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Rathen

View of the Elbe Valley – Gorge into the valley loop from Kurort Rathen

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Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Saxony
Saxon Switzerland
Rathen

View of the Elbe Valley – Gorge into the valley loop from Kurort Rathen

Easy

4.2

(5)

11

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View of the Elbe Valley – Gorge into the valley loop from Kurort Rathen

01:06

3.41km

140m

Mountaineering

Easy mountaineering route. 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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 161 m for 97 m

After 3.16 km for 97 m

Waypoints

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1.25 km

View of the Elbe River and Rathen from the Tiedgeaussicht viewpoint

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The Tiedge viewpoint offers an impressive view of the Elbe river and the spa town of Rathen. From this vantage point, a wide perspective opens up over the Elbe valley, …

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2

1.26 km

Tiedgestein Viewpoint and Junction to Rahmhanke

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From the Tiedgestein, there is an impressive view of the Elbe valley, the Elbe river, and the surrounding rocky landscapes near Rathen. In close proximity, there is a path branching …

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3

1.27 km

View of the Elbe Valley and the Lilienstein

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This view is located after the Badtei Bridge & the Felsenburg behind a large sandstone with a memorial plaque. From there you not only have a great view of the …

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1.50 km

View of the Elbe Valley

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The view into the Elbe valley from the Bastei shows the deeply incised river landscape of the Elbe, surrounded by steep sandstone rocks, wooded slopes, and the typical table mountains …

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1.73 km

Ferdinandturm Climbing Rock

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The Ferdinandturm climbing rock is a striking rock formation in Saxon Switzerland, known for both traditional climbing and as a viewpoint. It is one of the typical sandstone rocks of …

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6

1.74 km

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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2.01 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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2.65 km

Gorge into the valley

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An up and down to the goal.

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3.41 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.58 km

411 m

257 m

158 m

Surfaces

2.01 km

1.08 km

174 m

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