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Basteibrücke – Schwedenlöcher Loop from Kurort Rathen

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Basteibrücke – Schwedenlöcher Loop from Kurort Rathen

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October 8, 2022

Basteibrücke – Schwedenlöcher Loop from Kurort Rathen

Hard

03:00

8.86km

2.9km/h

360m

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Overview

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.43 km for 517 m

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3.92 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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4.07 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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4.10 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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4.24 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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6.39 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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7.26 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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7.81 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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8.68 km

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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8.86 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.58 km

2.82 km

1.03 km

870 m

471 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.10 km

2.42 km

1.34 km

1.14 km

640 m

215 m

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Highest point (320 m)

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Basteibrücke – Schwedenlöcher Loop from Kurort Rathen

Bastei Viewpoint

Bastei Bridge

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

Kanapee View over the Elbe

Schwedenlöcher

Amselgrund Valley

Amselsee — View of the "Lokomotive"

Rathen

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