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Basteibrücke, Amselgrund und Schwedenlöcher Runde

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Basteibrücke, Amselgrund und Schwedenlöcher Runde

Fabian Roth planned a hike

May 29, 2022

Basteibrücke, Amselgrund und Schwedenlöcher Runde

Moderate

01:49

4.87km

2.7km/h

170m

180m

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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Rocks with a face

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Highly recommended and a must 😊

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Entrance Portal to Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Let's go to a core zone of the Saxon Switzerland National Park, here Bastei, Schwedenlöcher. Just make sure you come here when it's not that crowded.

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548 m

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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690 m

View of the Table Mountains and Schneeberg

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Great nature with mountains, rocks 🪨 and valleys as well as the Elbe in the immediate vicinity.
Beautiful villages invite you to linger! 👍

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762 m

View of the sandstone rock towers, Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Beautiful sandstone rock formations.

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895 m

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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1.11 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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1.27 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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1.30 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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1.37 km

View of Felsenbühne Rathen

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A beautiful stage in nature. The view of the rock formations is also a highlight.

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1.52 km

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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2.22 km

Felsenbühne Rathen

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The Rathen rock stage is being renovated from October 2019 to 2022 and is therefore closed to public traffic.
From June to August 2020, the performances will take place in …

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2.44 km

Amselsee

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Nicely located on hiking trails to multiple destinations.
A rest here is very relaxing.

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2.60 km

Amselsee — View of the "Lokomotive"

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The Amselsee impresses with its romantic and hidden location on the edge of the spa Rathen. The Niederrathener rocks, which tower high above the Amselsee, offer a great backdrop to …

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3.14 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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3.36 km

Schwedenlöcher

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after crossing the bridge, the area of the Schwedenlöcher begins with 803 steps

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3.48 km

Schwedenlöcher Gorge

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The deeply cut, almost one kilometer long gorge was created by the erosion of the softer sandstone. It follows the main direction of the fissure in the Elbe sandstone.

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3.55 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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4.15 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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4.87 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.74 km

1.88 km

109 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

1.14 km

805 m

231 m

230 m

169 m

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Basteibrücke, Amselgrund und Schwedenlöcher Runde

Rocks with a face

Entrance Portal to Saxon Switzerland National Park

View of the Wehlsteine

View of the Table Mountains and Schneeberg

View of the sandstone rock towers, Saxon Switzerland National Park

View of the Bastei Bridge from Ferdinandstein

Bastei Bridge

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

View of the Bastei and the Bastei Bridge

View of Felsenbühne Rathen

Kanapee View over the Elbe

Felsenbühne Rathen

Amselsee

Amselsee — View of the "Lokomotive"

Amselgrund Valley

Schwedenlöcher

Schwedenlöcher Gorge

Schwedenlöcher

Pavilion Viewpoint (Pavillonaussicht)

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