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Basteibrücke – Schwedenlöcher Loop from Kurort Rathen

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Basteibrücke – Schwedenlöcher Loop from Kurort Rathen

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May 12, 2018

Basteibrücke – Schwedenlöcher Loop from Kurort Rathen

Moderate

02:02

6.48km

3.2km/h

240m

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Overview

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.

Includes ferry crossings

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After 330 m for 101 m

After 6.06 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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557 m

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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1.50 km

Kanapee View over the Elbe

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A piece above the Basteibrücke there is this great vantage point on the Elbe and mountains. Directly at your feet you can see the famous sandstone cliffs and on the horizon rise the table mountains south of the Elbe.

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1.60 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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1.66 km

Bastei Bridge

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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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1.72 km

Bastei Viewpoint

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One of the most popular views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, which means the whole area is quite "crowded" in the high season and when the weather is good.

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2.97 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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3.18 km

Schwedenlöcher

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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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6.48 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

1.10 km

663 m

171 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

1.62 km

748 m

412 m

282 m

< 100 m

Route Details

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Basteibrücke – Schwedenlöcher Loop from Kurort Rathen

Rathen

Kanapee View over the Elbe

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

Bastei Bridge

Bastei Viewpoint

Pavilion Viewpoint (Pavillonaussicht)

Schwedenlöcher

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