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Kurort Rathen - Sächsische Schweiz - Herberge Burg Hohnstein - Bad Schandau

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Kurort Rathen - Sächsische Schweiz - Herberge Burg Hohnstein - Bad Schandau

Pablo Quesada planned a hike

July 17, 2018

Kurort Rathen - Sächsische Schweiz - Herberge Burg Hohnstein - Bad Schandau

Hard

10:40

35.8km

3.4km/h

1,010m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. 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 34.7 km for 917 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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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 is probably the most famous highlight of Saxon Switzerland. In the high season from April to October, the bastion is frequently visited by tourists. But in the winter …

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1.85 km

View of the Bastei Bridge from Ferdinandstein

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Very nice view of the Bastei hustle and bustle and the Wehlgrund. The short climb up the stairs is also entertaining. The view from the Bastei Bridge itself is fantastic. …

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2.04 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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5.91 km

Teufelskammer Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The trail around the Teufelskammer is best hiked with small backpacks. This trail is located on Malerweg in Uttewalder Grund. Malerwegwanderer should take this highlight, it's worth it.

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6.55 km

Hering's Cave

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The cave is a collapse cave with two entrances. The short course overcomes a height difference of a few meters in easy climbing. Despite the small size, it is initially …

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14.0 km

Schwedenlöcher

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

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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20.1 km

Hohnstein Castle

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The castle Hohnstein is the last completely preserved of the rechtselbischen castles. Originally built as a frontier fortress of Bohemia against Saxony, this went from 1806 to the possession of …

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23.7 km

Brand Steps

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

More than 800 steps lead down the 170 meters from Brand to Tiefen Grund. The steep path along the high rock faces is an adventurous highlight for every tour in this area.

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28.6 km