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Elbe Reaction Ferry – Ascent to the Bastei loop from Kurort Rathen

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Elbe Reaction Ferry – Ascent to the Bastei loop from Kurort Rathen

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Elbe Reaction Ferry – Ascent to the Bastei loop from Kurort Rathen

01:07

8.68km

240m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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 17, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 329 m for 97 m

After 8.26 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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469 m

Elbe Reaction Ferry

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Shuttle ferry, powered solely by water currents. Frequently used to cross the Elbe.

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3.99 km

Steep staircase in Nationalpark-Kernzone

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Pretty steep but nice to look at.

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5.42 km

Forest restaurant "Steinerner Tisch"

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The famous forest restaurant stood empty for several years, but after being taken over by three gentlemen from Dresden, it reopened in 2017. Right next to the restaurant, you'll find …

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6.56 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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6.82 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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7.02 km

View of the Elbe Valley and the Lilienstein

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This view is located after the Badtei Bridge & the Felsenburg behind a large sandstone with a memorial plaque. From there you not only have a great view of the …

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7.46 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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7.69 km

Rathen Riverside Promenade

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An idyllic promenade stretches along the Grünbach to the mouth of the Elbe. Lots of restaurants, a few souvenir shops and beautiful houses and green spaces. Everything seems very quiet and relaxing.

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8.68 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.59 km

2.75 km

1.95 km

171 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

2.51 km

2.08 km

268 m

158 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (110 m)

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Monday 24 August

22°C

11°C

14 %

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Elbe Reaction Ferry – Ascent to the Bastei loop from Kurort Rathen

Elbe Reaction Ferry

Steep staircase in Nationalpark-Kernzone

Forest restaurant "Steinerner Tisch"

Bastei Restaurant

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

View of the Elbe Valley and the Lilienstein

Ascent to the Bastei

Rathen Riverside Promenade

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