View of the Elbe Valley – Bastei Bridge loop from Kurort Rathen

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View of the Elbe Valley – Bastei Bridge loop from Kurort Rathen

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View of the Elbe Valley – Bastei Bridge loop from Kurort Rathen

01:18

3.84km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 231 m for 97 m

After 3.52 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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456 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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617 m

Basteiweg Trail

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Great area but totally overcrowded when the weather is nice.

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1.50 km

View of the Elbe Valley

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Great viewing point on the Bastei. Usually very crowded. If you want to walk and see in peace, you should get there early. There are usually only a few runners.

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1.54 km

Bastei Bridge

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The Bastei Bridge is a classic among hiking destinations in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, with a magnificent view over the Elbe and the Lilienstein. A visit is most worthwhile in …

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1.91 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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2.35 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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2.48 km

Ascent to the Bastei Rocks

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It is worth visiting the Bastei bridge. Appearing early is advisable to many tourists.

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3.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.91 km

627 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.31 km

911 m

317 m

197 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

7°C

39 %

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Comments

October 13, 2021,Basteiweg 13.10.2021

Unfortunately, the entire climbing system to the Schwedenlöcher was closed from September 27th, 21st. They will be completely overhauled.

Has to be too.

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July 1, 2024,kurzer Ausflug zur Basteibrücke 🌧

Originally we were supposed to go to the Schwedenlöcher afterwards, but the weather put a stop to that 🌧

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March 17, 2024,Ausflug zur Basteibrücke und Lichterhöhle

I never expected to record a hike with Komoot, let alone go hiking at all 😅 Somehow it was never really my thing. But it also has to do with the fact that my knees aren't made for uneven and rooty terrain 😀 But today I've handled the tour quite well so far.

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July 29, 2023,Zur Bastei Brücke

Unfortunately, we had to cancel the Bastei Bridge and Schwedenlocher hike due to heavy rain and thunderstorms ⛈️ 😢. But we'll be back.
The parking space in Struppen is very nice like the whole area 😎

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October 2, 2024,Schnell mal hoch zur Bastei

Bastei is always a good choice... and in the late afternoon it was pleasant without crowds.

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November 25, 2024,Elbsandsteingebirge (Bastei)

This morning we decided at short notice to go on a tour of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. What a breathtaking landscape. You would expect something like that in a national park in the USA but not in Germany. It's a shame that it was already dark, I would have liked to have gone further. Regardless, we enjoyed the day and …

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