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Bastei, Schwedenlöcher und zurück durchs Polenztal

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Bastei, Schwedenlöcher und zurück durchs Polenztal

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February 9, 2025

Bastei, Schwedenlöcher und zurück durchs Polenztal

Moderate

04:41

15.4km

3.3km/h

480m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nationalpark-Kernzone

Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

Sächsische Schweiz

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460 m

Gorge into the valley

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An up and down to the goal.

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670 m

View of Die Gans

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The view of the 'Gans' (Goose) in Saxon Switzerland reveals a striking sandstone formation that, due to its shape, resembles a sitting or standing goose. Such rock formations are typical …

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1.16 km

View of the Bastei and the Bastei Bridge

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The Bastei (305 m above sea level) is a rock formation with a viewing platform in Saxon Switzerland on the right bank of the Elbe in the area of the …

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2.76 km

Quiet view

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From the pavilion view, these are no longer official hiking trails. The paths are only used by climbers to get to the rocks. That is why they are often difficult, …

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2.93 km

Pavilion Viewpoint (Pavillonaussicht)

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From the hiking crossroads, descend into the Schwedenlöcher and turn right to the Pavilion Viewpoint. This offers a different view of the Bastei.

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4.19 km

View of the Talwächter from the Amselsee Bridge

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The first guard, a rock formation that is actually called the “valley guard”, can be easily recognized from the bridge on the Pionierweg.

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5.96 km

Hohenstein-Polzen Valley-Hohenstein

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7.65 km

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7.74 km

Hocksteinaussicht

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7.88 km

Hockstein Viewpoint

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Please do not confuse it with the Wolfsschlucht (the one with the stairs). The cave can only be accessed by crawling and is often used as a toilet. But it …

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8.52 km

Located in the middle of the Polenz Valley, there are plenty of opportunities to swarm from here. Hohnstein, Hockstein, Rathen and much more - you can reach everything through this beautiful sandstone gorge.

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8.68 km

Waterfall

9.29 km

Polenztal Trail

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9.62 km

Polenztal Valley

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An eye opener along the poles, we were here in summer and enjoyed the coolness of the river.
The gorge is mostly in the shade.

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11.7 km

View of the Polenztal Valley

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Very nice view and to come down

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13.5 km

Gamrig viewpoint and sandstone rock formation

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You can get to the Gamrig quite quickly, also suitable for inexperienced hikers. You should be sure-footed, as there are no railings on the plateau. So be careful with smaller children. However, the all-round view is terrific.

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13.7 km

Heidestein Crag

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Nice big climbing stone in the middle of the landscape.

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13.7 km

Gamrigwächter Climbing Rock

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Great stone with a beautiful view.

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14.0 km

Gamrig Cave

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Easy and quick to reach .. a couple of small wooden steps up and you're there ... for the little ones among us😁..a nice stopover for the treasure hunt..😎

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14.4 km

View of Honigstein, Lokomotive, and Gans from Waltersdorfer Berg

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Anticipation for the upcoming experience increases

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15.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.19 km

5.88 km

770 m

560 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

4.94 km

1.70 km

1.25 km

447 m

< 100 m

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Bastei, Schwedenlöcher und zurück durchs Polenztal

Gorge into the valley

View of Die Gans

View of the Bastei and the Bastei Bridge

Quiet view

Pavilion Viewpoint (Pavillonaussicht)

View of the Talwächter from the Amselsee Bridge

Hohenstein-Polzen Valley-Hohenstein

Hockstein Viewpoint

Polenztal Guesthouse & Inn

Polenztal Trail

Polenztal Valley

View of the Polenztal Valley

Gamrig viewpoint and sandstone rock formation

Heidestein Crag

Gamrigwächter Climbing Rock

Gamrig Cave

View of Honigstein, Lokomotive, and Gans from Waltersdorfer Berg

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