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Burg Hohnstein - Schwedenlöcher- Bastei - Rathen- Polenztal - Burg Hohnstein

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Burg Hohnstein - Schwedenlöcher- Bastei - Rathen- Polenztal - Burg Hohnstein

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May 1, 2022

Burg Hohnstein - Schwedenlöcher- Bastei - Rathen- Polenztal - Burg Hohnstein

Hard

05:44

18.4km

3.2km/h

650m

650m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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551 m

Schindergraben Gorge

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Picturesque water passage cool photo motif

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2.46 km

Wolfsschlucht Gorge (Saxon Switzerland)

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Adventurous and works very well. And such a beautiful typical piece of Saxon Switzerland

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2.50 km

Hockstein Viewpoint and Shelter

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Small shelter that definitely fulfills its purpose 😉👍🏼

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2.59 km

Teufelsgrund Bridge

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Did you know already...
that the Teufelsgrund bridge on the Hockstein is older than the Bastei bridge?

The wooden bridge on the Hockstein, built in 1821, was replaced by a …

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6.61 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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7.13 km

Great views guaranteed. Coming from Amselgrund, up to the bastion 👍

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7.17 km

Ganshütte Shelter

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This spacious rest area is located between the Bastei and Schwedenlöchern

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7.83 km

Amselgrund Valley

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Fantastically beautiful!!! In my opinion, this magical path with a historical background is a must if you are out and about in Saxon Switzerland.

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9.84 km

View of the Wehlsteine

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Very nice view of the rocks. Should you take a look. Great view from the viewing platforms.

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10.2 km

Bastei Bridge

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The most famous attraction in Saxon Switzerland.
Alone one is unfortunately never here. Nevertheless, it is definitely worth a visit because of the view of the Elbe and the surrounding countryside.

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11.2 km

Rathen Trout Smokehouse

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Fresh smoked trout from the neighboring Amselgrundsee and excellent fish rolls. Gladly again!

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14.3 km

Polenz Valley Guardian

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Super nice valley 🤩
Especially recommended for hot summer days 🌞💦🏞

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14.7 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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17.9 km

The knight's staircase goes up or down the wall. A little more challenging to run, but doable.

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18.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.82 km

7.96 km

924 m

597 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.35 km

6.26 km

3.12 km

1.12 km

543 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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