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View of the Elbe Valley – Schwedenlöcher loop from Obervogelgesang

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Germany

Saxony

Pirna

View of the Elbe Valley – Schwedenlöcher loop from Obervogelgesang

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4.3

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View of the Elbe Valley – Schwedenlöcher loop from Obervogelgesang

07:18

25.5km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. 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: August 21, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 11.6 km for 97 m

After 18.1 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.30 km

Diebskeller

Cave Entrance

6.10 km

Thürmsdorfer Schloss

Castle

12.3 km

Mühlteich

Lake

13.2 km

View of the Elbe Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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13.2 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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14.4 km

Schwedenlöcher

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

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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14.9 km

Green Gorge

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de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwedenl%C3%B6cher

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15.3 km

Schwedenlöcher Stairs

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The Schwedenlöcher (Swedish Holes) in Saxon Switzerland have approximately 700 steps. The hiking trail leads through a romantic rocky gorge, climbing a height difference of 160 meters. The Schwedenlöcher got …

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15.5 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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17.0 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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19.0 km

View of Bastei

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The view of the cliffs of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is one of the most beautiful experiences during a river tour in Germany.

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25.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.73 km

8.02 km

4.17 km

3.43 km

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

6.94 km

2.89 km

1.55 km

385 m

249 m

229 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

27°C

17°C

38 %

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View of the Elbe Valley – Schwedenlöcher loop from Obervogelgesang

View of the Elbe Valley

Bastei Bridge

Schwedenlöcher

Green Gorge

Schwedenlöcher Stairs

Pavilion Viewpoint (Pavillonaussicht)

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