snack bar/Erbgericht for a 4 EUR day ticket and walk there.

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