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Rathen walks
Bastei circular walk with the Schwedenlöcher
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3.79 mi
+1,161 ft
-1,135 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rathen (Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge)
A lovely circular walk to the famous Bastei in Saxon Switzerland, including the descent through the fascinating Schwedenlöcher.
At the Bastei: the Ferdinandaussicht viewpoint and the Kanapee viewpoint
Tourism professional1.21 mi
+423 ft
-443 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Lohmen (Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge)
This easy, scenic return walk takes you from the Bastei car park and bus stop to the Panorama Platform, on to the Ferdinandaussicht viewpoint, then back to the Bastei and finally to the Kanapee viewpoint.
To the Pfaffenstein with the ‘Nadelöhr’ and the ‘Opferkessel’
2.06 mi
+607 ft
-600 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Königstein (Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge)
This circular walk to the Pfaffenstein delights with a perfect blend of rocky adventures, impressive views and cosy resting spots. Even the ascent through the famous ‘Nadelöhr’ (Eye of the Needle) makes the tour a special experience. At the top, magnificent views of Gohrisch and Papststein await, as well as the ‘Opferkessel’ – a fascinating natural phenomenon. At the inn on the Pfaffenstein, you can enjoy a relaxing break with a view before continuing on to the famous Barbarine.
Schrammsteine – Carolafelsen – Wilde Hölle – Hohe Liebe
12.40 mi
+2,201 ft
-2,198 ft
7h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bad Schandau (Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge)
Your tour starts in the spa gardens in Bad Schandau. Bad Schandau is a charming little town in the heart of Saxon Switzerland, situated right on the banks of the River Elbe. The town is not only a place for rest and relaxation, but also an ideal starting point for excursions into the impressive Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The Elbe Sandstone Mountains, also known as Saxon Switzerland, are famous for their bizarre rock formations, deep gorges and dense forests.
Along narrow paths to the Kohlbornstein
7.01 mi
+1,529 ft
-1,558 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bad Schandau (Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge)
This varied circular walk starts at Krippen railway station and heads initially towards the Kellerfelsen. It continues through the idyllic Liethengrund to the Kohlbornstein, which offers beautiful views of the Saxon Switzerland landscape.
The route then follows the Lasenweg below the striking Lasensteine rocks and continues along the Krippenhangweg. Via the well-known Malerweg and the Caspar-David-Friedrich-Weg, the tour finally leads back to Krippen.
Up to the Großer Zschirnstein
5.79 mi
+958 ft
-958 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna (Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge)
From the car park in Kleingießhübel, the path soon leads out of the village into the forest and onto the quiet Alte Tetschener Straße. Along the way, peaceful sections alternate with unspoilt stretches until the Zschirnsteinweg finally leads up to the summit. At the top, a beautiful view and a small mountain hut await.
In the footsteps of Gottfried Semper, Elbersdorf
7.21 mi
+604 ft
-614 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Dürrröhrsdorf-Dittersbach (Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge)
On the Königsweg, from Weesenstein to Heidenau-Großsedlitz
4.68 mi
+564 ft
-755 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Dohna (Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge)
The tour starts at Weesenstein railway station and leads via Weesenstein Castle and a beautiful viewpoint to Meusegast. It then continues towards the Großsedlitz Baroque Gardens and finally to Heidenau-Großsedlitz railway station.