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

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Saxony

Saxon Switzerland

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

Easy

4.7

(480)

3,131

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

00:54

2.79km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

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542 m

View of the Wehlsteine

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice view of the rocks. Should you take a look. Great view from the viewing platforms.

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868 m

Bastei Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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1.10 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. But the Bastei Bridge itself is very clearly visible from here.

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1.29 km

Bastei Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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 months you actually have the opportunity, and not infrequently, to escape the crowds of tourists and to enjoy the breathtaking view of the Elbe in peace and quiet.

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1.49 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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1.57 km

Kanapee View over the Elbe

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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1.66 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 were able to use the terrain for a purpose. There is a trust box at the entrance, so it is also possible to visit the site outside of the admission times.

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1.70 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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2.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.86 km

559 m

293 m

Surfaces

1.37 km

1.12 km

207 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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

View of the Wehlsteine

Bastei Viewpoint

View of the Bastei Bridge from Ferdinandstein

Bastei Bridge

Ascent to the Bastei Rocks

Kanapee View over the Elbe

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

View of the Elbe Valley

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